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Compare bus, flight, and train for Positano to Florence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Positano to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €316.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €316 Average price | €126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Positano to Florence
Compare the available ways to get from Positano to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Florence:
A bus is €270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Positano to Florence costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around €46 compared to roughly €126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €80. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 5h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Positano to Florence
How to get from Positano to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Positano to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0546:55 PM 7h20 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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0546:55 PM 7h20 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Itabus | 1014 · 99626:15 PM 4h02 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste 10:17 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella €80 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Itabus | 1012 · 99461:15 PM 4h02 Ercolano, Piazza Trieste 5:17 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella €80 1 One-way 1 transfer
Itabus | 1014 · 99625:45 PM 4h32 Pompei station 10:17 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella €85 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1252 · AZ2133 · AZ16798:25 AM 9h50 Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport €450 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Florence:
A bus is €270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Positano to Florence costing on average €316.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Positano and Florence as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salerno, Piazza della Concordia and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with ITA, British Airways, Luxair to go to Florence by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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