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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sorrento to Castellabate
Showing times and prices for 10 Aug
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
47 m
Ferries per day
24
Distance
62 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sorrento to Castellabate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sorrento to Castellabate will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £15.
Fast ferries
Of the 24 ferries that leave Sorrento for Castellabate every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon 10 Aug the direct ferries cover the 62 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 25 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.
GRASSI JUNIOR10:000h48Port of Positano10:48Salerno Molo Concordia£151One-way0 changes- MIZAR16:451h25Port of Positano18:10Salerno Molo Concordia£151One-way0 changes
- MIZAR12:501h40Port of Positano14:30Salerno Molo Concordia£151One-way0 changes
- MIZAR8:401h05Port of Positano9:45Salerno Molo Concordia£151One-way0 changes
- GOLFO DEI POETI19:051h10Port of Positano20:15Salerno Molo Concordia£151One-way0 changes
MARIA DONATA20:000h25Port of Positano20:25Port of Salerno£151One-way0 changes- GRASSI JUNIOR10:000h48Port of Positano10:48Salerno Molo Concordia£151One-way0 changes
- POSITANOJET9:000h50Port of Positano9:50Salerno Molo Concordia£151One-way0 changes
ALICOST19:400h55Port of Positano20:35Port of Salerno£151One-way0 changes
NLG JET18:040h55Port of Positano18:59Port of Salerno£181One-way0 changes
Sorrento to Castellabate Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 14:50 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 08:40 | Arrival Time 09:45 | Duration 1h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 18:05 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 10:48 | Duration 0h48 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 23:00 | Arrival Time 00:25 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 09:55 | Arrival Time 11:14 | Duration 1h19 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 16:45 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 1h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 12:50 | Arrival Time 14:30 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 17:28 | Arrival Time 18:40 | Duration 1h12 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 21:15 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Coastlines | Departure Time 17:10 | Arrival Time 19:15 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Grassi Junior | Departure Time 19:05 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 1h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 09:50 | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 18:04 | Arrival Time 18:59 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Positano Jet | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 20:25 | Duration 0h25 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator NLG | Departure Time 16:10 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 2h50 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 12:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 19:45 | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 20:35 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Alicost | Departure Time 17:50 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 16:50 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator travelMar | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 18:20 | Duration 1h20 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Live departures
Sorrento to Castellabate ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Castellabate ferries for tomorrow, Monday 10 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIZAR | 8:40 Port of Positano | 1h05 | 9:45 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| POSITANOJET | 9:00 Port of Positano | 0h50 | 9:50 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
 TRAVELMAR | 9:55 Port of Positano | 1h19 | 11:14 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| GRASSI JUNIOR | 10:00 Port of Positano | 0h48 | 10:48 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 11:30 Port of Positano | 1h15 | 12:45 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 12:00 Port of Positano | 1h20 | 13:20 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| MIZAR | 12:50 Port of Positano | 1h40 | 14:30 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 13:30 Port of Positano | 1h15 | 14:45 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| ALICOST | 14:50 Port of Positano | 1h10 | 16:00 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 15:30 Port of Positano | 1h20 | 16:50 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| NLG JET | 16:10 Port of Sorrento | 2h50 | 19:00 Port of Salerno | 0 changesdirect | |
| MIZAR | 16:45 Port of Positano | 1h25 | 18:10 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 17:00 Port of Positano | 1h20 | 18:20 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
 COASTLINES | 17:10 Port of Sorrento | 2h05 | 19:15 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| ALICOST | 17:28 Port of Positano | 1h12 | 18:40 Port of Salerno | 0 changesdirect | |
| ALICOST | 17:50 Port of Positano | 1h30 | 19:20 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| NLG JET | 18:04 Port of Positano | 0h55 | 18:59 Port of Salerno | 0 changesdirect | |
| COASTLINES | 18:05 Port of Positano | 1h10 | 19:15 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 18:30 Port of Positano | 1h15 | 19:45 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| GOLFO DEI POETI | 19:05 Port of Positano | 1h10 | 20:15 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| ALICOST | 19:40 Port of Positano | 0h55 | 20:35 Port of Salerno | 0 changesdirect | |
| MARIA DONATA | 20:00 Port of Positano | 0h25 | 20:25 Port of Salerno | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 20:00 Port of Positano | 1h15 | 21:15 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
| TRAVELMAR | 23:00 Port of Positano | 1h25 | 0:25 Salerno Molo Concordia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Sorrento to Castellabate
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Take a ferry from Sorrento to Castellabate and enjoy the approximately 33 nautical miles (62 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:25, the last at 20:25. There are 10 sailings per week. Ferries from Sorrento to Castellabate are available to foot passengers.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Official Omio partners on this route
Distance 33 nautical miles (62 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 45m |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 10 |
First ferry 8:25 |
Last ferry 20:25 |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £21
Ferry operators: NLG from Sorrento to CastellabateYou can travel by ferry between Sorrento to Castellabate with NLG for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
NLG
About
Navigazione Libera del Golfo (NLG) is an Italian ferry company that operates services in the Gulf of Naples. The company was established in 1932 and is based in Naples, Italy. NLG operates a fleet of ferries that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles between the islands of the Gulf of Naples and the mainland, such as the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£21
NLG frequency
2 a day
Additional luggage
Passengers are allowed to carry one piece of luggage free of charge, with maximum dimensions of 50x30x15 cm and a weight up to 5 kg. Additional or oversized luggage can be transported upon payment of the applicable fee.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled up to 48 hours before departure with a 30% penalty. After this deadline, no refund is due.
