How to travel from Positano to Sorrento

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Compare ferry and bus for Positano to Sorrento

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Positano to Sorrento 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 36m. 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 $2, and a ferry costs an average of $27.

Distance: 5 miles (9 km)

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$28

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$2

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1h 49m

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49m

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36m

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from Positano to Sorrento

How to get from Positano to Sorrento by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CoastlinesCOASTLINES
    11:35 AM0h45
    Port of Positano
    12:20 PMPort of Sorrento
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • CoastlinesCOASTLINES
    11:35 AM0h45
    Port of Positano
    12:20 PMPort of Sorrento
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NLGPICASSO
    2:10 PM0h30
    Port of Positano
    2:40 PMPort of Sorrento
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NLGPICASSO
    10:33 AM1h07
    Port of Positano
    11:40 AMPort of Sorrento
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlilauroCITTA DI SORRENTO
    12:25 PM0h45
    Port of Positano
    1:10 PMPort of Sorrento
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • NLGNLG JET
    9:15 AM1h35
    Port of Positano
    10:50 AMPort of Sorrento
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Positano to Sorrento

Travel to Sorrento easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Positano to Sorrento.

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There are 2 options to travel between Positano and Sorrento including taking a ferry and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Sorrento:

A bus is $24 (€20) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Positano to Sorrento costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is by bus with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Ferry takes on average 30m.

The distance from Positano to Sorrento is approximately 5 miles (9 km).
The average frequency per day from Positano to Sorrento is:
  • Around 9 ferries per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Positano and Sorrento as scheduled services by ferry and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Positano to Sorrento:
  • Buses mostly depart from Positano, Mandara (Parcheggio) and arrive in Sorrento, Enjoy Travelling office.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Positano and arrive in Port of Sorrento.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Positano to Sorrento, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar, Coastlines, Alilauro, NLG to go to Sorrento by ferry.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud to go to Sorrento by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Positano to Sorrento with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct ferries per day with NLG, Positano Jet, Seremar, Coastlines, Alilauro, NLG.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Sita Sud.
Omio customers who travel from Positano to Sorrento often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Capri, Rome, Amalfi, Pompei. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sorrento and these popular destinations at a great price.

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