Naples to Amalfi Ferry

The Naples to Amalfi ferry is a seasonal hydrofoil service run by NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo) and Positano Jet from Molo Beverello, with Alilauro offering connections via Sorrento. The fastest direct boats take about 1 hour 50 minutes and call at Positano on the way. Adult one-way fares ran €32.50–34 on NLG in 2026, or €26–31 if you accept a change of boat in Capri. The one thing to know before you go: this is a spring-to-autumn service. NLG's 2026 timetable ran from 1 April to 3 November, and outside that window you will usually travel by train and bus instead.

Ferry options compared

Every boat on this route is a passenger-only high speed ferry. There is no car ferry to Amalfi and no overnight ferry, so the real choice is between operators and whether you go direct.

• NLG direct. The backbone of the route. Boats leave Naples Beverello, stop at Positano after roughly 1 hour 20 minutes and reach Amalfi about 30 minutes later. In 2026 the direct departures were 10:00 from April, and 08:35 and 14:40 from May. If you are staying in Positano, see our Naples to Positano ferry page.
• NLG via Capri. The 10:40 departure, and some afternoon boats depending on the week, run to Capri, where you switch to a connecting boat for the Amalfi coast. It is the cheapest NLG ticket (€26–31), but the journey can stretch to about 3 hours. It suits a slow sightseeing day. It is a poor choice with heavy bags, because you move them between boats.
• Positano Jet. Run by Lucibello, it also calls at Positano before Amalfi. In the week we checked, it left Naples at 10:45 and 14:05, from about €31. The ticket covers one small personal bag up to 40×20×25 cm; a standard suitcase needs its own ticket.
• Alilauro via Sorrento. The Alilauro service runs Naples–Sorrento–Amalfi, with morning and early afternoon departures in season and some sailings on Friday to Sunday only. Alilauro says its Sorrento–Positano–Amalfi leg usually starts from mid-May. It is useful if the direct boats are full or you want a stop in Sorrento.

All of these are fast ferries with enclosed seating. The trip crosses the open Gulf of Naples and rounds the tip of the Sorrento peninsula, so it can be lively when the wind is up. If you are prone to seasickness, sit low and toward the back, and prefer a morning departure.

Travelmar is the biggest name on the Amalfi coast, but it does not sail from Naples. It links Salerno, Amalfi, Positano, Minori, Cetara and Vietri, so it is the operator you will use once you are on the coast.

Timetable and season

The Naples to Amalfi route follows the tourist season closely.

• April. In 2026 NLG sailed daily at 10:00 direct and 10:40 via Capri, plus an afternoon boat via Capri. There are fewer choices, so book ahead for Easter.
• May to September. The full timetable. NLG added the 08:35 and 14:40 direct departures from 1 May, and Positano Jet and Alilauro run alongside. Ferryhopper counts up to 7 daily crossings in high season; Direct Ferries puts the average at about 3 sailings a day across the year.
• October to early November. Services thin out. NLG's 2026 timetable was valid until 3 November.
• Winter. Direct Naples–Amalfi boats are rare or absent. Winter sea travel on the coast mostly means Salerno–Amalfi, and even that is reduced.

The first ferry of the day in summer 2026 was the NLG 08:35. Ferryhopper lists 17:40 as the last ferry from Naples in high season and 15:35 in low season. Coming back, NLG's 2026 departures from Amalfi to Naples were 08:54 and 15:45 daily, plus 10:30 and 17:00 from May. Timetables change week to week, and resellers such as naplesbayferry.com note that the times they show apply to the current week only, so check again a few days before you travel.

Getting to Naples Beverello

Molo Beverello is the hydrofoil pier of the Naples port, in front of Piazza Municipio. Large car ferries and cruise ships use other quays, so if a ticket just says "Naples port", confirm it is Beverello. More detail is in our Naples ferry port guide.

• From Naples airport. The Alibus runs from Capodichino airport to Piazza Garibaldi (Napoli Centrale) and on to the port, stopping at Molo Angioino/Beverello. The airport puts the trip at about 35 minutes, and a single ticket costs €5. A taxi at the fixed fare (tariffa predeterminata) is €24 to Molo Beverello; ask for the fixed fare before you set off.
• From Napoli Centrale station. Take Metro Line 1 from Garibaldi to Municipio station, a short walk from the pier. With big bags, a taxi is simpler.
• From the historic center. Most central hotels are a walk or a short taxi ride away. Allow for traffic in the port area in summer.

Ticket offices for NLG, Alilauro and other lines are in the kiosks along the pier. If you already have an e-ticket, check whether your operator wants it exchanged at the kiosk. We recommend arriving early: at least 30 minutes before departure in July and August, when the queues for Capri, Ischia and the Amalfi coast share the same pier.

Arriving in Amalfi

The ferry docks at Amalfi port on the seafront, a short walk from Piazza Flavio Gioia and the SITA bus stops. From the harbour it is a few minutes on foot to Piazza Duomo and the cathedral. The streets near the sea are fairly flat, which makes Amalfi one of the easier places on the coast to arrive with a suitcase.

Onward options from Amalfi port:

• SITA Sud buses to Positano, Ravello, Atrani and Salerno stop near the port.
• Local ferries from the same harbour go to Positano, Minori, Maiori, Salerno and Capri in season, run by Travelmar, Alicost, NLG and others. For Salerno see Salerno to Amalfi ferry.
• Taxis wait near the harbour for Ravello and hotels up the hill.

A day trip from Naples to Amalfi is possible from May: the 08:35 arrives mid-morning and the 17:00 return gives you around six hours in town. Most visitors stay at least one night, and many combine Amalfi with Positano and Ravello.

Tickets and prices

You can buy Amalfi ferry tickets at the kiosks on Molo Beverello, on operator websites (nlg.it, positanojet.it, alilauro.it) or through resellers such as Ferryhopper and Direct Ferries, which show several ferry companies side by side. Booking online a few days ahead is sensible from June to September, especially for the morning departures. Booking early does not usually bring lower prices on this route, because the operators publish fixed fares; the benefit is a guaranteed seat.

What you pay depends on three things:

• The departure. Direct NLG tickets were €32.50–34 in 2026, and the 10:40 via Capri was €26–31. Direct Ferries quoted the cheapest tickets from roughly $37.
• Luggage. NLG charges €5 per piece. Positano Jet includes one small personal bag and sells standard (50×40×20 cm) and XL bag tickets separately. Reseller booking fees can add a few euros.
• Passengers. NLG child fares (ages 2–12) were €18.50 one-way on its 2026 Positano leg, and small pets travel for €7 each way.

Keep your confirmation email or e-ticket on your phone, along with ID.

Tips

• Check the sea conditions. Rough seas can suspend hydrofoils, sometimes on the morning of travel. If the forecast is poor, have a backup ready: the Circumvesuviana train from Naples to Sorrento takes about 1 hour 10 minutes (€4.60 in 2026), and SITA buses continue along the Amalfi Coast road.
• Sit on the left. Once the boat rounds the peninsula and heads east, the coast, Positano and the cliffs are on the left (port) side.
• Travel light. Every piece of larger luggage adds a fee and a scramble at the door. A soft bag or backpack is easier on the steps of the Amalfi coast.
• Time your return. Allow a buffer of at least three hours between your ferry's arrival in Naples and a flight from Naples airport, because a cancelled boat means a much longer trip by road.
• Book the morning boat in peak weeks. The 08:35 and 10:00 departures are the most useful and the first to fill.

For the wider picture of boats around the gulf, including Capri and Ischia, see our Bay of Naples ferries guide and Naples to Capri ferry.