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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Palermo is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Palermo is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €35 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Positano and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Positano Sponda and arriving at Palermo Terminal Bus via Amalfi and Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Positano and Palermo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Positano to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Port of Positano and arriving at Port of Palermo via Port of Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Positano to Palermo?

The distance between Positano and Palermo is 407 km.

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

The best way to get from Positano to Palermo without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 9h 33m and costs €290 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Positano to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Positano to Palermo bus from?

Positano to Palermo bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia station.

Train or bus from Positano to Palermo?

The best way to get from Positano to Palermo is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Positano to Palermo bus arrive?

Positano to Palermo bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5713+ hotels available in Palermo.

Positano to Palermo - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Positano to Palermo by bus, train, plane, taxi, ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, fly to Palermo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Sant'Agnellobus
2. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
3. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
5h 21m
€37–147
Bus via Positano Chiesa Nuova
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salerno to Palermobus N592
14h 20m
€27–120
Taxi, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Positano to Port of Naplestaxi
2. Take the ferry from Port of Naples to Port of Palermoferry
9h 33m
€297–359
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
12h 15m
€35–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
13h 5m
€42–65
Train, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
7h 35m
€45–160
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Palermoferry
12h 25m
€58–92

Positano to Palermo by bus and train (Trenitalia)

8Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 406.8 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Positano, Italy and Palermo, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Palermo Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €28–90 and the journey takes 9h 25m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Salerno Piazza delle Concordia to Palermo Terminal Bus 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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