Positano Airport Transfers

Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and the base for exploring Positano as this small town in Salerno does not have its own airport. The closest airport is Naples - Capodichino Airport, so among your things to see and do in Positano should be noted the transfer on your 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'll want to waste time waiting for a taxi or checking train or bus timetables and if you're aiming for the best prices, shared transfers from Naples airport to Positano are a good alternative.

The journey will be smooth and most importantly, fast, because with this type of service you save the connection time. Moreover, the service operates 24 hours a day, you just need to book in advance.

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

Interesting details

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

UBER but the most popular company for ridesharing 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 quick and affordable transfer.

Imagine arriving in Naples comfortable, relaxed and in style. Imagine avoiding worrying about where to park, where to catch a taxi or how much it will cost. Now make it a reality with a private transfer from Naples airport to Positano, the service that takes all the stress out of getting around Naples so you have 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 don'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, as you let 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 a pleasure, when you use this type of transport, during your tour the driver also helps you with finding the best wine routes to visit, all the things to see and do in Positano by night tips and recommendations to ensure you have 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 extra connections that delay transfers from Naples airport to Positano. The transport used is comfortable, air-conditioned and private. You can take one suitcase and one handbag per person. If you are carrying additional luggage, please check with the driver in advance.
• How to book this transport: Visit your operator's website.
• Recommended if: You want a comfortable, fast and personalised journey.

Going to Positano and feel like taking the train? Sorry to break the news to you: there is no direct train line to this small town. However, you can make a combination of transport to enjoy the views of the unique villages and landscapes of the Amalfi Coast during your journey.

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

First option: Via Sorrento

First leg

• Journey time: 50 - 70 minutes.
• Price: from €3.10 and upwards.
• 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

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

If you decide to go by bus, get on the SITA SUD bus available on your timetable. They are located 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 start at €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

• Journey time: 95 minutes.
• Price: from €6.
• Recommendations: from Salerno, in Vietri sul Mare, the best option is to make your journey 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. Don't be discouraged, this option offers several advantages among which it is worth mentioning:

• Convenient tickets. It is true that you can buy one ticket for each section, but it is also 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 travel on SITA Sud buses 24 hours a day.

• And how much do these vouchers cost? They start at €10 and are easy to find in tabaccheria (convenience stores), kiosks, bars and cafés 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.

• Transport timetables. The bus timetable is convenient, as it runs from 6.30 am to 10 pm almost all year round, except for the Christmas holidays, when it stops at 9 pm and some public holidays. You can check the timetable here.

Now, with the advantages clear, I'll tell you about the two routes available, after all, this is the cheapest option.

Details of interest

first option: Via Sorrento

First leg

• Journey 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 around €10 by buying it directly from the transport unit. The journey time is 80 minutes.

Alternatively, you can hop on one of the Flixbus buses to reach Sorrento station. The ticket for this route costs approximately €5 and the journey is guaranteed to take 90 minutes.

Second section

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

Interesting details

second option: Via Amalfi

First Section

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

Second leg

• Journey 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 relatively easily.

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

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

In the case of the apps, fares depend on the taximeter, while in the case of the official taxis 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 taxi, which varies depending on the season of travel.

Interesting details

• Journeytime: 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 on 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 travelling with your family. We have seen in the previous sections that the journeys are usually long and none of them are direct. Finally, taxi schedules are usually much easier to manage because they work 24 hours a day, which guarantees that you can adapt to your schedule and any inconvenience you may have.
• How to book this transport: you can download the recommended apps on your mobile phone, namely UBER, We Taxi, It Taxi or even contract the service with your hotel, they usually offer the transfer service from the airport and communicate directly with the taxi line.
• Recommended if: you prefer to guarantee your transfer with a comfortable and private service. However, I must point out that in Italy, this type of service is usually the last option due to its costs. But it depends on your tastes and travel budgets.