Amenities on board the ferry
Food sold onboard
A small snack bar is available on board for refreshments.
Toilets
Accessibility
Some NLG vessels offer services for people with disabilities, including reserved seats and accessible bathrooms. However, not all vessels have the same facilities, so it is advisable to contact the company prior to travel to confirm specific accessibility needs.
Pets
Dogs, cats, and other small live pets are allowed on board upon payment of the applicable fare. Dogs must wear a muzzle and be on a leash. Cats and other small animals must be kept in appropriate carriers. Pets are not permitted in passenger lounges, except for guide dogs accompanying visually impaired passengers.
Complete guide to Castellabate
Things to do in Castellabate
Discover the best of Castellabate — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Castellabate trip today.
Museo Civico Castellabate
Civic museum in the old town presenting local history, archaeology and traditions connected with Castellabate and its territory.
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Small museum space dedicated to sacred art and devotional objects tied to the basilica and local religious life.
- Must visit
Piazza 10 Ottobre 1123
Main square of the hill town, framed by historic buildings and broad views towards the coast. A classic stop for photos.
- Must visit
Centro Storico di Castellabate
Medieval old town of lanes, stone arches and terraces, ideal for a slow walk through the historic heart of Castellabate.
- Recommended
Punta Licosa
Scenic coastal headland with pine woods, clear water and walking paths, popular for nature and sea views.
Fusilli cilentani al ragù
A rustic Cilento pasta with hand-made fusilli, slow-cooked tomato sauce and goat or lamb ragù. It is a celebratory inland dish tied to family Sundays.
- Gluten-free
Alici di menaica
Salted anchovies from nearby Menaica tradition, caught with ancient nets and preserved by hand. A prized local speciality of the Cilento coast.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Spaghetti aglio, olio e mollica
A simple pasta from Cilento with olive oil, garlic, chilli and often local breadcrumbs. It reflects the area’s frugal peasant cooking traditions.
Ristorante L'Approdo
Refined dining with strong focus on local fish and polished Campanian cooking, suited to a longer dinner by the sea.
Ristorante Il Calesse
Established seaside restaurant in Santa Maria di Castellabate known for Cilento seafood, pasta and a relaxed coastal setting.
Lo Sparviero
Traditional local restaurant serving Campanian seafood and regional classics in an informal, dependable setting near the historic centre.
Euro (€)
Moderate for coastal Italy: stays rise in summer, dining is reasonable, and local buses are cheap compared with major resort areas.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for a simple meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45-80 per person for a higher-end meal.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave 5-10% at restaurants only for notably good service.
FAQs: Sorrento to Castellabate ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sorrento to Castellabate 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 Castellabate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The earliest ferry from Sorrento to Castellabate leaves at 8:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Sorrento to Castellabate leaves at 20:25.
Yes, there are 5 direct ferries a day from Sorrento to Castellabate with NLG. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Sorrento to Castellabate.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Sorrento to Castellabate.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Sorrento to Castellabate is possible with NLG. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Sorrento to Castellabate, you can count on NLG for the best way to get you to Castellabate. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Sorrento and Castellabate and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Sorrento to Castellabate is May.
Yes, you can take a coach between Sorrento and Castellabate.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Sorrento and Castellabate
Most Sorrento to Castellabate ferries use the Port of Sorrento to Port of Salerno port pair. Use this guide to compare Sorrento and Castellabate ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Departure ports in Sorrento
Arrival ports in Castellabate
Which Sorrento port do ferries to Castellabate leave from?
Ferries from Sorrento to Castellabate leave from Port of Sorrento. The port is from Sorrento city centre at Via Marina Piccola, 35, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy.
Port of SorrentoVia Marina Piccola, 35, 80067 Sorrento NA, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Port of Sorrento from Sorrento city centre
Bus008 · 12m · £3
Port of Sorrento 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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Ruccio (0.1km), Ristorante Bagni Delfino (0.8km), Il Ristorante di Le Sirenuse (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Sorrento.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Sorrento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Sorrento.
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