How to get from Sorrento to Positano
- 9 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: ferry, 40m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
40m
direct
Ferry
€18
Cheapest
50m
direct
Bus
€3
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Sorrento to Positano. The most useful door-to-door route takes 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 9 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
9 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €2Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 50mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 40mdirect | See Ferry details |
- Bus€2Omio catalogue, Sep 2550m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€18Omio catalogue, Sep 2540m · directSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Sorrento to Positano: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Sorrento → PositanobusSITA Sud·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Sorrento to Positano
SITA Sud runs about 40 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITA Sudbus | 40 | — | — |
| NLG / Alilauro / Alicost / Lucibelloferry | 10 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SITA Sud, NLG / Alilauro / Alicost / Lucibello; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sorrento to Positano works
Start with a SITA Sud bus from Sorrento to Positano, about 50 min. In total it's roughly €3 over 50 min, direct, no transfers.
Sorrento to Positano: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sorrento to Positano?
The most useful route takes about 50m by bus, with no transfer.
Is there a bus from Sorrento to Positano?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Positano from Sorrento?
About 9 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sorrento to Positano cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €3. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sorrento to Positano?
On this route you travel with SITA Sud, NLG / Alilauro / Alicost / Lucibello.
Can you get from Sorrento to Positano without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sorrento to Positano?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SITA Sud
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026