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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Lugano is to train and fly which costs SFr 35 - SFr 160 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Positano and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Positano Sponda and arriving at Lugano via Amalfi, Salerno and Avellino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from Positano to Lugano?

The distance between Positano and Lugano is 917 km. The road distance is 892.9 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 train which takes 9h 11m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Positano to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Positano to Lugano bus from?

Positano to Lugano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Avellino station.

Train or bus from Positano to Lugano?

The best way to get from Positano to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Positano to Lugano bus arrive?

Positano to Lugano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lugano station.

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 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.

Positano to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Positano to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 11m
CHF 106–275
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NAP - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 5m
CHF 39–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avellino to Luganobus
17h 50m
CHF 69–99
Drive 892.9 km
1. Drive from Positano to Luganocar 892.9 km
8h 42m
CHF 139–200
Train via Meta
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9974 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
9h 15m
CHF 120–191
Train via Positano Chiesa Nuova
1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
2. Take the train from Napoli to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 33m
CHF 121–195
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane NAP - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 13m
CHF 52–155
Train, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane NAP - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 27m
CHF 55–217
Train, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane NAP - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 41m
CHF 85–234

Positano to Lugano by bus and train

133Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Positano to Lugano.

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Distance: 917.4 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Lugano via Sorrento, Sorrento, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Napoli Centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Avellino to Lugano twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 65–90 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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