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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 170 and takes 17h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Lugano is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

How far is it from Positano to Lugano?

The distance between Positano and Lugano is 903 km. The road distance is 893 km.

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

The best way to get from Positano to Lugano without a car is to ferry and train via Rome which takes 7h 25m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Positano to Lugano, including transfers.

Can I drive from Positano to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Positano to Lugano is 893 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Positano to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 7036+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

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

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 via Rome
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 25m
CHF 144–343
Ferry to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
2. Fly from Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport (QSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane QSR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 12m
CHF 53–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Comobus 518
17h 3m
CHF 64–161
Drive 893 km
1. Drive from Positano to Luganocar 893 km
8h 42m
CHF 141–204
Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NAP - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 15m
CHF 60–197
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 30m
CHF 124–343
Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane NAP - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 7m
CHF 81–230
Ferry to Naples Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane NAP - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 42m
CHF 75–226

Positano to Lugano by ferry, subway, and train

14Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 903.2 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Positano, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Positano to Lugano. However, you can take the ferry to Naples Beverello, walk to Municipio, take the subway to Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Napoli, take the train to Roma Termini, take the train to Milano Centrale, then take the train to Lugano. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Lugano via Sorrento, Sorrento, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, Como, and Como S. Giovanni in around 17h 3m.

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