The cheapest and fastest ferries from Positano to Cetara
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
44 m
Ferries per day
29
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Positano to Cetara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Positano to Cetara will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 29 ferries that leave Positano for Cetara on Tue, Aug 25, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct ferries cover the 18 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 25 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest ferries will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
MIZAR8:40 AM1h50Port of Positano10:30 AMPort of Maiori€131One-way0 transfers
MIZAR12:50 PM0h55Port of Positano1:45 PMPort of Maiori€131One-way0 transfers
ALICOST5:50 PM0h50Port of Positano6:40 PMPort of Maiori€151One-way0 transfers
MIZAR8:40 AM1h30Port of Positano10:10 AMPort of Cetara€151One-way0 transfers
MIZAR12:50 PM1h20Port of Positano2:10 PMPort of Cetara€151One-way0 transfers
MARIA DONATA8:00 PM0h25Port of Positano8:25 PMPort of Salerno€171One-way0 transfers
COASTLINES6:05 PM0h35Port of Positano6:40 PMPort of Maiori€151One-way0 transfers
ALICOST5:50 PM0h50Port of Positano6:40 PMPort of Maiori€151One-way0 transfers
NLG JET6:04 PM0h55Port of Positano6:59 PMPort of Salerno€201One-way0 transfers
MIZAR12:50 PM0h55Port of Positano1:45 PMPort of Maiori€131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Positano to Cetara
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Positano to Cetara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a ferry costs an average of €13.
Distance: 9 nautical miles (18 km)
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€13 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Positano to Cetara Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 05:28PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h12 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 06:04PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue |
Live departures
Positano to Cetara ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Positano to Cetara ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIZAR | 8:40 AM Port of Positano | 1h30 | 10:10 AM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 8:40 AM Port of Positano | 1h50 | 10:30 AM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:55 AM Port of Positano | 2h05 | 12:00 PM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:55 AM Port of Positano | 2h15 | 12:10 PM Vietri sul Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:55 AM Port of Positano | 1h45 | 11:40 AM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 12:00 PM Port of Positano | 1h40 | 1:40 PM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 12:00 PM Port of Positano | 1h20 | 1:20 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 12:00 PM Port of Positano | 1h50 | 1:50 PM Vietri sul Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 12:50 PM Port of Positano | 0h55 | 1:45 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 12:50 PM Port of Positano | 1h20 | 2:10 PM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 1:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h30 | 3:00 PM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 1:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h05 | 2:35 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 1:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h40 | 3:10 PM Vietri sul Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 3:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h50 | 5:20 PM Vietri sul Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 3:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h40 | 5:10 PM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 3:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h20 | 4:50 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 5:00 PM Port of Positano | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 5:00 PM Port of Positano | 1h50 | 6:50 PM Vietri sul Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 5:00 PM Port of Positano | 1h40 | 6:40 PM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
ALICOST | 5:28 PM Port of Positano | 1h12 | 6:40 PM Port of Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
ALICOST | 5:50 PM Port of Positano | 0h50 | 6:40 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 6:04 PM Port of Positano | 0h55 | 6:59 PM Port of Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
COASTLINES | 6:05 PM Port of Positano | 0h35 | 6:40 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 6:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h00 | 7:30 PM Port of Maiori | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 6:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h25 | 7:55 PM Vietri sul Mare | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 6:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
ALICOST | 7:40 PM Port of Positano | 0h55 | 8:35 PM Port of Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARIA DONATA | 8:00 PM Port of Positano | 0h25 | 8:25 PM Port of Salerno | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 11:00 PM Port of Positano | 1h05 | 12:05 AM Port of Cetara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Positano to Cetara
Ferries from Positano to Cetara run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 17 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:50, the last at 20:40. The fastest ferry covers the 9 nautical miles (18 km) distance in 1h 50m. There are 64 sailings per week. Ferries from Positano to Cetara are available to foot passengers.



Distance 9 nautical miles (18 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Ferries per day 17 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 64 |
Fastest ferry 1h 50m |
First ferry 7:50 AM |
Last ferry 8:40 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Ferry operators: travelMar, Grassi Junior, Alicost S.p.A. from Positano to CetaraYou can travel by ferry between Positano to Cetara with travelMar, Grassi Junior, Alicost S.p.A. for as low as €4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Positano to Cetara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Positano to Cetara by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cetara, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Positano to Cetara
Most Positano to Cetara ferries use the Porto di Positano to Porto di Maiori port pair. Use this guide to compare Positano and Cetara ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Positano port do ferries to Cetara leave from?
Getting to Porto di Positano from Positano city centre
Porto di Positano port facilities and services
Porto di Positano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chez Black (0.1km), Ristorante La Cambusa (0.2km), Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni (0.3km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Porto di Positano.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Porto di Positano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto di Positano.
Which Cetara port do ferries from Positano arrive at?
Getting to Port of Cetara from Cetara city centre
Port of Cetara port facilities and services
Port of Cetara has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, and WC.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Al Convento (0.2km), La Frittura Del Golfo (0.3km), Acquapazza (0.4km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Cetara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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