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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Positano is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Positano is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs €30 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Positano?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Positano. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Positano Sponda via Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Palermo and Positano?

No, there is no direct ferry from Palermo to Positano. However, there are services departing from Port of Palermo and arriving at Port of Positano via Port of Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Palermo to Positano?

The distance between Palermo and Positano is 367 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Positano without a car is to ferry and taxi which takes 9h 30m and costs €280 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Palermo to Positano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Positano bus from?

Palermo to Positano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Positano?

The best way to get from Palermo to Positano is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs €28 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Palermo to Positano bus arrive?

Palermo to Positano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Salerno Piazza delle Concordia station.

Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 8009+ hotels available in Positano.

Palermo to Positano - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Positano by ferry, taxi, train (Trenitalia), bus, plane, or train

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

Ferry, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Naplesferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Naples to Positanotaxi
9h 30m
€281–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordiabus Itabus
12h 30m
€26–36
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain 0
12h 12m
€29–104
Fly from Palermo Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
3. Take the bus from Sant'Agnello to Positano Chiesa Nuovabus
5h 58m
€34–147
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
12h 52m
€58–89
Bus via Positano Chiesa Nuova
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
13h 50m
€34–107
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
7h 54m
€41–161

Palermo to Positano by train and bus

7Weekly Services

12h 12mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 366.5 km
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Positano, Italy?

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, S. Agnello, and Sant'Agnello in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia 3 times a week. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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