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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Positano is to bus and train which costs €50 - €160 and takes 21h 39m.

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 35m and costs €70 - €260.

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 45m.

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 57m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 12h 57m 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.

Train or bus from Lyon to Positano?

The best way to get from Lyon to Positano is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 22h 45m.

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 8140+ 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, 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
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 57m
€116–284
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 39m
€51–153
Drive 1,208.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Positanocar 1,208.1 km
11h 56m
€189–272
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 32m
€116–323
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 9m
€121–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Salernobus N580
22h 45m
€66–183
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 25m
€92–346
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 22m
€91–290
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 39m
€100–324
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 35m
€73–257

Lyon to Positano by train and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 57mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,277.7 km
Duration: 12h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Salerno once a week. Tickets cost €60–180 and the journey takes 19h 50m.

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