- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Ferries per day
6
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Positano to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Positano to Naples will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 6 ferries that leave Positano for Naples on Tue, May 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct ferries cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 10 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.
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NLG JETOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Positano to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 16 nautical miles (30 km)
Most popular Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Naples:
A ferry is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Positano to Naples costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Naples take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 04:24PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Positano to Naples ferries for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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POSITANOJET | 8:30 AM Port of Positano | 1h50 | 10:20 AM Naples Beverello | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 10:55 AM Port of Positano | 2h35 | 1:30 PM Naples Beverello | 0 transfersDirect | |
POSITANOJET | 12:30 PM Port of Positano | 1h10 | 1:40 PM Naples Beverello | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 4:24 PM Port of Positano | 1h25 | 5:49 PM Naples Beverello | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 4:35 PM Port of Positano | 2h10 | 6:45 PM Naples Beverello | 0 transfersDirect |
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Ferries from Positano to Naples run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:20, the last at 18:25. The fastest ferry covers the 16 nautical miles (30 km) distance in 1h 10m. There are 25 sailings per week. Ferries from Positano to Naples are available to foot passengers.





Distance 16 nautical miles (30 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 25 |
Fastest ferry 1h 10m |
First ferry 7:20 AM |
Last ferry 6:25 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
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One of the world’s leading archaeological museums, famed for treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Farnese Collection.
Major fine arts museum in a Bourbon palace, with works by Caravaggio, Titian, and Neapolitan masters, plus a vast park.
Small but world-famous museum chapel housing the Veiled Christ, one of Naples’ most celebrated sculptures.
The historic street slicing through the old center, ideal for walking past churches, palaces, shops, and dense local street life.
One of Naples’ busiest and most famous streets, popular for architecture, shopping, and easy access to key sights.
Dense, atmospheric neighborhood of lanes, stairways, murals, and everyday city life that has become especially popular with visitors.
Naples’ iconic wood-fired pizza with a soft, elastic crust and simple toppings such as Margherita or Marinara; it is the city’s most famous culinary tradition.
A classic Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. It is one of the oldest local pizzas and is naturally free of dairy.
Spaghetti with clams, olive oil, garlic, and parsley, reflecting Naples’ strong connection to the sea and simple southern flavors.
One of Naples’ best-known pizza institutions in the historic center, celebrated for generous toppings, quality ingredients, and constant local energy.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant on the seafront, offering refined contemporary interpretations of Campanian and Neapolitan cuisine.
Historic, no-frills pizzeria famous worldwide for classic Neapolitan pizza, especially Margherita and Marinara, with a lively traditional atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Milan or Rome. Pizza and casual dining are good value, while hotels in central areas can cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a small coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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