How to get to Positano from Sorrento

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Compare coach and ferry for Sorrento to Positano

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sorrento to Positano 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 47m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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

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

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

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

Other travel options to Positano take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sorrento and Positano 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 £-42.08. The journey takes 50m versus 33m 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 Sorrento to Positano

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

  • CoastlinesCOASTLINES
    13:000h55
    Port of Sorrento
    13:55Port of Positano
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • CoastlinesCOASTLINES
    13:000h55
    Port of Sorrento
    13:55Port of Positano
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • AlilauroALILAURO GRUSON
    10:300h30
    Port of Sorrento
    11:00Port of Positano
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SeremarSEREMAR
    12:050h35
    Port of Sorrento
    12:40Port of Positano
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • AlilauroALILAURO GRUSON
    17:350h35
    Port of Sorrento
    18:10Port of Positano
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • AlilauroALILAURO GRUSON
    14:550h40
    Port of Sorrento
    15:35Port of Positano
    £181One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Sorrento to Positano

Travel to Positano 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 Sorrento to Positano.

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

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

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

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

Other travel options to Positano take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 47m.

The Sorrento to Positano distance is approximately 9 km.
The average frequency per day from Sorrento to Positano is:
  • Around 13 ferries per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sorrento and Positano 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 Sorrento to Positano:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Sorrento and arrive in Port of Positano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sorrento to Positano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alilauro, Seremar, NLG, Positano Jet, Coastlines to go to Positano by ferry.
  • Travel with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. to go to Positano by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sorrento to Positano with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct ferries per day with Alilauro, Seremar, NLG, Positano Jet, Coastlines.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S..
Omio customers who travel from Sorrento to Positano often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Amalfi, Salerno, Capri, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Positano and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Sorrento to Positano, you can choose from several travel options including coach and ferry.
In Positano, you can stroll through narrow streets filled with charming boutiques and local artisan shops, enjoy a boat tour for a unique perspective of the picturesque coastline, visit local markets for fresh produce and handmade goods, take a cooking class to learn traditional Italian dishes, and experience a sunset aperitivo at a cliffside bar with stunning views. Must-see sights include Spiaggia Grande, the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, the Path of the Gods hiking trail, Fornillo Beach, and Positano Art Galleries.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Positano is ideal to explore its scenic beauty, enjoy the local cuisine, and take leisurely strolls through its charming streets.

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