There are 10 ways to get from Rapallo to Positano by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, 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.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Rapallo to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 2m€106–229Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus 18
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
12h 57m€45–137Drive 721.4 km
- Drive from Rapallo to Positanocar 721.4 km
6h 57m€116–167Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Naples Airport, ferry
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane GOA - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
6h 13m€80–285Train
- Take the train from Rapallo to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain 0
8h 39m€79–182Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Pompeibus N501
13h 42m€71–107Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Rapallo to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LIN - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
7h 33m€104–344Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane MXP - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 17m€74–267Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Rapallo to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BGY - NAP
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
8h 5m€99–344Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane GOA - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
7h 32m€104–291
Rapallo to Positano by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rapallo to Positano is to bus and train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 12h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rapallo to Positano is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 13m and costs €80 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Rapallo to Positano. However, there are services departing from Brignole Fs/ and arriving at Positano Chiesa Nuova via Genoa, Pompei and Sorrento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rapallo to Positano. However, there are services departing from Rapallo and arriving at Sorrento via Roma Termini and Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Rapallo and Positano is 737 km. The road distance is 721.4 km.
The best way to get from Rapallo to Positano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 2m and costs €100 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Rapallo to Positano, including transfers.
Rapallo to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Rapallo to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rapallo station.
The best way to get from Rapallo to Positano is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Rapallo, Italy and Positano, Italy?
You can take a train from Rapallo to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Roma Termini, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, Sorrento, and Sorrento in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Pompei 5 times a week. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Naples Airport via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Naples Airport via Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rapallo to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rapallo to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- (+39)081.552.07.63
- customercare@nlg.it
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positano
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Navigazione Libera del Golfo
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Booking & Getting There
Rapallo to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pompei station.
Rapallo to Positano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rapallo to Positano is 721 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Rapallo to Positano.
There are 9459+ hotels available in Positano.






