The cheapest and fastest ferries from Cava de' Tirreni to Positano
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Cava de' Tirreni to Positano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cava de' Tirreni to Positano will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Cava de' Tirreni for Positano every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 29 Jul the direct ferries cover the 20 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 15 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.
9:151h15Cava de' Tirreni10:30Positano£151One-way0 changes
8:151h15Cava de' Tirreni9:30Positano£151One-way0 changes
9:001h10Cava de' Tirreni10:10Positano£171One-way0 changes
9:001h10Cava de' Tirreni10:10Positano£171One-way0 changes
9:151h15Cava de' Tirreni10:30Positano£151One-way0 changes
8:151h15Cava de' Tirreni9:30Positano£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry for Cava de' Tirreni to Positano
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Cava de' Tirreni to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a ferry costs an average of £15.
Distance: 10 nautical miles (20 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cava de' Tirreni to Positano Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 06:40 | Arrival Time 07:50 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 10:10 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 13:10 | Arrival Time 14:25 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 19:25 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Thu, Sat |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 09:30 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Cava de' Tirreni to Positano ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Cava de' Tirreni to Positano ferries for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 Cava de' Tirreni | 1h15 | 9:30 Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:00 Cava de' Tirreni | 1h10 | 10:10 Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:20 Cava de' Tirreni | 1h25 | 15:45 Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Cava de' Tirreni to Positano by coach or ferry
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Cava de' Tirreni to Positano
Ferries from Cava de' Tirreni to Positano run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 24 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 50m. There are 99 sailings per week. Ferries from Cava de' Tirreni to Positano are available to foot passengers.


Distance 10 nautical miles (20 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Ferries per day 24 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 99 |
Fastest ferry 50m |
First ferry 7:50 |
Last ferry 20:40 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: travelMar, Grassi Junior from Cava de' Tirreni to PositanoYou can travel by ferry between Cava de' Tirreni to Positano with travelMar, Grassi Junior for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Grassi Junior
FAQs: Cava de' Tirreni to Positano ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cava de' Tirreni 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cava de' Tirreni and Positano
Most Cava de' Tirreni to Positano ferries use the Salerno Molo Concordia to Porto di Positano port pair. Use this guide to compare Cava de' Tirreni and Positano ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Positano port do ferries from Cava de' Tirreni arrive at?
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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