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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Positano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$97 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $261 Average price |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Florence to Positano:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Positano costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $206 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Positano costing on average $261 (€210).
Other travel options to Positano take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Positano
How to get from Florence to Positano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Positano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0551:15 AM7h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:20 AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
0551:15 AM7h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:20 AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9919 · Itabus | 101310:43 AM3h51Florence Santa Maria Novella2:34 PMErcolano, Piazza Trieste$1231One-way1 transfer
Other options
9931 · Itabus | 10031:43 PM4h52Florence Santa Maria Novella6:35 PMSant'Agnello$1351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM8h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:55 PMMeta, SS145 (Basilica di Santa Maria del Lauro)$1191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Positano:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Positano costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $206 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Positano costing on average $261 (€210).
Other travel options to Positano take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Positano as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Ercolano, Piazza Trieste.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Meta, SS145 (Basilica di Santa Maria del Lauro).
- Travel with ITA to go to Positano by flight.
- Travel with Italo to go to Positano by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Positano by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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