Sorrento – Positano
Ferry to Italy
Sorrento – Positano
Ferry to Italy
Depending on the season their are usually 13 daily and 83 weekly sailings between Sorrento and Positano. 4 ferry operators provide the ferries from Sorrento to Positano, NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson. Sorrento Positano ferries take around 40 minutes. The ferry costs between $73.30 and $297.54, 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.
The earliest Sorrento Positano ferry typically departs Sorrento at about 09:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:40.
Ferries from Sorrento to Positano sail in around 40 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 83 weekly sailings from Sorrento to Positano provided by NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson. Timetables can change from season to season.
NLG provide 34 sailings weekly. Positano Jet provide 14 sailings weekly. Seremar provide 11 sailings weekly. Alilauro Gruson provide 26 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Sorrento to Positano typically range between $73.30* and $297.54*. On average the Sorrento Positano ferry is $153.23*. The cheapest Sorrento Positano ferry prices start from $73.30*. The average price for a foot passenger is $152.80*.
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.
The distance between Sorrento to Positano is approximately 8 miles (12km) or 7 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Sorrento and Positano.
NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson allow foot passengers on Sorrento Positano ferries.
NLG & Positano Jet allow pets on ferries from Sorrento to Positano. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Sorrento - Positano Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Italy | |
| Destination | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar & Alilauro Gruson | |
| Average Price | $153 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 83 | |
| 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 July 2025.
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.
