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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Positano is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 21h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Positano is to fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Positano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Positano. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Positano via Ferraris-Circumvesuviana and Pompei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.

How far is it from Lyon to Positano?

The distance between Lyon and Positano is 1278 km. The road distance is 1208.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Positano without a car is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Lyon to Positano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Positano bus from?

Lyon to Positano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Positano?

The best way to get from Lyon to Positano is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 21h 19m.

Where does the Lyon to Positano bus arrive?

Lyon to Positano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Naples - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Positano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Positano is 1208 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Lyon to Positano.

Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 8465+ hotels available in Positano.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain 0
12h 54m
€109–257
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
21h 36m
€40–174
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 19m
€73–103
Drive 1,208.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Positanocar 1,208.1 km
11h 56m
€185–268
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane TRN - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
10h 29m
€111–276
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
14h 6m
€121–298
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LYS - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
7h 32m
€68–262
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane GVA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
9h 22m
€82–289
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane LYS - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
9h 14m
€86–255
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
4. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
11h 36m
€90–278

Lyon to Positano by train and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 54mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Positano.

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Distance: 1,277.7 km
Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Positano, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Milano Centrale, Naples Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, S. Agnello, and Sant'Agnello in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Naples - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–90 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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