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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Positano is to train and fly which costs €40 - €170 and takes 7h 16m.

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 which takes 7h 16m and costs €40 - €170.

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 918 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 via Sorrento which takes 9h 5m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 train via Sorrento which takes 9h 5m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 16h 35m.

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 8574+ hotels available in Positano.

Lugano to Positano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Lugano to Positano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry

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

Train via Sorrento
best
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 5m
€115–300
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
cheapest
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 train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
7h 16m
€40–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Avellinobus
16h 35m
€76–108
Drive 891.3 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Positanocar 891.3 km
8h 37m
€155–224
Train
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 S. Agnellotrain 0
9h 19m
€135–209
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain 0
9h 42m
€130–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Como to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus 518
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
16h 48m
€60–122
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
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 train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
7h 38m
€57–169
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport
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 train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
7h 54m
€85–271
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, ferry
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
7h 56m
€76–184
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport
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 train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
9h 10m
€114–254

Lugano to Positano by train and bus

113Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 917.9 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

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 5m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Lugano to Avellino twice a week. Tickets cost €70–100 and the journey takes 12h.

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