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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Catania is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Catania is to line 5070 bus and train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Positano and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Catania. However, there are services departing from Positano Sponda and arriving at Catania via Amalfi and Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Positano to Catania?

The distance between Positano and Catania is 446 km.

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

The best way to get from Positano to Catania without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Positano to Catania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Positano to Catania bus from?

Positano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salerno station.

Train or bus from Positano to Catania?

The best way to get from Positano to Catania is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Positano to Catania bus arrive?

Positano to Catania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4627+ hotels available in Catania.

Positano to Catania - 7 ways to travel via train, line 5070 bus, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Positano to Catania by bus, train, plane, train (Trenitalia), ferry, car ferry, 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.

Line 5070 bus, train to Naples Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Sant'Agnellobus
2. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
4h 53m
€31–123
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Ic
10h 30m
€57–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salerno to Cataniabus N592 / ...
11h 30m
€32–64
Ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
13h 59m
€52–119
Train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
3. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
6h 24m
€68–213
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the train from Salerno to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
10h 44m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Positano to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3. Drive from Messina Marittima to Cataniacar
6h 19m
€91–131

Positano to Catania by bus and train (Trenitalia)

8Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.6 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Catania Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Salerno to Catania twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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