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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Positano is to bus via Battipaglia which costs €30 - €55 and takes 14h 48m.

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 - €150.

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 Chiesa Nuova via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Battipaglia - Ospedale, Salerno and Amalfi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.

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 10m 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 Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Train or bus from Sicily to Positano?

The best way to get from Sicily to Positano is to bus via Battipaglia which takes 14h 48m and costs €30 - €55. 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 Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Battipaglia Ospedale 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
€32–150
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 10m
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 21m
€44–78
Bus via Battipaglia
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Battipaglia Ospedalebus Autoservizi Salemi S202
14h 48m
€32–52
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 55m
€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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus N592
15h
€49–86
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

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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Map of how to get from Sicily to Positano.

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Distance: 452.6 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Battipaglia Ospedale once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 8h 55m. 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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