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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Positano is to car ferry and ferry which costs €40 - €80 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Positano is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Positano?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Positano. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Positano Sponda via Palermo, Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Sicily to Positano?

The distance between Sicily and Positano is 453 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Positano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Sicily to Positano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Positano bus from?

Sicily to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Train or bus from Sicily to Positano?

The best way to get from Sicily to Positano is to bus which takes 15h and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Sicily to Positano bus arrive?

Sicily to Positano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salerno station.

Where can I stay near Positano?

There are 8574+ hotels available in Positano.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sicily to Positano by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), or car

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

Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train, bus
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1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
3. Take the bus from Sant'Agnello to Positano Chiesa Nuovabus
5h 22m
€32–140
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
12h 13m
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Positanoferry
14h 24m
€44–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
15h
€49–86
Fly from Palermo Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain
3. Take the bus from Sant'Agnello to Positano Chiesa Nuovabus
5h 50m
€33–142
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to S. Agnellotrain 0
13h 21m
€75–176
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
15h 1m
€60–101
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittimacar
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Positanocar
7h 39m
€107–164

Sicily to Positano by bus

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Distance: 452.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Positano Chiesa Nuova via Palermo Centrale, Napoli Centrale, Napoli P. Garibaldi, S. Agnello, and Sant'Agnello in around 13h 21m.

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