How to Get From Positano to Capri
Ferry · Day Trip · Indirect Ferry via Sorrento · Private Tour
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In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 20 kilometre (12 miles) distance from Positano to Capri. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Capri as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.
What are the 4 ways to travel from Positano to Capri?
There are four ways to travel the 20 km distance from Positano to Capri. You can choose between the ferry, day trip, indirect ferry via Sorrento, and private tour.
The journey takes between 1h 5m–9h 30m and the quickest way is by ferry (1h 5m). If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by ferry with tickets starting at €25 ($29).
30m - 1h 5m
€25 ($29)
9.5 hours
€50 ($43)
50m - 1h 30m
€91 ($105)
6 hours
€925 ($785)
Positano to Capri by Direct Ferry
Direct ferries are available from Positano to Capri during the summer (June to October). Alicost, Grassi Junior and NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo) offer multiple trips daily on this route.
Ticket prices start at €25 ($29), and travel time is around 30m - 1h 5m.
Departure and arrival station
Public and private ferries depart from Positano Ferry Terminal, which you can find at the main beach, around 350m south of Piazza dei Mulini.
They dock at Capri Ferry Terminal, about 1 km south of Piazza Umberto I in Capri town centre.
Ferry schedules from Positano to Capri
Booking Tip
Positano to Capri by Day Trip
Day trips are also popular for those planning to spend just one day in Capri.
Tours normally start in Sorrento, so you will be picked up by a car or minivan from a meet-up point in Positano. You’ll then join a group of 12 for a boat tour around the island.
Prices for day trips from Positano to Capri start at €120 ($140) per person. These tours usually take around 10 hours, and 3-5 hours of those would be allotted for exploring the island on foot.
For amazing day trips and trusted tour guides, we highly recommend booking with GetYourGuide.
Recommended option for groups: Day trip from Sorrento
It is much cheaper to begin your day trip from Sorrento instead of Positano. Day tour rates from Sorrento to Capri start from €50 ($59), less than half the price of kicking off your trip from Positano.
The reason we recommend this only for groups though is that you’ll still have to take a 45-minute taxi ride from Positano to Sorrento. Taxi fares start from €40 ($47) one way.
You would be spending more with this option if you’re travelling alone. But if you can split the round-trip taxi fares with at least another person, then you can already save €29 ($34) by taking a day trip via Sorrento!
Positano to Capri by Indirect Ferry via Sorrento
Step 1: Positano to Sorrento by taxi
From your accommodation in Positano, you’ll need to travel 20 km northwest to the Port of Sorrento. Fares start from €40 ($47) for the taxi journey that takes around 45 minutes.
You can also book a private car in advance via BookAway with prices from €70 ($83).
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Step 2: Sorrento to Capri by ferry
The ferry ride from Sorrento to Capri island takes only around 15-30m. You can choose among Alilauro, NLG, and SNAV with fares starting from €21 ($25).
There are several departures daily, giving you lots of options. Pre-booking is not necessary when travelling on weekdays. But if your trip is on a weekend or a holiday, it’s best to buy your tickets online at least a day prior to your trip.
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Booking Tip
Hoping to bring a rented car or scooter to the island? It’s possible with Caremar car ferry, but only during the months of November to March. Only residents are allowed to bring their vehicles to Capri in summer.
Check out our Sorrento to Capri guide to see the options for car ferries, as well as private and group tours.
Positano to Capri by Private Tour
Private tours from Positano to Capri are quite expensive and shorter than regular day tours.
However, the advantage of booking a private tour is that you have an experienced captain to show you around Capri’s best spots. You’ll also have full control of your time throughout the curise, which takes around 6 hours.
Private boat tours for up to 6 people cost around €925 ($1090), which comes down to about €155 ($180) per person.
Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Positano to Capri. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The distance from Positano to Capri is 20 km.
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