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MAR Positano Villa Romana
Archaeological museum built around the remains of a Roman villa and its preserved frescoes beneath the Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
35 m
Ferries per day
18
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Piano di Sorrento to Positano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piano di Sorrento to Positano will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 18 ferries that leave Piano di Sorrento for Positano on Sat, Jun 20, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct ferries cover the 6 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest ferries will take 40 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.
COASTLINES
POSITANOJET
COASTLINES
FRECCIA D'ARGENTO
SEREMAR
CITTA DI SORRENTO
NLG JET
SEREMAR
CITTA DI SORRENTO
PICASSOOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Piano di Sorrento to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a ferry costs an average of $18.
Distance: 3 nautical miles (6 km)
Most popular Ferry | Bus |
|---|---|
$23 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Piano di Sorrento to Positano:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Piano di Sorrento to Positano costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Positano take longer:
Ferry takes on average 51m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Sat |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
The table below shows live departures for Piano di Sorrento to Positano ferries for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DELFINO | 8:50 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 9:30 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 9:00 AM Port of Sorrento | 1h25 | 10:25 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIA D'ARGENTO | 9:15 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h50 | 10:05 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
BENEDETTA II | 9:20 AM Port of Seiano | 1h40 | 11:00 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
PICASSO | 9:30 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 10:10 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
BENEDETTA II | 10:10 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h50 | 11:00 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
CITTA DI SORRENTO | 10:30 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h30 | 11:00 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 11:00 AM Port of Sorrento | 0h35 | 11:35 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
SEREMAR | 12:05 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h35 | 12:40 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
PICASSO | 12:25 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 1:05 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
COASTLINES | 1:00 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h55 | 1:55 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
CITTA DI SORRENTO | 2:55 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 3:35 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
PICASSO | 3:15 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 3:55 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 4:10 PM Port of Sorrento | 1h25 | 5:35 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
POSITANOJET | 4:40 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 5:20 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
COASTLINES | 5:10 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h50 | 6:00 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
CITTA DI SORRENTO | 5:35 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h35 | 6:10 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
POSITANOJET | 7:40 PM Port of Sorrento | 0h40 | 8:20 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Piano di Sorrento to Positano run on average 13 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 13 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 09:00, the last at 19:40. The fastest ferry covers the 3 nautical miles (6 km) distance in 35m. There are 59 sailings per week. Ferries from Piano di Sorrento to Positano are available to foot passengers.





Distance 3 nautical miles (6 km) |
Average sailing duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Ferries per day 13 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 59 |
Fastest ferry 35m |
First ferry 9:00 AM |
Last ferry 7:40 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
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Archaeological museum built around the remains of a Roman villa and its preserved frescoes beneath the Church of Santa Maria Assunta.
Small contemporary art gallery and cultural space in central Positano, featuring rotating exhibitions by local and Italian artists.
Independent gallery space known for paintings and creative exhibitions, offering a more local and lesser-known art stop in Positano.
Positano's main beach and most photographed waterfront area, surrounded by colorful cliffside buildings and the classic postcard view of town.
Panoramic road with some of Positano's best viewpoints, widely shared on social media for sweeping views over the town and sea.
Famous walking route section above Positano with spectacular Amalfi Coast views, one of the region's most celebrated outdoor experiences.
Fresh short pasta from Campania served with local mussels, clams, and prawns. A classic Amalfi Coast dish that highlights the area’s seafood.
A famous lemon dessert of sponge cake and lemon cream, closely associated with the Amalfi Coast’s prized lemons and pastry tradition.
Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil. Simple but iconic in Campania, made special by excellent local produce and fresh dairy.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant at Le Sirenuse, known for refined Campanian cuisine, candlelit atmosphere, and panoramic Positano views.
Long-established local favorite serving traditional Amalfi Coast dishes, seafood, and pasta in a warm, classic setting.
Well-known restaurant combining traditional regional cooking with a more polished style, appreciated for handmade pasta and art-filled interiors.
Positano is one of Italy’s pricier resort towns. Hotels, dining, and beach services cost well above national averages, especially in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory, but leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small tips for porters are common.
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