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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
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
52 m
Ferries per day
34
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Vietri sul Mare to Positano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vietri sul Mare to Positano will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 34 ferries that leave Vietri sul Mare for Positano on Fri, Jun 19, 34 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 21 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 50 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 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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ALICOSTOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Vietri sul Mare to Positano 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 47m. 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: 11 nautical miles (21 km)
Most popular Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vietri sul Mare to Positano:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vietri sul Mare to Positano costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Positano take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 4m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Vietri sul Mare to Positano ferries for today, Thursday, June 18. 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 | |
ALICOST | 8:00 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h20 | 9:20 AM Port of Positano | 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 | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:10 AM Vietri sul Mare | 1h45 | 10:55 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:20 AM Port of Cetara | 1h35 | 10:55 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:40 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 10:55 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 9:50 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h40 | 11:30 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
COASTLINES | 10:00 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 10:15 AM Port of Cetara | 1h15 | 11:30 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 10:20 AM Vietri sul Mare | 1h35 | 11:55 AM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 10:30 AM Port of Cetara | 1h25 | 11:55 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 | |
POSITANOJET | 11:20 AM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h00 | 12:20 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 | 1:10 PM Vietri sul Mare | 1h15 | 2:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 1:20 PM Port of Cetara | 1h05 | 2:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 2:10 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 3:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 2:15 PM Port of Cetara | 1h15 | 3:30 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 2:35 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 0h55 | 3:30 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 3:10 PM Vietri sul Mare | 1h35 | 4:45 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 3:20 PM Port of Cetara | 1h25 | 4:45 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 3:30 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 4:45 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 4:50 PM Vietri sul Mare | 1h35 | 6:25 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 5:00 PM Port of Cetara | 1h25 | 6:25 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 Vietri sul Mare | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 6:10 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h20 | 7:30 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 6:20 PM Port of Cetara | 1h10 | 7:30 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
MIZAR | 6:25 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 0h50 | 7:15 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOLFO DEI POETI | 8:25 PM Salerno Molo Concordia | 0h50 | 9:15 PM Port of Positano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Vietri sul Mare to Positano run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 27 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:50, the last at 20:40. The fastest ferry covers the 11 nautical miles (21 km) distance in 50m. There are 132 sailings per week. Ferries from Vietri sul Mare to Positano are available to foot passengers.







Distance 11 nautical miles (21 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 132 |
Fastest ferry 50m |
First ferry 7:50 AM |
Last ferry 8:40 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Positano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Positano trip today.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vietri sul Mare 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.

Most Vietri sul Mare to Positano ferries use the Salerno Molo Concordia to Porto di Positano port pair. Use this guide to compare Vietri sul Mare and Positano ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Vietri sul Mare has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Ristorante 34 da Lucia (0.3km), Ristorante Evu' (0.5km), Ristorante Pascalo (0.7km)
Available at Vietri sul Mare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vietri sul Mare.
Porto di Positano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Chez Black (0.1km), Ristorante La Cambusa (0.2km), Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni (0.3km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Porto di Positano.
Available at Porto di Positano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto di Positano.
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