What is the easiest way to get to Positano?

Train: There is no direct train to Positano, but you can take the train from either Naples Airport or Rome Airport to a closer city on the Amalfi Coast like Sorrento or Salerno. Ferry: During the day you can take a ferry to Positano from either Naples, Sorrento, Salerno, and Amalfi.



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How long is the ferry ride from Naples to Positano? The Naples - Positano ferry trip duration is between 40 min and 2 hr.

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Positano also offers shopping galore and very good restaurants. Some say Positano has better beaches than Amalfi, but if you're used to beautiful sandy beaches, you won't be impressed with any beach on the Amalfi Coast. They are black sand and very pebbly (rocky). Beaches in Amalfi are equally so.

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You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.

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Sorrento is a bit more bustling and lively, with a wider range of shops, restaurants, and bars. Positano is more peaceful and relaxed, with a more laid-back atmosphere.

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A simple way to reach Positano is to take a train to Salerno or Sorrento and then a ferry. Dozens of trains depart from Napoli Centrale Station or Piazza Garibaldi. You can choose to travel by a high-speed train Freccia (Campania Express train) or a regular Circumvesuviana train that's slower.

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With a bit of planning and some insider tips, however, you can fit in a visit to Positano and Amalfi in a single day if you have limited time on the coast, taking in the top sights in just hours between sightseeing and downtime.

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Along the Amalfi drive is Positano, a pretty village quite literally built into the cliffs. Although there's not a whole lot to do in Positano compared to say, Amalfi or Sorrento, it's a lovely place to wander for a few hours.

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We felt that 2 days in Positano was enough to see it all, but if you love to just lounge around on the beach for days (we aren't huge lay on the beach all day type of people), you may want to stay longer!

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Marina Grande Beach - Positano The beach has two bathing establishments and a free area, from where excursions along the coast and shuttle boats to the nearby bays depart.

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Is There Uber in Positano? Unfortunately, there are no ride-sharing options such as Uber along the Amalfi Coast. While you can book a taxi instead, it will definitely cost you.

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Positano is a popular day trip and a common stop for a well-rounded Italy itinerary. It's a small village that you can cover in just a few hours on foot.

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Bus, train and ferries from Naples to Positano Another way to reach Positano from Naples is the train. It should be said that there is no train station in Positano and not even in other locations on the coast apart from the town of Vietri Sul Mare. So there is no direct connection by train between Naples and Positano!

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Positano is the most expensive place to stay on the Amalfi Coast. It's beautiful, so characteristic, charming and picturesque, however, it comes at a higher price. Amalfi is cheaper, but not cheap.

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Prices. Amalfi is more affordable than Positano, being as it's not as popular, but it's still more expensive than Sorrento. You can find good mid-range hotels with rooms starting at around $150 a night, and eat for around $20 in budget restaurants or $35 in mid-priced ones.

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What is the cost of a hotel in Naples? From the cost of pizza to a hotel, Naples is very affordable compared to the cost of hotels in Positano or places to stay in Capri. Getting a room with a view of the iconic Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples is more affordable than you'd think.

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Best Towns on the Amalfi Coast
  • Atrani. ...
  • Amalfi. ...
  • Conca dei Marini. ...
  • Furore. ...
  • Praiano. Praiano is perched on the cliffs that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. ...
  • Positano. Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. ...
  • Nerano. Nerano is a hidden gem. ...
  • Sorrento. Sorrento, like Salerno, is a gateway into the Amalfi Coast.


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Positano is the most popular town on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, known all over the world for the moda positano, the vibrant nightlife and the characteristic shops.

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Positano Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. Overlooking the sea and the wide black sand beach are colorful buildings that cling to the steep cliffs.

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