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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Positano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Positano:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Positano costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $167 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Positano costing on average $208 (€172).
Other travel options to Positano take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Positano
How to get from Bologna to Positano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Positano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
05511:40 PM8h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:20 AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
05511:40 PM8h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:20 AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1314 · AZ126911:00 AM3h15Bologna Airport2:15 PMNaples International Airport$1851One-way1 transfer
Other options
9919 · Itabus | 10139:57 AM4h37Bologna Centrale2:34 PMErcolano, Piazza Trieste$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM12h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:55 PMMeta, SS145 (Basilica di Santa Maria del Lauro)$481One-way1 transfer
05111:40 PM6h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:35 AMSarno, Autostradale A30 (Hotel ll Cavaliere)$501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM11h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:55 PMMeta, SS145 (Basilica di Santa Maria del Lauro)$541One-way1 transfer
AZ1318 · AZ12713:30 PM3h20Bologna Airport6:50 PMNaples International Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
AZ1320 · AZ12677:10 PM3h30Bologna Airport10:40 PMNaples International Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
AZ1312 · AZ12636:30 AM4h05Bologna Airport10:35 AMNaples International Airport$2091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Positano:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Positano costing on average $95 (€78).
A bus is $167 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Positano costing on average $208 (€172).
Other travel options to Positano take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Positano as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Ercolano, Piazza Trieste.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Salerno, Piazza della Concordia.
- Travel with Italo to go to Positano by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee to go to Positano by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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