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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 18h 52m.

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 75 - SFr 230.

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 Chiesa Nuova and arriving at Lugano via S. Agnello - Municipio and Napoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.

How far is it from Positano to Lugano?

The distance between Positano and Lugano is 899 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 ferry and train which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from S. Agnello - Municipio station.

Train or bus from Positano to Lugano?

The best way to get from Positano to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 18h 52m.

Where does the Positano to Lugano bus arrive?

Positano to Lugano bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli - Via G. Ferraris , df Hotel Ramada 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 4663+ hotels available in Lugano.

Positano to Lugano - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
best
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 Ec
7h 55m
CHF 121–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from S. Agnello - Municipio to Napoli - Via G. Ferraris , df Hotel Ramadabus Sc1
2. Take the bus from Napoli to Luganobus Napoli
18h 52m
CHF 50–92
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 65–166
Drive 892.9 km
1. Drive from Positano to Luganocar 892.9 km
8h 42m
CHF 142–205
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 14m
CHF 62–194
Ferry, train via Casoria
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 37m
CHF 150–339
Train
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 9m
CHF 126–271
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 77–227
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 41m
CHF 82–259
Ferry to Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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 84–280

Positano to Lugano by ferry, subway, and train

14Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899.2 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Lugano via S. Agnello - Municipio, Napoli - Via G. Ferraris , df Hotel Ramada, and Napoli in around 18h 52m.

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