Positano Airport Transfers

Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and the base for exploring Positano since this small town in Salerno does not have its own airport. The closest one is Naples - Capodichino Airport, so among your things to see and do in Positano should be noted the transfer upon arrival.

In this post you find all the available options, recommendations, prices and duration so you can cross this task off your to-do list before visiting the beautiful vertical city of southern Italy. Let's get started!

When you arrive in Naples, you'll want to relax and unwind. I don't think you feel like wasting time waiting for a cab or finding out train or bus schedules and if you are aiming for the best prices, shared transfers from Naples airport to Positano are a good alternative.

The trip will be smooth and most importantly, fast, because with this kind of services you save the connection time. In addition, the service operates 24 hours, you just have to book in advance.

If you don't mind sharing your transportation and you only have one travel bag, this is your option.

Interesting details

• Trip duration: 55 - 57 minutes.
• Price: From 50 €.
• Advantages of using this method: The transfer is fast, especially if you consider that you avoid additional connections. The transport used is comfortable, air-conditioned and private. You can carry one suitcase per person.
• How to book this transportation: There are several companies operating such as

UBER although the most used company for shared transportation in Italy is BlaBlaCar, thanks to its rates, good service and ability to book a couple of days in advance.

• Recommended if: You are looking for a fast and affordable transfer.

Imagine arriving in Naples comfortable, relaxed and in style. Imagine avoiding worrying about where to park, where to take a cab or how much it will cost you. Now make it happen with a private transfer from Naples airport to Positano, the service that frees you from all the stress of getting around Naples and gives you the freedom to enjoy your trip to the Amalfi Coast from the very first minute!

With this type of service a driver will pick you up at the airport to take you straight to the vertical city in a minivan or modern car. You won't have to worry about finding someone who speaks English, as most of the drivers in this kind of transfers speak your language. Likewise, you don't have to worry about figuring out how to get to your destination on your own by letting the local professionals take care of everything.

This type of transfer operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so it adapts to your schedule no matter what time of the year or day of the week you arrive in Naples.

And as a private transfer service to the most beautiful balcony of Italy is usually for pleasure, when you avail yourself of this type of transportation, during your tour the driver also helps you with finding the best wine routes sites you can visit, everything you should see and do in Positano at night tips and recommendations to ensure you a pleasant stay in this small town.

Details of interest

• Trip duration: 55 - 57 minutes.
• Price: From 100 €.
• Advantages of using this method: The contact is continuous with the drivers. They wait for you for up to 45 minutes, in case of delay. You can book this transfer 12 hours in advance. The transfer is direct and fast, especially if you consider that, you avoid the additional connections that delay so much the transfers from Naples airport to Positano. The transport used is comfortable, air-conditioned and private. You can take one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. If you bring additional luggage, please check with the driver in advance.
• How to book this transportation: Visit your operator's website.
• Recommended if: You are looking for a comfortable, fast and personalized trip.

Are you going to Positano and feel like taking the train? Sorry to have to tell you this news but: there is no direct train line to this small town. However, you can make a combination of transports to enjoy the views of the unique villages and landscapes of the Amalfi Coast during your tour.

The closest train stations to Positano are Sorrento and Vietri sul Mare and from their terminals you can take a bus or a hydrofoil. Come on yes, you guessed it, this is the longest transfer between Naples and Positano, but you are almost certainly going for a ride so venture through Campania!

First option: Via Sorrento

First leg

• Travel time: 50 - 70 minutes.
• Price: from 3,10 €.
• Recommendations: For this section on the way to your accommodation you take the Circumvesuviana train from the central station or Porta Nolana. The journey time is 70 minutes.

If you prefer to shorten the time by train, you can opt for the Campania Express Train from the central station or Porta Nolana. Tickets for this type of train cost from 8 € and your journey takes only 50 minutes.

Second leg

• Travel time: 40 minutes.
• Price: from 2 €.
• Recommendations: once you arrive in Sorrento, your terminus of the first leg, you can finish the trip to Positano by bus or hydrofoil.

If you decide to go by bus, get on the SITA SUD unit available on your schedule. You will find them next to the Circumvesuviana terminal station. You can get your ticket from 2 €. If you are determined to sail from your first minutes in this area, buy your ticket for a hydrofoil or ferry. They cost from 15 € and the trip also lasts 40 minutes.

Second option: Via Vietri sul Mare

First leg

• Travel time: 68 minutes.
• Price: from 5 €.
• Recommendations: go to Naples Central Station or Porta Nolana and buy your ticket to Piazza Garibaldi in Vietri.

