The cheapest and fastest ferries from Paestum to Positano
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Paestum to Positano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paestum to Positano will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Paestum for Positano on Mon, Dec 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct ferries cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 4 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Paestum to Positano
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Paestum to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a ferry costs an average of €13.
Distance: 26 nautical miles (50 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paestum to Positano ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Paestum to Positano ferries for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:10 PM Paestum | 1h15 | 4:25 PM Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Paestum | 1h00 | 5:25 PM Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
![]() | 6:55 AM Paestum | 2h04 | 8:59 AM Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Paestum to Positano
Ferries from Paestum to Positano run on average 16 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 16 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 20:30. The fastest ferry covers the 26 nautical miles (50 km) distance in 1h 0m. There are 29 sailings per week. Ferries from Paestum to Positano are available to foot passengers.


Distance 26 nautical miles (50 km) |
Average sailing duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Ferries per day 16 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 29 |
Fastest ferry 1h 0m |
First ferry 08:00 |
Last ferry 20:30 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Travelmar, NLG from Paestum to PositanoYou can travel by ferry between Paestum to Positano with Travelmar, NLG for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Paestum to Positano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paestum 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 Paestum to Positano
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Chez Black (0.1km)
- Ristorante La Cambusa (0.2km)
- Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni (0.3km)
- Main companies are Positano Taxi and Amalfi Coast Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 5070, stop: Positano Sponda
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