- Must visit
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento's leading art museum in an 18th-century villa, with Neapolitan paintings, decorative arts, and sea views from the historic residence.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
51 m
Ferries per day
25
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Salerno to Sorrento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Sorrento will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 25 ferries that leave Salerno for Sorrento on Fri, Jul 17, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct ferries cover the 34 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest ferries will take 55 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 JET
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MIZAROmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Sorrento 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 bus which can get you there in 41m. 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 bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $135.
Distance: 18 nautical miles (34 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $169 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Salerno to Sorrento:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Sorrento costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $164 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Sorrento costing on average $169 (€139).
Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 20m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 47m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Sorrento ferries for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALICOST | 7:50 AM Port of Salerno | 0h55 | 8:45 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 8:25 AM Port of Salerno | 2h50 | 11:15 AM Port of Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
NLG JET | 8:25 AM Port of Salerno | 0h50 | 9:15 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 8:40 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h05 | 9:45 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
ALICOST | 8:40 AM Port of Salerno | 1h10 | 9:50 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARIA DONATA | 8:55 AM Port of Salerno | 1h00 | 9:55 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:40 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 10:55 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
COASTLINES | 10:00 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 2h20 | 12:20 PM Port of Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
COASTLINES | 10:00 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 10:40 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 11:55 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 11:10 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 12:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 11:40 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 12:55 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 1:10 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 2:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 2:10 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 3:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 3:30 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 4:45 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 5:10 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 6:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 6:10 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOLFO DEI POETI | 8:25 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 0h50 | 9:15 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 8:30 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h30 | 10:00 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
POSITANOJET | 8:40 PM Port of Salerno | 0h50 | 9:30 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Salerno to Sorrento run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:25, the last at 20:25. The fastest ferry covers the 18 nautical miles (34 km) distance in 2h 20m. There are 26 sailings per week. Ferries from Salerno to Sorrento are available to foot passengers.





Distance 18 nautical miles (34 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 26 |
Fastest ferry 2h 20m |
First ferry 8:25 AM |
Last ferry 8:25 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 77 days |
Discover the best of Sorrento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sorrento trip today.
Sorrento's leading art museum in an 18th-century villa, with Neapolitan paintings, decorative arts, and sea views from the historic residence.
Museum dedicated to marquetry, showcasing Sorrento's signature wood inlay craft in a historic palazzo. Ideal for understanding local artistic identity.
Small civic museum preserving local archaeological finds and historical materials. A useful stop for context on the Sorrentine Peninsula's past.
Sorrento's main square and transport hub, framed by historic buildings and terraces. The essential starting point for exploring the city center.
Historic lane lined with shops and old buildings, ideal for strolling through the heart of the old town and absorbing Sorrento's atmosphere.
Clifftop public garden with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. One of Sorrento's most rewarding viewpoints, especially at sunset.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is baked potato gnocchi with tomato sauce, fiordilatte and basil, a signature comfort dish from the Sorrento peninsula.
Delizia al Limone is a soft sponge cake filled and coated with lemon cream, celebrating the area's famous fragrant lemons.
Limoncello is the local lemon liqueur made from Sorrento lemon zest, traditionally served chilled after meals across the peninsula.
Clifftop restaurant with sea views, specializing in seafood and modern Mediterranean dishes in an upscale setting.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Campanian tasting menus and polished service in central Sorrento.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving local pasta, seafood and regional specialties in a lively, rustic setting.
Sorrento is pricier than many southern Italian towns. Hotels and restaurants in peak season cost more, while local buses and trains stay relatively affordable.
Service is often included or rounded in. Leave €1-2 at cafés, round up taxi fares, and tip 5-10% at restaurants only for very good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno to Sorrento 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 Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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