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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Positano is to bus via Battipaglia which costs €30 - €50 and takes 13h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Positano is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs €55 - €190.

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 Chiesa Nuova via Battipaglia - Ospedale, Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

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 58m.

How far is it from Palermo to Positano?

The distance between Palermo and Positano is 406 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Palermo to Positano?

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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 train and ferry which takes 10h 56m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Palermo to Positano bus arrive?

Palermo to Positano bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Battipaglia Ospedale station.

Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 6174+ hotels available in Positano.

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

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

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

Fly Palermo Airport to Naples Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
5h 24m
€58–182
Bus via Battipaglia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Battipaglia Ospedalebus
13h 28m
€31–48
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
10h 56m
€99–219
Car ferry, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Naplescarferry
2. Take the taxi from Port of Naples to Positanotaxi
11h
€267–357
Fly Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 49m
€97–277
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 10m
€88–239
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
12h 58m
€41–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
13h 40m
€54–93

Palermo to Positano by train, subway, and ferry

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10h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 406 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Battipaglia Ospedale once daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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