How to get from Naples to Positano?

Old May 9th, 2011, 03:50 PM
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How to get from Naples to Positano?

We are taking the train from Rome to Naples and need to get to Positano. What is the best way to get there? Any recommendations? Thank you.
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Old May 9th, 2011, 04:38 PM
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"Best" as in fastest, easiest, most scenic or cheapest?
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Old May 9th, 2011, 04:40 PM
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Circumvesuviana commuter train from Naples to Sorrento. SITA bus from there to Positano.
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Old May 9th, 2011, 06:13 PM
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Or the ferry...
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Old May 9th, 2011, 06:44 PM
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We have reserved a private driver. Costs more, but DD and I first trip to Italy (I haven't been to Europe since HS, mid 70's) and will be jet lagged. tourofitaly.com 85 Euro.
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The AC road makes me barf. The SITA bus makes me barf squared. I opt for the ferry. The scenery is gorgeous and if you get motion sick, you will get a break.

Ferry from Naples or Sorrento, to Positano.
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When ? If it's running when you get there (it doesn't always start on the scheduled date, which in the years I tried to use it was mid June) the Metro del Mare hydrofoil from Beverello to Positano is easiest, quickest & most pleasant - www.metrodelmare.net. There still seems to be a question mark over whether it will run at all this year, though.
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"There still seems to be a question mark over whether it will run at all this year, though." Wow. Do you suppose that reflects reduced numbers of tourists or some other economic factor?
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For the latest on the MdM, try...

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...e-for-2011.cfm

And, for details of the only service I've seen running between Sorrento and Positano so far this year, use the link titled "Scarica gli orari in PDF" here..

http://www.lauroweb.com/alicost.htm

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What is the best way to get from the Naples airport to the ferry?
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From the airport you can take the Alibus which has two stops only: Stazione Centrale (Central station) and Piazza Municipio, near the main ferry port (molo Beverello). Buses run every 20 minutes.
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Indeed - just follow the guy in the red shirt...

http://www.pbase.com/isolaverde/image/114454837

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Hi A,

You could train to Salerno.

The ferry docks are about 3 blks from the train station.

Take the ferry to Positano.

Nice scenery and less crowded than the Circumvesuviana/SITA route.

For Ferry schedules Positano – Amalfi - Salerno (P.zza della Concordia):
See http://tinyurl.com/3cbhkb

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