Positano - Sorrento
Ferries to Italy
Positano - Sorrento
Ferries to Italy
The Positano to Sorrento ferry route is provided by 4 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Positano to Sorrento is approximately 45 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Positano to Sorrento cost around $38 and $159, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Positano to Sorrento.
Positano Sorrento ferry sailings typycally depart from Positano at around 09:15. The last ferry leaves at 18:40.
The Positano Sorrento ferry trip can take around 45 minutes. The fastest Positano to Sorrento ferry is around 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 57 weekly sailings from Positano to Sorrento serviced by NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Positano Sorrento ferry prices typically range between $38* and $159*. The average price is typically $80*. The cheapest ferries from Positano to Sorrento start from $38*. The average price for a foot passenger is $80*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 26.
The distance between Positano to Sorrento is approximately 8 miles (12km) or 7 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Positano to Sorrento currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Positano to Sorrento ferry with NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson.
Pets can travel on ferries from Positano to Sorrento with NLG & Positano Jet. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Positano - Sorrento Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson | |
| Average Price | $80 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 57 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:40 | |
| Distance | 7 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
The Italian village of Positano is located on the Amalfi Coast in the Campania region of Italy. The village began life as a fishing village and is today chic resort, famous for its hotels and boutiques along with its winding stairways that connect the town and the cliffs above. As land is scarce, buildings are stacked on top of each other, on steep slopes. The villages open areas are cultivated with vegetables and fruit which thrive in the village's fertile volcanic soil. The village has a couple of gravelly beaches which is rare in an area characterised by steep rocky cliffs that descend straight into the sea. Parts of the beaches are free but some sections have been cordoned off where visitors have to pay to use a sun bed. Unfortunately there aren't many cheap options in Positano, although the restaurants do offer a wide selection of options that should suit most people. Restaurants line the back of the beach, but if the atmosphere is too noisy and touristy for you, try ascending the steps or roads to a quieter spot.
From the village's port, ferry services operate to Amalfi, Capri and Salerno.
The Italian town of Sorrento is a very popular resort town and occupies a perfect coastal location. It is a sophisticated town and is reflected in the most of what the town has to offer including the goods sold in the local gift shops, which tend to be of a high quality. A popular attraction in the town is the Cathedral which has a prominent position in the town's skyline and is located along the Corsa Italia. Other popular attractions include the 15th century Sedil Dominova, the Villa Comunale's Chiesa de San Francesco, with its lovely 14th century cloisters, and the Basilica de San Antonino that is located on the Piazza San Antonio. Alternatively, visitors should pay a visit to the Piazza della Vittoria, which is close to the Marina Grande and whilst the views of Sorrento's bay front here may not quite rival those from the Villa Comunale, they are still rather special and well worth savouring.
From the town's port, ferries can be taken to Capri, Naples and to Castellammare di Stabia.
