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How to get from Positano to Puglia
From Positano to Puglia is a cross-country trip of roughly 320 km to Bari. Driving takes about 4 h; by public transport you first take a SITA bus or boat to Salerno or Sorrento, then a coach or a train (usually with a change) to Bari, about 5 to 7 h in total.
Best option: Car. Puglia's towns and beaches are spread out with limited public transport, so a car is the most practical way both to get there and to explore.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car Amalfi coast road to Salerno (or via Sorrento and the A3), then the A2 and A30/A16 motorways towards Bari | about 4 h to Bari | fuel plus motorway tolls of roughly €20–30 | The coast road is narrow and slow, especially in summer; Puglian old towns have ZTL zones. | |
| bus SITA bus or boat from Positano to Salerno, then a long-distance coach (FlixBus and others) from Salerno or Naples to Bari | about 5 to 7 h including the connection | several coaches a day from Naples, fewer from Salerno | about €15–35 for the coach | Book coach seats online in summer. |
| train From Salerno or Naples to Bari Centrale, usually with a change | about 4 to 5 h from Salerno, plus the trip from Positano | a handful of usable connections a day | about €30–60 | There is no railway in Positano; reach Salerno or Naples first. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Leave Positano early to avoid coast-road traffic.
- Consider picking up a rental car in Salerno or Naples rather than driving on the Amalfi coast.
- Bari is the usual arrival point; Lecce is another 1 h 30 to 2 h south.
- Travel light; SITA buses on the coast are crowded.
Common questions
How long does it take to get from Positano to Puglia?
By car, about four hours to Bari, and longer to reach Lecce or the Salento. By public transport, allow five to seven hours: a SITA bus or boat to Salerno, then a coach or a train with a change to Bari. Summer traffic on the Amalfi coast road can add an hour or more.
Is there a direct train from Positano to Puglia?
No. Positano has no railway station. Get to Salerno or Naples first by SITA bus or boat, then take a train to Bari, usually with a change, about four to five hours. Long-distance coaches from Salerno or Naples to Bari are often simpler and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way from Positano to Puglia?
A SITA bus to Salerno followed by a long-distance coach to Bari is usually cheapest, about €15–35 for the coach if booked ahead, plus a few euros for the bus. Trains cost more. For groups, driving can be good value once fuel and tolls are shared.
Should I rent a car for Puglia?
For most visitors, yes. Trains and buses link the main towns, but masserie, beaches and smaller villages are hard to reach without a car. Be aware of limited-traffic zones (ZTL) in historic centres, where entering without a permit brings a fine sent to the rental company.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.