How to get from Ercolano to Positano by bus, ferry and train?

From Ercolano to Positano by bus, ferry and train

To get from Ercolano to Positano in Naples, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the L1 train from Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins station to Sorrento station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B bus and finally take the ALILAUR ferry from Sorrento station to Positano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Ercolano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Positano on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to train station
Train - L1
Bus - B
B
Ferry - ALILAUR
Walk to Positano
Leaves from Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - L1
    Wait for train
    L1
    Sorrento
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sorrento
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sorrento Station (8-9)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - BB
    Wait for bus
    B
    Sorrento - Marina Piccola
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sorrento - Small Marina
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sorrento
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Ferry - ALILAUR
    Wait for ferry
    ALILAUR
    Positano
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Positano
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Positano
    Walk to
    Positano
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ercolano to Positano by ferry and train

To get from Ercolano to Positano in Naples, take the L1 train from Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins station to Sorrento station. Next, take the ALILAUR ferry from Sorrento station to Positano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Ercolano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Positano on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to train station
Train - L1
Ferry - ALILAUR
Walk to Positano
Leaves from Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - L1
    Wait for train
    L1
    Sorrento
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sorrento
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sorrento
    990 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Ferry - ALILAUR
    Wait for ferry
    ALILAUR
    Positano
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Positano
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Positano
    Walk to
    Positano
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ercolano to Positano

The distance between Ercolano, Naples and Positano, Naples is approximately 65.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ercolano to Positano by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Naples – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from Ercolano to Positano

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from Ercolano to Positano using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ercolano) and destination (Positano), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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From Ercolano to Positano by ferry and train

To get from Ercolano to Positano in Naples, take the L1 train from Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins station to Sorrento station. Next, take the ALILAUR ferry from Sorrento station to Positano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Ercolano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Positano on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to train station
Train - L1
Ferry - ALILAUR
Walk to Positano
Leaves from Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - L1
    Wait for train
    L1
    Sorrento
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sorrento
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Sorrento
    990 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Ferry - ALILAUR
    Wait for ferry
    ALILAUR
    Positano
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Positano
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Positano
    Walk to
    Positano
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ercolano to Positano?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento, Bus line B, Ferry line ALILAUR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ercolano to Positano?

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Train line Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento, Ferry line ALILAUR.

  • Is there a direct train between Ercolano and Positano?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ercolano to Positano?

    The L1 train line goes from Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins station near Ercolano in Ercolano to Sorrento station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Sorrento station near Positano in Naples.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ercolano to Positano by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Ercolano in Ercolano and Positano in Naples by train, bus and ferry is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ercolano to get to Positano?

    Get on the L1 train from the Ercolano Vesuvius Ruins station near Ercolano in Ercolano.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ercolano and Positano?

    Get off the train at the Sorrento station, which is closest to Positano in Naples.

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