The distance between Positano and Sorrento is around 16km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 21min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Positano to Sorrento by bus, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Priora.
Sita Sud
Take a ferry to Sorrento.
Alicost
+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Sorrento.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Positano to Sorrento by bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 35min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 21min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Positano and Sorrento is around 16km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 9km (6 miles)
It takes around 35min to get from Positano and Sorrento by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Positano to Sorrento is to take a taxi which takes around 21min and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Positano and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Positano and Sorrento. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sorrento. instead which will take 21min.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Positano and Sorrento. It typically takes around 35min and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Positano and Sorrento with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 35min.
Sita Sud run regular bus services between Positano and Sorrento. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 35min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Positano and Sorrento. The ferry typically takes around 45min and departs twice daily.
Alicost and Alilauro S.p.A. run the ferry services between Positano and Sorrento. Ferries run twice daily and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Positano to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Priora. instead which will take 35min.
The closest major airport to Sorrento is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Sorrento. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Positano and Sorrento. The distance is around 16km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 21min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Positano to Sorrento is to take the bus which takes, on average, 35min and will usually cost around €3 ($3).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 35min | €3($3) | hourly | 16km (10 miles) |
Ferry | 45min | €19($19) | twice daily | 28km (17 miles) |
Taxi | 21min | €28($28) | on demand | 16km (10 miles) |
Drive | 21min | €3($3) | on demand | 16km (10 miles) |
Alicost
Alilauro S.p.A.
Sita Sud
The following major airports near Sorrento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.