The cheapest and fastest ferries from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Positano for Cava de' Tirreni on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct ferries cover the 20 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 20 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.
11:50 AM1h20Positano1:10 PMCava de' Tirreni$181One-way0 transfers
11:50 AM1h20Positano1:10 PMCava de' Tirreni$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Positano to Cava de' Tirreni
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a ferry costs an average of $18.
Distance: 10 nautical miles (20 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Cava de' Tirreni take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Positano to Cava de' Tirreni Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 1h19 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 06:04PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 0h48 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Thu |
Live departures
Positano to Cava de' Tirreni ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Positano to Cava de' Tirreni ferries for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:50 AM Positano | 1h20 | 1:10 PM Cava de' Tirreni | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni
Ferries from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 23 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:50, the last at 20:40. The fastest ferry covers the 10 nautical miles (20 km) distance in 1h 20m. There are 35 sailings per week.

Distance 10 nautical miles (20 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Ferries per day 23 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 35 |
Fastest ferry 1h 20m |
First ferry 7:50 AM |
Last ferry 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Ferry operators: Grassi Junior from Positano to Cava de' TirreniYou can travel by ferry between Positano to Cava de' Tirreni with Grassi Junior for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Grassi Junior
FAQs: Ferry from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni 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 Cava de' Tirreni, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Positano to Cava de' Tirreni
Most Positano to Cava de' Tirreni ferries use the Porto di Positano to Salerno Molo Concordia port pair. Use this guide to compare Positano and Cava de' Tirreni ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Positano port do ferries to Cava de' Tirreni leave from?
Getting to Porto di Positano from Positano city centre
Porto di Positano port facilities and services
Porto di Positano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chez Black (0.1km), Ristorante La Cambusa (0.2km), Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni (0.3km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Porto di Positano.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Porto di Positano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto di Positano.
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