What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Positano?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Positano is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Positano?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Positano is to train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 15m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Positano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Positano. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Positano Sponda via Avellino, Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Lugano to Positano?

The distance between Lugano and Positano is 903 km. The road distance is 891.3 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Positano without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Positano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 39m and costs €150 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Positano?

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Lugano to Positano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Positano bus from?

Lugano to Positano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Positano?

The best way to get from Lugano to Positano is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Lugano to Positano bus arrive?

Lugano to Positano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Avellino station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Positano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Positano is 891 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Lugano to Positano.

Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 9380+ hotels available in Positano.

Lugano to Positano - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 39m
€159–359
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR)plane MXP - QSR
3. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
8h 4m
€57–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Avellinobus
16h 35m
€75–109
Drive 891.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Positanocar 891.3 km
8h 37m
€155–223
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 15m
€69–221
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
9h 8m
€115–313
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napolitrain
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
9h 12m
€135–303
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LIN - NAP
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 33m
€90–307
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BGY - NAP
4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 46m
€103–329
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane TRN - NAP
4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 3m
€124–338

Lugano to Positano by bus

2Weekly Buses

16h 35mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lugano to Positano.

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Distance: 902.9 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Positano, Italy?

Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Avellino twice a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Milano Centrale, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 9h 8m.

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