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 €55 - €210 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 €65 - €250.

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 1003 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 50m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 50m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €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 50m to drive from Lyon to Positano.

Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 8119+ hotels available in Positano.

Lyon to Positano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Positano by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Naples Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Naples Airport (NAP)LYS - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
7h 35m
€68–247
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Napoli, Autostazione MetroparkItabus
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrento0
21h 39m
€57–208
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello0
12h 50m
€109–294
Drive 1,208.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Positano1,208.1 km
11h 50m
€186–269
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Naples Airport (NAP)GVA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
9h 25m
€87–316
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Naples Airport (NAP)TRN - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
10h 29m
€108–324
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)LYS - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnello
9h 17m
€86–297
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Napoli CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrento0
14h 2m
€114–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to SalernoN580
22h 45m
€58–185

Lyon to Positano by train and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 50mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Positano.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,002.8 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €55–180 and the journey takes 19h 50m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.