Sorrento - Positano
Ferries to Italy
Sorrento - Positano
Ferries to Italy
The Sorrento to Positano ferry route is provided by 4 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Sorrento to Positano is approximately 40 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Sorrento to Positano cost around $50 and $283, 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 Sorrento to Positano.
Sorrento Positano ferry sailings typycally depart from Sorrento at around 09:00. The last ferry leaves at 19:40.
The Sorrento Positano ferry trip can take around 40 minutes. The fastest Sorrento to Positano ferry is around 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 74 weekly sailings from Sorrento to Positano serviced by NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Sorrento Positano ferry prices typically range between $50* and $283*. The average price is typically $140*. The cheapest ferries from Sorrento to Positano start from $50*. The average price for a foot passenger is $140*.
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 Sorrento to Positano is approximately 8 miles (12km) or 7 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Sorrento to Positano currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Sorrento to Positano ferry with NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson.
Pets can travel on ferries from Sorrento to Positano with NLG & Positano Jet. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Sorrento - Positano Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson | |
| Average Price | $140 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 74 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 40 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:40 | |
| Distance | 7 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
The Italian town of Sorrento is located in Camania in southern Italy and overlooks the Bay of Naples. There are many amazing views from the town towards the city of Naples, Vesuvius and across to the island of Capri. As it is close to Naples and Pompeii and at the south eastern end of the Circumvesuviana railway line, Sorrento is a very popular tourist destination. The town is also on the Amalfi Drive which is an 80 km narrow road that follows the coast's high cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea between Sorrento and Amalfi. Aside from the beautiful towns and villages along the road, the road itself is a popular tourist attraction in its own right because of the spectacular views to be had.
The town itself does not have a great deal of attractions to offer and is therefore principally used by tourists as a base from which to explore the surrounding areas. Although, the 14th century Chiesa di San Francesco, with its flowery cloister, is worth visiting. There is also a small garden next to the church which has spectacular views across the Bay of Naples and is a good place to stop for a little peace and quiet. South of Corso Italia there is a medieval cathedral, and more of the town's history can be seen at Museo Correale, near the station.
From the town's port, ferries can be taken to Capri, Naples and to Castellammare di Stabia.
The Italian town of Positano is located along the beautiful Amalfi Coast and is widely regarded by many as one of the most picturesque coastal towns in the country. The town itself has a good number of pretty pastel coloured houses that seem to cling to the hillside next to the sea and visitors should be aware that there are a large number of steep streets and stairways in the town which may be a challenge for some. Despite the town now being a popular holiday destination it has still managed to retain a great deal of its charming fishing village atmosphere that has stunning cliff-hugging roads, lively beachfronts and some breathtaking views. Apart from lazing in the sun on one of the town's beaches popular things to do include taking a cruise along the Amalfi Coast, taking in the lovely view of the Bay of Salerno, or trekking along one of the regions walking trails which includes the stunning cliff side path that connects the Spiaggia Grande and Spiaggia del Fornillo beaches.
Ferries to Amalfi, Capri and Salerno depart from the town's harbour.
