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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Positano is to bus via Naples which costs €80 - €160 and takes 21h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Positano is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 36m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Positano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Positano. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Positano Sponda via Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Positano?

The distance between Lyon and Positano is 998 km. The road distance is 1208 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 and ferry which takes 12h 41m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where does the Lyon to Positano bus arrive?

Lyon to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salerno 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 9483+ hotels available in Positano.

Lyon to Positano - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Positano by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LYS - NAP
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 36m
€117–290
Bus via Naples
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
21h 41m
€83–151
Train, ferry
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 ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
12h 41m
€179–410
Drive 1,208 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Positanocar 1,208 km
11h 56m
€192–277
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
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 ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 26m
€134–365
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
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 ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
9h 22m
€116–289
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry
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 ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 13m
€139–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Salernobus N580
22h 38m
€100–166

Lyon to Positano by train, subway, and ferry

14Weekly Services

12h 41mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 997.9 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking once daily. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 18h 45m.

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