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Shelley Jan 29th, 2002 05:30 PM

Transportation from Naples to Positano
 
We would appreciate any insite on the best way to travel from the train station in Naples to our hotel in Positano. Should we have the hotel pick us up $160.00USD one way from Naples and $60.00USD from Sorrento. Or is it best to wing it-and get a cab at the station. <BR>Also, Is is easier to train it to Sorrento from Naples, or leave from Naples??

Kay Jan 29th, 2002 06:53 PM

I think it is worth the money to have the hotel pick you up in Naples. That's how I have done it twice and plan to again in May. I don't think the train to Sorrento is as nice as a Eurostar, for example, and I haven't wanted to try it. But I am sure others on this site have and can help.

Shelley Jan 29th, 2002 09:20 PM

Thank you Kay!

Steve James Jan 30th, 2002 01:38 AM

Hello Shelley,<BR><BR>$160 is nearly double the going rate!!<BR>If you pre-book with one of the limo transfer services, e.g. Marcello Maresca, it should be about 90 Euros from Naples.<BR><BR>Try these for comparative quotes:-<BR>[email protected]<BR>carservice@sorrento. it<BR>[email protected]<BR><BR>Let me know if I can be of more help ...<BR><BR>Steve

Steve James Jan 30th, 2002 01:40 AM

Hello Shelley,<BR><BR>$160 is nearly double the going rate!!<BR>If you pre-book with one of the limo transfer services, e.g. Marcello Maresca, it should be about 90 Euros from Naples.<BR><BR>Try these for comparative quotes:-<BR>[email protected]<BR>carservice@sorrento. it<BR>[email protected]<BR><BR>Alternatively by public transport it would cost about 4 Euros p.p.<BR><BR>Let me know if I can be of more help ...<BR><BR>Steve

Vincenzo Jan 30th, 2002 07:45 AM

Shelley, why not aliscafo from one of the two harbours of Naples ( Beverello or Mergellina ) to Positano ?!? Only fortyfive minutes and cheaper than other solutions.<BR>Ciao.

Sandy Jan 30th, 2002 08:22 AM

Re transportation from Naples to Positano. We took the local train from Naples to Sorrento and took a cab from there to Le Sireneuse. When we had to return to the airport though the hotel was just wonderful about getting us a driver who took us back to Naples.<BR><BR>Very very hospitable and accomodating.

Cindy Jan 30th, 2002 04:00 PM

Shelley,<BR>You can take the train down as far as Sorrento from Naples, and there is bus service to Positano. I believe the bus service is just outside the train terminal.

Shelley Jan 30th, 2002 07:02 PM

Grazie, Grazie,Grazie<BR><BR>To all....... your suggestions have been very helpful

Kay Jan 30th, 2002 10:08 PM

I thought it sounded a little high priced, but I paid apx. $125, 2 years ago. Nice to have this price info from Steve.

Kay Jan 30th, 2002 10:10 PM

Vincenzo, are the hydrofoils running early May? Thanks. Kay

Vincenzo Feb 1st, 2002 10:10 AM

Kay:<BR>Hydrofoils between Naples and Positano run only from June to September.<BR>A solution could be hydrofoil from Naples to Sorrento ( every day in every month ) and cab from Sorrento to Positano. It isn't the cheapest solution, but the finest as you look at the Bay of Naples from the sea.

lorraine Feb 1st, 2002 12:59 PM

My husband arranged for the Sorrento palace to have a car meet us in Naples and bring us back to the hotel. I was concerned about the extra money. However, it was so great (we were travelling with our 12 & 14 yr old boys) that we arranged to keep the driver and take us thru the amalfi coast, as well as back to Naples. Let me tell you...with those narrow road, traffic and buses, it was a delight and well worth if!

Kay Feb 1st, 2002 08:35 PM

Vincenzo, Thank you for all your help! Kay


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