- Must visit
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento’s main civic museum in a historic villa, displaying local paintings, furniture, ceramics and views over the coast from its gardens.
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
34 m
Ferries per day
31
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Praiano to Sorrento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Praiano to Sorrento will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £16.
Of the 31 ferries that leave Praiano for Sorrento every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 07 Aug the direct ferries cover the 13 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 40 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.
COASTLINES
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POSITANOJET
BENEDETTA II
COASTLINES
NLG JET
PICASSO
ALILAURO GRUSON
ALILAURO GRUSON
POSITANOJETOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Praiano to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a ferry costs an average of £14.
Distance: 7 nautical miles (13 km)
Most popular Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £2 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 14:20 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 14:55 | Arrival Time 16:20 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 10:50 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 08:25 | Arrival Time 10:05 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 11:35 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 10:45 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 10:25 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 1h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 15:40 | Arrival Time 16:20 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 17:05 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 18:16 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h04 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 17:45 | Arrival Time 18:35 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 17:02 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 1h13 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 15:45 | Arrival Time 16:40 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 14:58 | Arrival Time 15:59 | Duration 1h01 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 14:10 | Arrival Time 14:40 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 13:40 | Arrival Time 14:40 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 15:24 | Arrival Time 15:59 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 10:53 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 0h47 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 10:33 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 1h07 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 11:45 | Arrival Time 13:25 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 15:24 | Arrival Time 15:54 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 16:25 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 17:20 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 11:25 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 08:54 | Arrival Time 10:24 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 15:40 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 14:10 | Arrival Time 14:55 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 16:10 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 12:25 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Seremar | Departure Time 16:55 | Arrival Time 17:45 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 16:24 | Arrival Time 16:54 | Duration 0h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 11:55 | Arrival Time 13:10 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Alilauro | Departure Time 16:45 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 18:40 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Praiano to Sorrento ferries for tomorrow, Friday 7 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NLG JET | 8:25 Port of Maiori | 1h40 | 10:05 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 8:54 Port of Amalfi | 1h30 | 10:24 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 9:15 Port of Positano | 1h35 | 10:50 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 9:45 Port of Maiori | 1h40 | 11:25 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
COASTLINES | 10:25 Port of Maiori | 1h55 | 12:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
PICASSO | 10:33 Port of Positano | 1h07 | 11:40 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
COASTLINES | 10:45 Port of Amalfi | 1h35 | 12:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
PICASSO | 10:53 Port of Amalfi | 0h47 | 11:40 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
COASTLINES | 11:35 Port of Positano | 0h45 | 12:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 11:45 Port of Maiori | 1h40 | 13:25 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
ALILAURO GRUSON | 11:55 Port of Amalfi | 1h15 | 13:10 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
ALILAURO GRUSON | 12:25 Port of Positano | 0h45 | 13:10 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
PICASSO | 13:40 Port of Amalfi | 1h00 | 14:40 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
PICASSO | 14:10 Port of Positano | 0h30 | 14:40 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
HYDRA | 14:55 Port of Amalfi | 1h25 | 16:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
ALILAURO GRUSON | 14:58 Port of Amalfi | 1h01 | 15:59 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
ALILAURO GRUSON | 15:24 Port of Positano | 0h35 | 15:59 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
COASTLINES | 15:40 Port of Amalfi | 1h15 | 16:55 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
POSITANOJET | 15:40 Port of Positano | 0h40 | 16:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 15:45 Port of Amalfi | 0h55 | 16:40 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 15:45 Port of Maiori | 2h35 | 18:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
COASTLINES | 16:10 Port of Positano | 0h45 | 16:55 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 16:24 Port of Positano | 0h30 | 16:54 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
BENEDETTA II | 16:25 Port of Amalfi | 1h20 | 17:45 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
ALILAURO GRUSON | 16:45 Port of Amalfi | 0h55 | 17:40 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
BENEDETTA II | 16:55 Port of Positano | 0h50 | 17:45 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
PICASSO | 17:02 Port of Amalfi | 1h13 | 18:15 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
ALILAURO GRUSON | 17:05 Port of Positano | 0h35 | 17:40 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
PICASSO | 17:45 Port of Positano | 0h50 | 18:35 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
ALILAURO GRUSON | 18:16 Port of Positano | 1h04 | 19:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
POSITANOJET | 18:40 Port of Positano | 0h40 | 19:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Praiano to Sorrento run on average 20 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
There are 20 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:54, the last at 19:40. The fastest ferry covers the 7 nautical miles (13 km) distance in 30m. There are 104 sailings per week. Ferries from Praiano to Sorrento are available to foot passengers.




Distance 7 nautical miles (13 km) |
Average sailing duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 20 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 104 |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 8:54 |
Last ferry 19:40 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Sorrento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sorrento trip today.
Sorrento’s main civic museum in a historic villa, displaying local paintings, furniture, ceramics and views over the coast from its gardens.
A compact museum dedicated to the inlaid wood craft that shaped Sorrento’s identity, with period objects and demonstrations of local artistry.
A contemporary art space in a historic villa, hosting temporary exhibitions in a refined setting close to the old town and sea views.
Sorrento’s best-known square, busy with shops and transport links, and a practical starting point for exploring the historic centre and coast.
A scenic public villa above the sea with classic Bay of Naples views, sunset benches and easy access to the cloister and old town lanes.
The old fishing harbour below the cliffs, loved for its colourful boats, waterfront setting and traditional atmosphere close to the centre.
Gnocchi alla sorrentina are soft potato dumplings baked with tomato sauce, fiordilatte and basil. They are a signature comfort dish of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Delizia al limone is a sponge cake filled and coated with lemon cream. It celebrates the area’s famous lemons and is a classic Sorrento pastry.
Cannelloni sorrentina are pasta tubes filled traditionally with ricotta and baked in tomato sauce with cheese. They are a well-known Sunday-style local dish.
Elegant dining room with sea views, focused on polished Campanian cooking, seafood and tasting menus inside Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria.
Traditional restaurant serving local pasta, seafood and Campanian dishes with a refined but relaxed atmosphere in central Sorrento.
Popular traditional venue for wood-fired pizza, pasta and local favourites in an informal, busy atmosphere close to the historic centre.
More expensive than many Italian towns, with higher hotel rates, dining and seasonal transport costs in peak tourist months.
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Round up taxi fares. Small change is enough in cafés.
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Porto di Sorrento -> Piazza Tasso, Sorrento
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Praiano to Sorrento 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 Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Praiano to Sorrento ferries use the Porto di Positano to Port of Sorrento port pair. Use this guide to compare Praiano and Sorrento ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Sorrento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Ruccio (0.1km), Ristorante Bagni Delfino (0.8km), Il Ristorante di Le Sirenuse (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Sorrento.
Available at Port of Sorrento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Sorrento.
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