How to get from Florence to Positano by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Florence to Positano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 272 miles (438 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $39 - $171 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $39 (€35) • 3 h 24 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $39 (€35) • 3 h 24 min | |
Popular travel companies | ITA or Italo |
Take a flight or train to travel 272 miles (438 km) between Florence and Positano. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 24 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $39 (€35). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are ITA or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Florence to Positano.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $19 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Italo is a brand of high-speed travel operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet of travel includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each travel car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Standard services in all Italo travel include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of movies, music and games). Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 ways to get from Florence to Positano: flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Positano from Florence is by taking a train, which costs on average $39 (€35).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Florence to Positano:
Taking a train costs $132 (€118) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $171 (€153).
The quickest way to travel between Florence and Positano is by train, which takes on average 3 h 24 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a flight requires on average 11 h 10 min of travel time.
The distance from Florence to Positano is approximately 272 miles (438 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Positano:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to Positano with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Positano tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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