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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sorrento to Positano
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
35 m
Ferries per day
16
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 €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 16 ferries that leave Sorrento for Positano on Thu, Jul 09, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct ferries cover the 9 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 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.
COASTLINES5:10 PM0h50Port of Sorrento6:00 PMPort of Positano€181One-way0 transfers- COASTLINES1:00 PM0h55Port of Sorrento1:55 PMPort of Positano€181One-way0 transfers
FRECCIA D'ARGENTO9:15 AM0h50Port of Sorrento10:05 AMPort of Positano€201One-way0 transfers- CITTA DI SORRENTO10:30 AM0h30Port of Sorrento11:00 AMPort of Positano€201One-way0 transfers
- CITTA DI SORRENTO5:35 PM0h35Port of Sorrento6:10 PMPort of Positano€201One-way0 transfers
- CITTA DI SORRENTO10:30 AM0h30Port of Sorrento11:00 AMPort of Positano€201One-way0 transfers
NLG JET11:00 AM0h35Port of Sorrento11:35 AMPort of Positano€231One-way0 transfers- CITTA DI SORRENTO5:35 PM0h35Port of Sorrento6:10 PMPort of Positano€201One-way0 transfers
SEREMAR12:05 PM0h35Port of Sorrento12:40 PMPort of Positano€201One-way0 transfers- PICASSO12:25 PM0h40Port of Sorrento1:05 PMPort of Positano€231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry 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 bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 37m. 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 bus costs an average of €2, and a ferry costs an average of €15.
Distance: 4 nautical miles (9 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
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€20 Average price | €2 Average price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular ferry company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Coastlines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Sorrento to Positano ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Positano ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLITZ | 8:50 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 9:30 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NLG JET | 9:00 AM Port of Sorrento | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIA D'ARGENTO | 9:15 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h50 | 10:05 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PICASSO | 9:30 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 10:10 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ALILAURO GRUSON | 10:00 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 10:40 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CITTA DI SORRENTO | 10:30 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h30 | 11:00 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NLG JET | 11:00 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h35 | 11:35 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SEREMAR | 12:05 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h35 | 12:40 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PICASSO | 12:25 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 1:05 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| COASTLINES | 1:00 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EUROPA JET | 2:55 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 3:35 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PICASSO | 3:15 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 3:55 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NLG JET | 4:10 PM Port of Sorrento | 1h25 | 5:35 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| COASTLINES | 5:10 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h50 | 6:00 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| CITTA DI SORRENTO | 5:35 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h35 | 6:10 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
 POSITANOJET | 7:40 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 8:20 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Sorrento to Positano ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs NLG?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for NLG, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alilauro, Seremar, Positano Jet or Coastlines to find the best option for your trip from Sorrento to Positano.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare NLG with all available travel options, which are bus and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Sorrento to Positano.
Why book with Omio over Rome2rio?
- Official reseller: NLG tickets can only be bought on Omio or NLG's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for NLG tickets. Rome2rio do not sell NLG tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Sorrento to Positano.
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sorrento to Positano
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Ferries from Sorrento to Positano run on average 12 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
There are 12 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 35m. There are 54 sailings per week. Ferries from Sorrento to Positano are available to foot passengers.
Distance 4 nautical miles (9 km) |
Average sailing duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Ferries per day 12 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 54 |
Fastest ferry 35m |
First ferry 9:00 AM |
Last ferry 7:40 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Ferry operators: NLG, Alilauro, Seremar, Positano Jet, Coastlines, Alicost S.p.A. from Sorrento to PositanoYou can travel by ferry between Sorrento to Positano with NLG, Alilauro, Seremar, Positano Jet, Coastlines, Alicost S.p.A. for as low as €2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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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.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Sorrento to Positano
Most Sorrento to Positano ferries use the Port of Sorrento to Porto di Positano port pair. Use this guide to compare Sorrento and Positano ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Sorrento port do ferries to Positano leave from?
Getting to Port of Sorrento from Sorrento city centre
Port of Sorrento port facilities and services
Port of Sorrento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Ruccio (0.1km), Ristorante Bagni Delfino (0.8km), Il Ristorante di Le Sirenuse (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Sorrento.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Sorrento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Sorrento.
Which Positano port do ferries from Sorrento arrive at?
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.
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