The cheapest and fastest ferries from Positano to Scala
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
28 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Positano to Scala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Positano to Scala will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Positano for Scala every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed 22 Jul the direct ferries cover the 11 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 30 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.
12:300h25Positano12:55Scala£91One-way0 changes
11:300h30Positano12:00Scala£101One-way0 changes
12:300h25Positano12:55Scala£91One-way0 changes
11:300h30Positano12:00Scala£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry for Positano to Scala
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Positano to Scala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a ferry costs an average of £9.
Distance: 5 nautical miles (11 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Positano to Scala Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 11:50 | Arrival Time 12:10 | Duration 0h20 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 12:55 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
Live departures
Positano to Scala ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Positano to Scala ferries for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 Positano | 0h30 | 12:00 Scala | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Positano | 0h25 | 12:55 Scala | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Positano to Scala by coach or ferry
Compare coach and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Positano to Scala
Ferries from Positano to Scala run on average 27 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 27 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:25, the last at 21:30. The fastest ferry covers the 5 nautical miles (11 km) distance in 20m. There are 40 sailings per week.
Distance 5 nautical miles (11 km) |
Average sailing duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 40 |
Fastest ferry 20m |
First ferry 8:25 |
Last ferry 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Positano to Scala ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Positano to Scala 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 Scala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Positano and Scala
Most Positano to Scala ferries use the Porto di Positano to Port of Amalfi port pair. Use this guide to compare Positano and Scala ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Positano port do ferries to Scala leave from?
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.
