Moving from Sorrento to Positano, or just going for the day? Skip the bus queue and ride the coast road with a local driver.
How it works
- Send us on WhatsApp the date, pickup time, hotel names and number of passengers and bags.
- Receive a written confirmation.
- Your driver collects you at your hotel in Sorrento.
- Ride over the peninsula and along the Amalfi Coast road.
- Drop-off as close to your Positano hotel as cars can go, with help for the luggage.
More details
A Sorrento to Positano private transfer is the easy way to change hotels between the two towns or to spend a day in Positano without the bus queue. The driver collects you at your hotel in Sorrento, Sant’Agnello, Piano or Massa Lubrense and drives over the ridge of the peninsula and down onto the Amalfi Coast road. In normal traffic it takes about 35 to 60 minutes, and the first view of Positano from the road is one of the best on the whole coast.
If you are moving hotels, luggage is the main reason to book a car. The SITA bus is often full in summer and the ferry leaves you on the beach with stairs to climb. With a private transfer your bags go in the boot at one door and come out at the next. Tell us how many suitcases you have and whether you need child seats or boosters, which are available on request.
Positano is built on a cliff, and the main road loops through the upper part of the village. The driver takes you as close to your hotel as cars are allowed and helps with the bags. For hotels reached only by stairways, many properties can arrange a porter, so it is worth asking them in advance.
Going for the day? The driver can drop you in the upper part of town so you walk downhill to the beach, and collect you later at an agreed time. Many guests also turn this short transfer into a half-day on the coast with a stop at a viewpoint, or continue to Praiano or Amalfi before heading back. Just tell us what you have in mind when you write.
Other ways to make this trip
| Option | Time | Good | Less good |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | about 35–60 min | Door-to-door pick-up · Fixed price agreed in advance | Costs more than public transport |
| SITA bus | About 40–60 minutes | Very cheap and runs all year. | Long queues and full buses in summer; you may stand on a winding road; little space for suitcases. |
| Ferry from Marina Piccola | About 40 minutes, seasonal | Lovely views of the coast from the sea. | Runs only in the warmer months and can be cancelled in rough sea; steps at both ends. |
| Taxi | About 35–60 minutes | Door to door, available at taxi ranks. | Fare to agree before leaving; in high season ranks can have queues. |
| Scooter or rental car | About 35–60 minutes | Freedom to stop where you like. | Very little parking in Positano, busy narrow road and seasonal traffic rules to check. |
Questions travellers ask
How long does it take to drive from Sorrento to Positano?
About 35 to 60 minutes. Early morning and evening are usually quicker; summer middays and weekends are slower.
Can you collect us in Positano later the same day?
Yes. A return trip at an agreed time is common for a day in Positano. You can also ask for a longer half-day on the coast.
Is the private transfer worth it for two people?
For a simple day trip with no luggage, the bus or ferry is cheaper and works fine. The private transfer is worth it when you are changing hotels with suitcases, travelling with children, or want to avoid queues in high season.
Can we stop for photos on the way?
Yes. There are viewpoints along the road above Positano where the driver can pull over safely for a few minutes.