Second leg

• Travel time: 95 minutes.
• Price: from 6 €.
• Recommendations: from Salerno, in Vietri sul Mare, the best option is to make your trip with a double hydrofoil connection. The first one takes you to Amalfi, where you change boats quickly (waiting time between 5 and 30 minutes) to reach your final destination, Positano.

If you are looking for a cheap way to get from Naples to Positano, you are in luck! There are several alternatives, but you should know that as with trains, you need to take at least two buses to get from the airport to the vertical city. Do not be discouraged, this option offers several advantages among which it is worth noting:

• Convenient tickets. While it is true that you can buy a ticket for each section, it is no less true that you can buy your COSTIERASITA ticket. They are valid in all the towns of the Amalfi Coast, namely: Agerola, Amalfi, Atrani, Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Maiori, Massa Lubrense, Meta di Sorrento, Minori, Positano, Piano di Sorrento, Praiano, Ravello and Salerno, as long as you move on SITA Sud buses during 24 hours.

• And how much do these vouchers cost? They start at 10 € and are easy to find in tabaccheria (convenience stores), kiosks, bars and cafes in all the towns along the coast. In Sorrento you can find a ticket office at the Circumvesuviana station, right next to the bus entrance.

• Transportation schedules. The bus schedule is convenient, as it runs from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm almost all year round, except for the Christmas vacations, when it stops at 9:00 pm and some holidays, you can check the schedule here.

Now, having clear the advantages, I will tell you about the two available routes, after all, this is the cheapest option.

Details of interest

first option: Via Sorrento

First stretch

• Travel time: 80 - 90 minutes.
• Price: from 5 €.
• Recommendations: take the Curreri bus from terminal 1 at Naples - Capodichino Airport to get to Sorrento. You can get a ticket for about 10 € by buying it directly at the transport unit. The duration of this trip is 80 minutes.

You can also get on one of the Flixbus units to always arrive at Sorrento station. The ticket for this route costs about 5 Euro and the journey is guaranteed to take 90 minutes.

Second section

• Travel time: 40 minutes.
• Price: from 2 €.
• Recommendations: take your SiTASud bus next to the Circumvesuviana train station.

Details of interest

second option: Via Amalfi

First Section

• Travel time: 120 minutes.
• Price: from 4 €.
• Recommendations: go to Varco Immacolatella station, just 200 meters from the Port of Naples (Molo Immacolatella Vecchia). Once there, board your bus to Amalfi. Be sure to sit at the window. This is the most scenic bus route and also the cheapest.

Second leg

• Travel time: 40 minutes.
• Price: from 2 €.
• Recommendations: once in Amalfi, take your second SITASud bus to complete the route to Positano. This is a short and more frequent route so you will find your tickets with relative ease.

Finally, the most exclusive option, for those travelers who wish to avoid connections while traveling in spacious cars, with comfortable seats for your legs and enough room for your travel bags in a private cab. The arrival in Positano will be hassle-free and stress-free.

To opt for this alternative you can hire the UBER service, the regional apps such as WeTaxi, ItTaxi or use one of the official cabs outside Naples airport.

In the case of the apps, the rates depend on the taximeter, while in the case of the official cabs they have a fixed rate for extra-urban routes. In the case of the Naples - Positano route the price is around 130 €, and you just have to wait for the availability of your cab, which varies depending on the travel season.

Details of interest

• Travel time: 55 - 57 minutes.
• Price: From 130 €.
• Advantages of using this method: The first reason to choose them is comfort, there is nothing more pleasant than starting a trip with the right foot, knowing that the transfer to the accommodation will be aboard a comfortable transport and without strangers beyond the driver. The next advantage -and in my opinion the most important of this option-: you avoid connections, especially if you are traveling with your family. We have seen in the previous sections that the routes are usually long and none of them are direct. Finally, cab schedules are usually much easier to handle because they work 24 hours a day, which guarantees the adaptation to your schedule and any inconvenience you may have.
• How to book this transportation: you can download the recommended apps on your mobile, namely UBER, We Taxi, It Taxi or even hire the service with your hotel, they usually offer the transfer service from the airport and are understood directly with the cab line.
• Recommended if: you prefer to guarantee your transfer with a comfortable and private service. However, I must point out that in Italy, in general, this type of service is the last option due to its costs. But it depends on the tastes and budgets of each traveler.