Distance 31 km (19.4 miles) | |
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Ride Duration Range 1h 15m-2h 30m | |
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Fastest bus: 1h 25m
Cheapest bus: US$ 30
Continue your exploration of the Italian coast by heading southward from Naples to the city of Positano. Its famous picturesque scenery of colorful buildings cascading into the Tyrrhenian Sea will captivate your attention and pique your sense of adventure.
Positano is just 60 km (37 miles) from Naples. For this 90-minute journey, you can take ferries, cars, buses, and minivans.
Here are some great things to see while in Positano:
Take a boat tour. Explore the coast of Amalfi by joining a half-day boat tour that includes food, drinks and snorkeling. Private boat rentals are also available, but they are more expensive. You can hire a boat with or without a driver. Check out Capri on your trip or the grottos.
Hike the Path of the Gods. This excursion from Positano will be a physical challenge with a lot of beauty for good measure. The hike is about 9 km (5.6 miles) and has an elevation gain of 367 meters (1197 feet). It takes around three hours, offering stunning views of the coast.
Visit the Church of Santa Maria Assunto. It has a thirteenth-century Byzantine icon of the Madonna. Legend has it that the image was stolen by pirates caught in a storm off the coast. As the storm raged, they heard a voice saying, “Posa, posa,” which means to put down. The sailors unloaded the icon, and the storm abated.
Be respectful and wear long shirts and pants when visiting this place of worship.
Eat and shop. Then eat and shop some more. It’s Italy. So, you need to try all the incredible gelatos, delicious soothing aperitifs, or a cuoppo of fried fish; there is something for everyone. As you nibble, check out the art galleries and the small boutiques.
You can travel between Naples and Positano by ferry, bus, minivan or car. There are shared and private options. All options take around one and a half hours.
A ferry from Naples to Positano is quick and affordable but does not run all year.
The cheapest ferry costs $12 per person and runs throughout the day. The trip takes 90 minutes.
Amenities include A/C, restrooms, English-speaking staff, and drinks for sale.
A speedboat ferry option shaves 20 minutes off the trip but costs $22 per person.
Tickets for the bus sell out early, so be sure to check out this option in advance. Tickets cost around $30, and the trip takes one and a half hours. There are stops along the way.
The buses have A/C, and they depart several times a day from the Naples Train Station (199 Corso Arnaldo Lucci). The drop-off is at the Positano bus stop.
Passengers are allowed one piece of luggage each.
Shared minivans make the journey between Naples and Positano several times a day. The cost starts around $50. They depart from the Naples airport or the train station and go to any hotel in Positano.
Amenities include A/C and English-speaking drivers, and some companies offer car seats free of charge, but be sure to note the need when booking. Passengers are allowed a 20 kg (44 pounds) bag and a handbag.
The travel time is about an hour and a half, depending on the number of stops. The more drop-off hotels you have, the more time it will take, especially if your hotel is the last stop.
Private minivan transfers start at $189 per van and hold between six and eight passengers. You can get picked up from the Naples airport or your hotel, and you’ll get dropped off at your hotel in Positano. Additionally, you’ll get to choose your departure time. It’s door-to-door service.
Private transfers take an hour and a half, and you’ll get more luggage space, depending on the number of people in your party.
Private car transfers start at $150 per vehicle and comfortably hold up to three people.
Some companies will meet you at the airport, while others will pick you up from your hotel in Naples. Then they’ll drop you off at your hotel in Positano.
Amenities include A/C, and most have English-speaking staff. The luggage allowance is 20 kg (44 pounds) per person.
The road from Naples to Positano runs past Vesuvio National Park and then ends along the Almafi coast. Near the end of the trip, the road is quite curvy, so if you are prone to car sickness, take medication before you start the journey.
In high season, the roads tend to be very busy, and the trip may take longer than anticipated. Congestion is common because of vehicles parking on the shoulder near Positano.
The peak season with good weather runs from May to October. From June through August, there is barely any rain, and it is warm and sunny but tends to be extremely crowded.
There are two perfect months to visit Positano: May and September.
The average high temperature in May is 21°C (70°F), with a norm of about five rainy days. Spring flowers are blooming, and there are a myriad of cultural events.
In September, the average high temperature is 29°C (84°F), with only one day of rain. Try to coincide your trip with the dance festival (Premia della Danza) and the fish festival (Festa del Pesce).
While one day is enough to see the town of Positano, consider taking a more leisurely visit. Give it two or three day’s attention at a relaxed pace. Then, you can enjoy the scenery, get a hike in, and savor the delicious food.
From Positano, why not consider heading to Rome, the capital of Italy?
Check out the famous ancient architecture and taste mouth-watering pasta carbonara. The fascinating capital city of Italy is 273 km (170 miles) north of Positano.
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