How to get to Sorrento from Positano

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Compare coach and ferry for Positano to Sorrento

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Positano to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. 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 ferry costs an average of £18, while a coach costs an average of £45.

Distance: 9 km

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£45

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£18

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£2

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1h 20m

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1h 48m

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48m

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42m

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is a ferry with an average price of £18.

This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Sorrento:

A ferry is £27 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Positano to Sorrento costing on average £45.

The fastest way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Positano and Sorrento including taking a coach and ferry.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £45 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-42.05. The journey takes 50m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Positano to Sorrento

How to get to Sorrento from Positano by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Positano JetPOSITANOJET
    15:400h40
    Port of Positano
    16:20Port of Sorrento
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Positano JetPOSITANOJET
    15:400h40
    Port of Positano
    16:20Port of Sorrento
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • NLGPICASSO
    14:100h30
    Port of Positano
    14:40Port of Sorrento
    £201One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • AlilauroALILAURO GRUSON
    17:050h35
    Port of Positano
    17:40Port of Sorrento
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • AlilauroALILAURO GRUSON
    15:240h35
    Port of Positano
    15:59Port of Sorrento
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • AlilauroALILAURO GRUSON
    12:250h45
    Port of Positano
    13:10Port of Sorrento
    £181One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Positano to Sorrento

Travel to Sorrento easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Positano to Sorrento.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Positano and Sorrento including taking a coach and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is a ferry with an average price of £18.

This is compared to other travel options from Positano to Sorrento:

A ferry is £27 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Positano to Sorrento costing on average £45.

The fastest way to travel from Positano to Sorrento is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 48m.

The Positano to Sorrento distance is approximately 9 km.
The average frequency per day from Positano to Sorrento is:
  • Around 11 ferries per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Positano and Sorrento as scheduled services by coach and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Positano to Sorrento:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Positano and arrive in Port of Sorrento.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Positano to Sorrento, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alilauro, Laser Capri, Seremar, NLG, Positano Jet, Coastlines to go to Sorrento by ferry.
  • Travel with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. to go to Sorrento by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Positano to Sorrento with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct ferries per day with Alilauro, Laser Capri, Seremar, NLG, Positano Jet, Coastlines.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S..
Omio customers who travel from Positano to Sorrento often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Rome, Capri, Amalfi, Pompei. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sorrento and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Positano to Sorrento, you can choose from several travel options including coach and ferry.
In Sorrento, you can enjoy a day trip to Capri to explore its breathtaking landscapes and the Blue Grotto. Take a cooking class to learn authentic Italian dishes, or relax at the Baths of Queen Giovanna, a natural swimming pool surrounded by ancient ruins. Hike the Path of the Gods for stunning views of the Amalfi Coast and attend a limoncello tasting to savour the local lemon liqueur. Visit Piazza Tasso, the bustling main square, and explore Marina Grande, a picturesque fishing village. Admire the Sorrento Cathedral with its beautiful frescoes, stroll through Villa Comunale for panoramic views of the Bay of Naples, and discover fine art at Museo Correale di Terranova.
A stay of 3 to 4 days in Sorrento is ideal to explore its charming streets, enjoy local cuisine, and take day trips to nearby attractions like the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.

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