- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
22 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Positano to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Positano to Naples will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Positano for Naples on Sun, May 31, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 30 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Positano to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
| Bus | Most popular Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Naples:
A ferry is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Positano to Naples costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 30m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 19m by bus vs 1h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $59 (€47) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Enjoy Traveling s.a.s. Sorrento, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Positano to Naples buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 AM Positano | 0h10 | 9:40 AM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Positano | 0h50 | 10:30 AM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Positano | 0h30 | 10:50 AM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Positano | 0h50 | 5:40 PM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Positano | 0h30 | 10:10 PM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Positano | 0h20 | 9:10 AM Naples | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Positano to Naples run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by ferry.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 22:05.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Naples — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Naples trip today.
One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Major fine arts museum in a Bourbon palace, with works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Neapolitan masters, plus a vast park.
Small but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most celebrated sculptures.
The historic street slicing through the old center, ideal for walking past churches, palaces, shops, and dense local street life.
One of Naples’ busiest and most famous streets, popular for architecture, shopping, and easy access to key sights.
Dense, atmospheric neighborhood of lanes, stairways, murals, and everyday city life that has become especially popular with visitors.
Naples’ iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, elastic crust and simple toppings such as Margherita or Marinara; it is the city’s most famous culinary tradition.
A classic Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It is one of the oldest local pizzas and is naturally free of dairy.
Spaghetti with clams, olive oil, garlic, and parsley, reflecting Naples’ strong connection to the sea and simple southern flavors.
One of Naples’ best-known pizza institutions in the historic center, celebrated for generous toppings, quality ingredients, and constant local energy.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant on the seafront, offering refined contemporary interpretations of Campanian and Neapolitan cuisine.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famous worldwide for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara, with a lively traditional atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Milan or Rome. Pizza and casual dining are good value, while hotels in central areas can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a small coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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