There are 7 ways to get from Positano to Ercolano by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, line 0 train
best- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavitrain 0
1h 15m€33–73Line 5070 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Metabus 5070
- Take the train from Meta to Ercolano Scavitrain 0
2h 17m€5–16Bus
- Take the bus from Via SMC rist Zi Peppe to Vico Equense - staz EAVbus 009
- Take the bus from Vico Equense - staz EAV to Ercolano - Scavi , 222bus Sc1 / ...
2h 38m€7–11Drive 46.1 km
- Drive from Positano to Ercolanocar 46.1 km
54 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Positano to Ercolanotaxi 46.1 km
54 min€200–250Bus, train
- Take the bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Sorrentobus 5070 Amalfi to Sorrento / ...
- Take the train from Sorrento to Ercolano Scavitrain 0
2h 49m€6–17Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Capriferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Capri to Porticiferry
3h 4m€37–69
Positano to Ercolano by ferry, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Positano to Ercolano is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Positano to Ercolano is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Via SMC rist Zi Peppe and arriving at Ercolano - Scavi , 222 via Vico Equense - staz EAV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Positano to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Port of Positano and arriving at Portici via Port of Capri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Positano and Ercolano is 62 km. The road distance is 46.1 km.
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The best way to get from Positano to Ercolano without a car is to ferry and line 0 train which takes 1h 15m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Positano to Ercolano, including transfers.
Positano to Ercolano bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Via SMC rist Zi Peppe station.
Positano to Ercolano bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Vico Equense - staz EAV station.
What companies run services between Positano, Italy and Ercolano, Italy?
You can take a bus from Via SMC rist Zi Peppe to Ercolano - Scavi , 222 via Vico Equense - staz EAV in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Positano to Portici via Port of Capri in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- infoeav@eavsrl.it
- Website
- eavsrl.it
Train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Ercolano Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €1–3
Train from Meta to Ercolano Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
Train from Sorrento to Ercolano Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- Phone
- 800 211388
- otseav@eavsrl.it
- Website
- eavsrl.it
Train from Meta to Ercolano Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
Train from Sorrento to Ercolano Scavi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- Phone
- +39 080 579 0211
- info@sitasudtrasporti.it
- Website
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Meta
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
Bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Sorrento
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- sitasudtrasporti.it
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- infoeav@eavsrl.it
- Website
- eavsrl.it
Bus from Via SMC rist Zi Peppe to Vico Equense - staz EAV
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
Bus from Vico Equense - staz EAV to Ercolano - Scavi , 222
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- eavsrl.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- Phone
- (+39)081.552.07.63
- customercare@nlg.it
- Website
- nlg.it
Ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverello
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.nlg.it/en/
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.nlg.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.089.871483
- Website
- alicost.it
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.alicost.it/
- Phone
- +39 089 875326
- info@lucibello.it
- Website
- lucibello.it
Ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Capri
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- https://www.lucibello.it/en/welcome-services
- Phone
- +39 081 837 5208
- info@lasercapri.it
- Website
- lasercapri.com
Ferry from Port of Capri to Portici
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.lasercapri.com/en/ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- €200–250
taxi service
- Phone
- +393384411881
Taxi Praiano
- Phone
- +393333425837
- Website
- taxipraiano.it
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Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Ercolano is 46 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Positano to Ercolano.
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