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Compare ferry and bus for Positano to Naples
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 train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $50.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $50 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Positano to Naples:
A train is $14 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Positano to Naples costing on average $32.
A train is $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Positano to Naples costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 5m by train vs 1h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Positano to Naples
How to get from Positano to Naples by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Positano to Naples is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:41 AM0h59Vico Equense, Corso Filangieri7:40 AMNaples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:41 AM0h59Vico Equense, Corso Filangieri7:40 AMNaples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NLG JET7:20 AM0h35Port of Sorrento7:55 AMNaples Beverello$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
26047:30 AM1h15Vico Equense, Corso Filangieri8:45 AMNapoli, Autostazione Metropark$111One-way0 transfers- 26047:15 AM1h30Meta, SS145 (Basilica di Santa Maria del Lauro)8:45 AMNapoli, Autostazione Metropark$111One-way0 transfers
- 26047:05 AM1h40Sant'Agnello, Corso Italia / Via Don Minzoni (Town Hall)8:45 AMNapoli, Autostazione Metropark$111One-way0 transfers
GIOVE JET12:00 PM0h45Port of Sorrento12:45 PMNaples Beverello$211One-way0 transfers- GIOVE JET2:00 PM0h45Port of Sorrento2:45 PMNaples Beverello$211One-way0 transfers
- GIOVE JET10:00 AM0h45Port of Sorrento10:45 AMNaples Beverello$211One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Positano to Naples?
While planning to travel from Positano to Naples, you will discover that two convenient modes of transportation cater to this route. The two ways to reach Naples from Positano are by using the bus or by using the ferry. You can find upwards to 24 buses leaving daily for Naples from the Parcheggio Mandara station in Positano. This journey by bus will on average take a short 90 minute ride. On the other hand, there are about five ferries that depart from the Port of Sorrento every day and take about 45 minutes to arrive at the final destination.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Positano to Naples?
Although both the bus and the ferry are affordable modes of transportation to use for traveling from Positano to Naples, the ferry will be the most affordable of the two. When bought in advanced, buses will come to cost around 50 US Dollars (45 Euros) and the trip will be on average of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. On the other hand, if you decide to travel with the ferry and book your tickets in advanced you might even pay about 17 dollars (15 Euros) and have a journey time that lasts half as long as the bus ride. Nonetheless, both transportations are direct and do not require any transfers.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Positano to Naples?
The fastest transportation method to travel from Positano to Naples is by using the ferry. By catching a ferry rather than taking a bus to Naples, you will be able to get to your final destination in just a short 45 minutes trip without the risk of facing traffic either. The ferries all leave from Port of Sorrento, which is just a short drive away from the city center of Positano. Only 5 ferries are leaving daily from Positano to Naples so it might be ideal to book the tickets in advance.
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With the services provided by the Omio app and website, you will be able to find a list of all the available mode of transportation and various options, such as departure time, specific providers, and length of journey time. With the tools provided by Omio, you will be able to successfully book your tickets for your travel from Positano to Naples.
Travel from Positano to Naples by Bus
Traveling by bus can be a convenient mode of transportation for travelers that wish to enjoy the scenic view from land while cruising on the Amalfi Coast. There is only one station that provides buses for this route in Positano and it can be found in Parcheggio Mandara. On the other hand, you may choose from several arrival bus stations in Naples, including Napoli Centrale Train Station, Naples Airport station and Piazza G. Garibaldi station. The average journey by bus takes an hour and 30 minutes and all the routes are direct, with no need to transfer buses. There are usually up to 24 buses leaving daily. You will have the choice to enjoy this route with just one bus operator called EnjoyTravelling.
Travel from Positano to Naples by Ferry
Another convenient mode of transportation, essentially the most affordable and fastest transportation to use to travel from Positano to Naples, is the ferry. The ferries depart from Port of Sorrento and arrive at Naples Beverello. The average journey by ferry takes only 45 minutes to arrive at the final destination. There are only five ferries that depart daily on this route and they are all catered by the Volaviamare ferry provider.
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This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Naples:
A train is $14 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Positano to Naples costing on average $32.
A train is $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Positano to Naples costing on average $50.
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Positano and Naples as scheduled services by ferry and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with NLG, Positano Jet, Alicost, Alilauro, Laser Capri to go to Naples by ferry.
- Travel with Campania Express to go to Naples by train.
- Travel with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., FlixBus, Itabus to go to Naples by bus.
- 7 direct ferries per day with NLG, Positano Jet, Alicost, Alilauro, Laser Capri.
- 40 direct trains per day with Campania Express.
- 7 direct buses per day with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., FlixBus, Itabus.
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