The cheapest and fastest ferries from Positano to Salerno
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Ferries per day
13
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Positano to Salerno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Positano to Salerno will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £16.
Of the 13 ferries that leave Positano for Salerno every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 27 Mar the direct ferries cover the 24 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 48 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.
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Compare coach and ferry for Positano to Salerno
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Positano to Salerno 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 34m. 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 coach costs an average of £4, and a ferry costs an average of £14.
Distance: 12 nautical miles (24 km)
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£15 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Positano to Salerno Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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Operator Alicost | Departure Time 14:50 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:40 | Arrival Time 09:45 | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 18:05 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 10:48 | Duration 0h48 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 16:45 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 12:50 | Arrival Time 14:30 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 17:28 | Arrival Time 18:40 | Duration 1h12 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 19:05 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:15 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 12:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 19:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 18:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 16:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 17:50 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
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Positano to Salerno ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Positano to Salerno ferries for today, Thursday 26 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:30 Positano | 1h50 | 16:20 Salerno | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:05 Positano | 1h10 | 19:15 Salerno | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Positano to Salerno
Ferries from Positano to Salerno run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 13 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:40, the last at 20:30. The fastest ferry covers the 12 nautical miles (24 km) distance in 1h 5m. There are 68 sailings per week. Ferries from Positano to Salerno are available to foot passengers.






Distance 12 nautical miles (24 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 13 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 68 |
Fastest ferry 1h 5m |
First ferry 05:40 |
Last ferry 20:30 |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: travelMar, Grassi Junior, Positano Jet, NLG, Alicost, Coastlines from Positano to SalernoYou can travel by ferry between Positano to Salerno with travelMar, Grassi Junior, Positano Jet, NLG, Alicost, Coastlines for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Positano to Salerno ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Positano to Salerno 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 Salerno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Positano and Salerno
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Chez Black (0.1km)
- Ristorante La Cambusa (0.2km)
- Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni (0.3km)
- Main companies are Positano Taxi and Amalfi Coast Taxi.
- Free
- Bus line 5070, stop: Positano Sponda
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Ristorante Cicirinella (0.6km)
- Osteria dei Sapori (0.7km)
- Pizzeria La Smorfia (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxi Salerno and Radio Taxi Salerno.
- Free
- Bus line 5, stop at Piazza della Concordia
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