The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sorrento to Positano
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sorrento to Positano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sorrento to Positano will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Sorrento for Positano on Wed, Nov 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct ferries cover the 9 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest ferries will take 40 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.


Travel Information
Compare ferry and bus for Sorrento to Positano
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Sorrento to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €50.
Distance: 4 nautical miles (9 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price |
1h 52m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Sorrento to Positano Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator NLG | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Sorrento to Positano ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Positano ferries for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:40 PM Sorrento | 0h40 | 3:20 PM Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Sorrento | 0h50 | 4:00 PM Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Sorrento | 0h40 | 6:20 PM Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sorrento to Positano
Ferries from Sorrento to Positano run on average 11 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 11 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 19:40. The fastest ferry covers the 4 nautical miles (9 km) distance in 30m. There are 49 sailings per week. Ferries from Sorrento to Positano are available to foot passengers.






Distance 4 nautical miles (9 km) |
Average sailing duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Ferries per day 11 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 49 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 09:00 |
Last ferry 19:40 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: NLG, Seremar, Positano Jet, Alilauro, Coastlines from Sorrento to PositanoYou can travel by ferry between Sorrento to Positano with NLG, Seremar, Positano Jet, Alilauro, Coastlines for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Positano Jet
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Alilauro
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FAQs: Ferry from Sorrento to Positano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sorrento to Positano 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 Positano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Sorrento, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Positano, located 0.6 miles (965 m) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Sorrento to Positano
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Ruccio (0.1km)
- Ristorante Bagni Delfino (0.8km)
- Il Ristorante di Le Sirenuse (0.9km)
- Main companies are Sorrento Taxi and Taxi Sorrento Coast.
- Free
- Bus Line 5070, Stop: Sorrento Station
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Chez Black (0.1km)
- Ristorante La Cambusa (0.2km)
- Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni (0.3km)
- Main companies are Positano Taxi and Amalfi Coast Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 5070, stop: Positano Sponda
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