There are 6 ways to get from Positano to Cilento by ferry, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
- Take the train from Salerno to Omignano-Salentotrain Re
3h 19m€71–107Line 5070 bus, line 5120 bus, train, line 104 bus, line 105 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Amalfibus
- Take the bus from Amalfi to Salernobus
- Take the train from Salerno to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Re
- Take the bus from Vallo Scalo to Vallo della Lucaniabus 104 / ...
- Take the bus from Vallo della Lucania to Gorgabus 105
6h 55m€21–41Train
- Take the train from Sant'Agnello to Napoli P.zza Garibalditrain
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Omignano-Salentotrain Re
4h 7m€75–96Ferry, line 100 bus, line 105 bus
- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Agropoliferry
- Take the bus from Agropoli to Vallo della Lucaniabus 100
- Take the bus from Vallo della Lucania to Gorgabus 105
6h 2m€69–110Line 5120 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Amalfi to Salernobus 5120
- Take the bus from Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova to Felittobus 5320
6h 14m€46–61Drive 112.5 km
- Drive from Positano to Cilentocar 112.5 km
1h 56m€21–30
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Positano to Cilento is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Positano to Cilento is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Cilento. However, there are services departing from Positano Sponda and arriving at Felitto via Amalfi and Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Positano to Cilento. However, there are services departing from Sant'Agnello and arriving at Omignano-Salento via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Positano and Cilento is 118 km. The road distance is 112.5 km.
The best way to get from Positano to Cilento without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 19m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Positano to Cilento, including transfers.
Positano to Cilento bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Amalfi station.
Positano to Cilento train services, operated by Campania Express, depart from Sant'Agnello station.
The best way to get from Positano to Cilento is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €70 - €100. Alternatively, you can line 5120 bus and bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Positano, Italy and Cilento, Italy?
You can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Cilento via Sant'Agnello, Sant'Agnello, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, Napoli Centrale, and Omignano-Salento in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Positano Sponda to Cilento via Amalfi, Salerno, Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova, and Felitto in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Omignano-Salento
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Napoli Centrale to Omignano-Salento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Salerno to Vallo Lucania-Castel
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 211 388
- otseav@eavsrl.it
- Website
- Campania Express
Train from Sant'Agnello to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Campania Express
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Salerno to Vallo Lucania-Castel
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Salerno to Vallo Lucania-Castel
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Salerno to Vallo Lucania-Castel
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- 089 9847261
- clienti.salerno@fsbusitaliacampania.it
- Website
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Agropoli to Vallo della Lucania
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €5–7
Bus from Vallo della Lucania to Gorga
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–4
Bus from Vallo Scalo to Vallo della Lucania
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €2–3
Bus from Vallo della Lucania to Gorga
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–4
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Amalfi to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova to Felitto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Amalfi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Amalfi to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39.089.871483
- Website
- Alicost S.p.A.
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Alicost S.p.A.
Ferry from Port of Positano to Agropoli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Alicost S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 089 875326
- info@lucibello.it
- Website
- Positano Jet Ferries
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Positano Jet Ferries
- Phone
- +390898304553
- info@coastlines.it
- Website
- Coastlines
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Coastlines
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Booking & Getting There
Positano to Cilento bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Salerno station.
Positano to Cilento train services, operated by Campania Express, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Cilento is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Positano to Cilento.
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