Private car transfer from Pompeii to Positano

Overview: car trip from Pompeii to Positano

When making the trip from Pompeii to Positano, it makes sense to hit the road. The distance is 35.4 miles (57 km) and takes around 1 hour with regular traffic (lookout - things get backed up in the summer!).

Considering the limited public transport options between Pompeii and Positano, a private car has its advantages. Along with being the only direct transportation, there are great stops along the way; ones that will expose you to postcard-esque seaside villages, views of the sparkling sea, and cities built on cliffs overlooking the ocean. Moreover, a car trip gives you the flexibility to indulge and build memories that you’ll look back to.

About Positano

At the end of your trip from Pompeii to Positano, you will find yourself in the poster child of the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast. This vertical town is famous for its breathtaking setting, its pastel-colored houses, and the role it plays as an international fashion center.

From Pompeii to Positano: travel tips

Here are some travel tips when traversing from Pompeii to Positano to have the most enjoyable experience possible.

Don’t rent a car

The roads in Italy are often narrower than what you might be used to, and the Amalfi Coast Drive is (in)famously winding. Aside from being difficult to navigate, there’s little in the way of parking in Positano, and there are restrictions on when rental cars can drive on the Amalfi Coast!

How to get from Pompeii to Positano

As Positano is quite far along the Amalfi Coast, some of the methods may require a combination of modes of transport.

Things to do when you get to Positano

Once you get from Pompeii to Positano, you’ll want to find the best ways to tour this scenic town.

When is the best time to visit Positano

It is important to determine just the right time to travel from Pompeii to Positano and tour along the Amalfi Coast.

Summer is the most popular time to visit this cliff-hanging town. It is usually teeming with visitors eager to soak up the sun while lying on the beaches. These crowds usually begin coming in June and start to make their exit in early September. Because of this, we say the late spring and early fall are the best times to visit Positano. The weather is still pleasant, and most hotels, shops, and restaurants remain open until late October, but without the crowds, you'll actually be able to enjoy the beautiful setting.

Afterwards, everything shuts down for the winter with business setting up shop again in April. While this, and the cooler weather and more rain, aren't ideal for the sunny jet-set dream, it does give Positano a more intimate air if you're after a more quiet holiday.