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 €100 - €170 and takes 22h 45m.

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 31m and costs €110 - €280.

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 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 17m and costs €180 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 9353+ 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 31m
€112–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Salernobus N580
22h 45m
€100–167
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Napolitrain
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
12h 17m
€189–406
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
21h 40m
Drive 1,208 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Positanocar 1,208 km
11h 56m
€188–272
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
€130–342
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
€116–275
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 Napolitrain
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 5m
€140–347

Lyon to Positano by train, subway, and ferry

14Weekly Services

12h 17mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 997.9 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 19h 50m.

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