Salerno – Positano

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Salerno – Positano

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Ferry from Salerno to Positano

Depending on the season their are usually 17 daily and 110 weekly sailings between Salerno and Positano. 5 ferry operators provide the ferries from Salerno to Positano, NLG, Travelmar, Alicost, Positano Jet & Grassi Junior. Salerno Positano ferries take around 1 hour 15 minutes. The ferry costs between $65.21 and $257.72, 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 Salerno to Positano.

What's the ferry schedule from Salerno to Positano?

The earliest Salerno Positano ferry typically departs Salerno at about 07:40 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.

How long is the ferry from Salerno to Positano?

Ferries from Salerno to Positano sail in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 50 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Salerno Positano Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 110 weekly sailings from Salerno to Positano provided by NLG, Travelmar, Alicost, Positano Jet & Grassi Junior. Timetables can change from season to season.

NLG provide 7 sailings weekly. Travelmar provide 67 sailings weekly. Alicost provide 11 sailings weekly. Positano Jet provide 7 sailings weekly. Grassi Junior provide 27 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost fromSalerno to Positano?

The price of a ferry from Salerno to Positano typically range between $65.21* and $257.72*. On average the Salerno Positano ferry is $131.96*. The cheapest Salerno Positano ferry prices start from $65.21*. The average price for a foot passenger is $131.80*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.

What is the distance from Salerno to Positano?

The distance between Salerno to Positano is approximately 18 miles (30km) or 16 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Salerno to Positano with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Salerno and Positano.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Salerno to Positano?

NLG, Travelmar, Alicost, Positano Jet & Grassi Junior allow foot passengers on Salerno Positano ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Salerno to Positano?

NLG & Travelmar allow pets on ferries from Salerno to Positano. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Salerno - Positano Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationItaly
DestinationItaly
No. of Operators5
OperatorsNLG, Travelmar, Alicost, Positano Jet & Grassi Junior
Average Price$132
Average Daily Sailings17
Average Weekly Sailings110
Average Sailing Duration1 h 15 m
Fastest Sailing Duration50 m
First Ferry07:40
Last Ferry20:30
Distance16 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.

Salerno to Positano Ferry Most Popular Questions

Salerno Guide

The Italian city of Salerno is located on the Gulf of Salerno on the Tyrrhenian Sea, and is the capital of the Salerno region of Italy, and is close to the Amalfi Coast. The town is well known as the home of the first medical school in the world, the Schola Medica Salernitana. The city, which is the cultural hub of the region is popular with visitors who enjoy strolling around the city taking in the wonderful sights, many of which are located close to the city centre. The city is characterised by beautiful pedestrian street, large piazzas and lovely shops.

The city is located in the centre of a geographical triangle nicknamed the Tourist Triangle of the 3 P's, whose corners take in the towns of Pompeii, Paestum and Positano. Because of this there are many points of interest including the Lungomare Trieste (Trieste Seafront Promenade), the Castello di Arechi (Arechi's Castle), the Duomo (the Cathedral) and the Museo Didattico della Scuola Medica Salernitana (the Educational Museum of the Salernitan Medical School).


Positano Guide

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.

Salerno to Positano
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 30/06/2025 and 6/07/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Alicost 07:50 08:45 55 minutes Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
NLG 08:25 09:15 50 minutes Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Travelmar 08:40 09:45 1 hour 5 minutes Everyday
Alicost 08:40 09:50 1 hour 10 minutes Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Travelmar 09:40 10:55 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Grassi Junior 09:50 11:35 1 hour 45 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 10:40 11:55 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 11:10 12:25 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Positano Jet 11:20 12:20 1 hour Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Travelmar 11:40 12:55 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 13:10 14:25 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 14:10 15:25 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Grassi Junior 14:35 15:45 1 hour 10 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 15:30 16:45 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 17:10 18:25 1 hour 15 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 18:10 19:30 1 hour 20 minutes Everyday
Grassi Junior 18:25 19:35 1 hour 10 minutes Everyday
Grassi Junior 20:25 21:35 1 hour 10 minutes Everyday
Travelmar 20:30 22:00 1 hour 30 minutes Mon, Sun

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