- Must visit
MAR Positano Villa Romana
Roman villa museum with frescoed rooms and multimedia displays beneath the church, one of Positano’s most important cultural visits.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
52 m
Ferries on 17 Sept
21
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Salerno to Positano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Positano will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £15.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 21 ferries from Salerno to Positano, including 21 direct services.
On Thu 17 Sept the direct ferries cover the 24 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest ferries will take 55 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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GOLFO DEI POETI
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ALICOSTOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Positano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a ferry costs an average of £16.
Distance: 12 nautical miles (24 km)
Most popular Ferry | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Positano:
A coach is £12 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Positano costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Positano take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 7m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:30 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 08:25 | Arrival Time 09:15 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 09:50 | Arrival Time 11:30 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 14:35 | Arrival Time 15:30 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 08:40 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 07:50 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 18:25 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 12:20 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 08:55 | Arrival Time 09:55 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:40 | Arrival Time 10:55 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 20:40 | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:10 | Arrival Time 12:25 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 08:40 | Arrival Time 09:45 | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 11:55 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:40 | Arrival Time 12:55 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 17:10 | Arrival Time 18:25 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 13:10 | Arrival Time 14:25 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 14:10 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 20:25 | Arrival Time 21:15 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 16:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Positano ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ALICOST | 7:50 Port of Salerno | 0h55 | 8:45 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 8:25 Port of Salerno | 0h50 | 9:15 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
NLG JET | 8:25 Port of Salerno | 2h50 | 11:15 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 8:40 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h05 | 9:45 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
ALICOST | 8:40 Port of Salerno | 1h10 | 9:50 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
MARIA DONATA | 8:55 Port of Salerno | 1h00 | 9:55 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 9:40 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 10:55 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
MIZAR | 9:50 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h40 | 11:30 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
COASTLINES | 10:00 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h30 | 11:30 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
COASTLINES | 10:00 Salerno Molo Concordia | 2h20 | 12:20 Port of Sorrento | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 10:40 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 11:55 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 11:10 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 12:25 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
POSITANOJET | 11:20 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h00 | 12:20 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 11:40 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 12:55 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 13:10 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 14:25 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 14:10 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 15:25 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
MIZAR | 14:35 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0h55 | 15:30 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 15:30 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 16:45 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
TRAVELMAR | 17:10 Salerno Molo Concordia | 1h15 | 18:25 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
MIZAR | 18:25 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0h50 | 19:15 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
GOLFO DEI POETI | 20:25 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0h50 | 21:15 Port of Positano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Ferries from Salerno to Positano run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 16 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest ferry covers the 12 nautical miles (24 km) distance in 50m. There are 88 sailings per week. Ferries from Salerno to Positano are available to foot passengers.







Distance 12 nautical miles (24 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Ferries per day 16 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 88 |
Fastest ferry 50m |
First ferry 7:45 |
Last ferry 20:30 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Positano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Positano trip today.
Roman villa museum with frescoed rooms and multimedia displays beneath the church, one of Positano’s most important cultural visits.
Contemporary art gallery showing rotating exhibitions in central Positano, useful for visitors seeking local and international modern art.
Art space dedicated to photography and visual arts, presenting curated exhibitions in a compact venue near the town centre.
Positano’s main beach, framed by steep pastel houses and the church dome, ideal for classic views, boat watching and seaside walks.
Panoramic path linking Positano and Nocelle, famous for dramatic coastal scenery and rewarding walking views above the sea.
Quieter pebble beach reached by a scenic coastal path, popular for swimming and sunset views away from the main crowds.
Fresh anchovies from the Amalfi Coast, often marinated, fried or stuffed. They are a long-standing local staple tied to the area’s fishing tradition.
Handmade pasta tossed with courgettes, local Provolone del Monaco, basil and often cheese. A Campania classic strongly associated with the coast near Positano.
A ring-shaped sponge cake scented with Amalfi Coast lemons. It is a traditional local dessert prized for its fragrant citrus flavour.
Elegant cliffside dining with seafood, pasta and sweeping sea views. Refined atmosphere suited to a special meal in central Positano.
Traditional restaurant above the beach serving local pasta, seafood and regional dishes in a polished but relaxed setting.
Casual spot popular for pizzas, simple Campanian dishes and a laid-back atmosphere close to the centre of Positano.
Positano is pricier than many Italian coastal towns, with high hotel rates, premium dining and seasonal transport costs, especially in summer.
Service may be included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
Official public transport app
Porto di Positano -> Piazza dei Mulini, Positano
Salerno is an Italian city located on the Salerno Gulf. The ferries from Salerno to Positano connect the Gulf region to Italy. The route is currently serviced by two ferry companies. This includes a service that runs a total of seven times per week, with each trip taking about 35 minutes to complete. The other operator is the Travelmar service that also operates seven times each week. A single trip on this service takes up to one hour and ten minutes. Simply put, there are 56 combined sailings each week on the Salerno to Positano route.
There are a total of seven Travelmar service departures each day from the ports. The first departure occurs at 8:40 a.m. from Piazza Concordia with the trip taking a total of one hour and ten minutes. The last departure of the day leaves at 4:40 p.m. from the same port. The other available port is the Molo Manfredi. This port only has one departure per day at 8:40 a.m. Travelmar uses a high-speed ferry on this particular route. Note that the route taken by the ferry may vary. Some will go via Amalfi while others will pass through Cetara or Maiori with a change in Amalfi.
A ferry connection to the Amalfi Coast from Salerno is available from March all the way to October. The ferry services have landings at Maiori, Positano and Amalfi. The service by hydrofoils and ferries is provided by Travelmar. Salerno is a truly magical place and is a great place to start your tour of Italy. The ferry trip takes just over an hour. There will be a ferry leaving every one hour or two depending on the time of the year. If travelling to Amalfi by train, take a train to Salerno and then a ferry to Positano.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno 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.

Most Salerno to Positano ferries use the Salerno Molo Concordia to Porto di Positano port pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Positano ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Salerno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella (0.6km), Osteria dei Sapori (0.7km), Pizzeria La Smorfia (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Salerno.
Available at Port of Salerno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Salerno.
Porto di Positano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Chez Black (0.1km), Ristorante La Cambusa (0.2km), Ristorante Covo Dei Saraceni (0.3km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Porto di Positano.
Available at Porto di Positano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto di Positano.
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