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Nearest airport: Naples International Airport (NAP) — about 1.5–2 hours from Positano Alternative airport: Rome - Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) — about 3.5–4.5 hours from Positano

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Getting from Naples to Positano

Once you arrive in Naples, there are several ways to reach Positano. We recommend reviewing the options below and choosing what works best for you. 🚗 Private Transfer (Easiest Option) For the most seamless experience, we recommend arranging a private transfer in advance. Your driver can meet you at Naples International Airport (NAP) or Napoli Centrale and take you directly to your hotel in Positano. Our Recommended Private Transfer Company: Positano Limousine Service 📧 info@limocarservice.net Travel time: Approximately 1.5–2 hours ────────────────────────────────────── ⛴️ Ferry (Most Scenic Option) For the most beautiful arrival, ferries run seasonally from Naples to Positano. Step 1 From Naples Airport or Napoli Centrale, take a taxi to Molo Beverello ferry terminal. Step 2 Book ferry tickets in advance. Book through the ferry hopper app or a Ferry company including NLG, Positano Jet, and Alicost. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Please note: Ferry schedules are seasonal and weather-dependent. Step 3 Enjoy the ride to Positano. Travel time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours Once you arrive You will disembark at Positano’s main marina. Depending on your hotel location, you may need to walk, hire a porter for luggage, or take a local taxi. ────────────────────────────────────── 🚆🚌 Train + Bus (Most Affordable Option) Take the Circumvesuviana or Campania Express train from Naples to Sorrento (about 1 hour), then take the SITA Sud bus from Sorrento to Positano (about 45–60 minutes). Please note: The bus can be crowded, especially during busy travel periods. ────────────────────────────────────── 🚆🚖 Train + Taxi (Good Middle Ground) Take the train from Naples to Sorrento, then a taxi from Sorrento to Positano. Travel time: • Naples to Sorrento: about 1 hour • Sorrento to Positano: about 30–40 minutes This option combines the affordability of the train with the convenience of a shorter taxi ride.

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Getting from Rome to Positano

Once you arrive in Rome, there are a couple of easy ways to reach Positano. Salerno Option 🚆⛴️ Train + Ferry One of the easiest and most scenic ways to reach Positano is by taking the train to Salerno, followed by ferry. Step 1 After arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), follow signs for the Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini (Rome’s main train station). Tickets can be purchased at airport kiosks, ticket machines, or online in advance. Travel time: Approximately 32 minutes Step 2 At Roma Termini, board a high-speed train (Frecciarossa or Italo) to Salerno. We recommend booking these tickets in advance through Trenitalia or Italo for the best availability and pricing. Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours Step 3 Once you arrive in Salerno, take a short taxi (about 5–10 minutes) or walk (10-15 minutes) to the ferry port , then board the ferry to Positano. Ferry time: Approximately 1 hour ✨ Recommended route for its ease of travel, beautiful coastal views, and the SHORTEST ferry ride to Positano - while also avoiding winding roads. ────────────────────────────────────── Naples Option 🚆 Train Another easy and common way to reach Positano is by taking the train to Naples, followed by one of the Naples-to-Positano transportation options listed above. Step 1 After arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), follow signs for the Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini (Rome’s main train station). Tickets can be purchased at the airport kiosks, ticket machines, or online in advance. Travel time: Approximately 32 minutes Step 2 At Roma Termini, board a high-speed train (Frecciarossa or Italo) to Napoli Centrale. We recommend booking these tickets in advance through Trenitalia or Italo for the best availability and pricing. Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes Step 3 Once you arrive in Naples, choose one of the transportation options above to continue to Positano: 🚗 Private Transfer • ⛴️ Ferry • 🚆🚌 Train + Bus • 🚆🚖 Train + Taxi

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Important Travel Tips

• Positano is a vertical town with many stairs and steep walkways. We recommend arriving during daylight hours, as porters are often available to help carry luggage from the marina or main road to your hotel. If arriving late in the day, a private transfer may be the better option. Also, porters are unavailable to help with your luggage after dark. • If choosing a private transfer, please note that the Amalfi Coast roads are narrow, winding, and mountainous, with many curves and beautiful coastal views along the way. Local drivers are highly experienced navigating these roads, so while the drive can feel adventurous at times, it is a very common and reliable way to travel. • The Parcheggio Liparlati Elevator helps you avoid Positano’s stairs, connecting lower town to hillside villas like Villa Oliviero. Located on Via Guglielmo Marconi near Hotel Eden Roc, it runs daily from 7:00 AM to midnight and costs about €2–€4 per ride. • 💶 Cash & Currency The local currency in Italy is the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted, but we recommend carrying some cash for tipping, luggage porters, taxis, public restrooms, and smaller purchases. • 📱 Download Ferryhopper If you plan to travel by ferry during your stay, we recommend downloading the Ferryhopper app to view schedules and book tickets in advance. • 🛂 Passport Requirements A valid U.S. passport is required for travel to Italy and should be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date. • 👟 Pack Comfortable Shoes Positano is known for its stairs, hills, and cobblestone streets, so comfortable walking shoes are a must. ❤️