With a population of 2,334, Positano is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Positano deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Positano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 33 km from Positano. The shortest flight to Positano from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 55m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Positano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Positano to Rome takes 2h 03m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from La Storta, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 47m trip.
Another option to get to Positano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 219 km from Positano. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Positano, including FlixBus, Itabus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Positano takes 225 km and will cost you around $28. From Modugno, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 274 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Sirenuse to great affordable options like the La Rosa Dei venti, Positano offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $528 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $847 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Palumbo and Pensione Maria Luisa.
Expect to pay $3.21 per litre in Positano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.49 and $51.32.