Vietri sul Mare on the Amalfi Coast
Ferry from Vietri sul Mare to Capri
Straight from the coastal town to the island, with no detour via Salerno or Sorrento
- Alicost in a good two hours, Sant'Andrea's excursion boat in just under three hours
- One departure a day per operator, out in the morning and back in the afternoon
- Foot passengers: with Alicost be at the quay 30 minutes before departure, with Sant'Andrea 15 minutes at the desk
- Seasonal route, not in the winter timetable
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The route at a glance
Vietri sul Mare - Capri is the start of the seasonal route along the Amalfi Coast: Vietri sits just past Salerno, and both boats pick up the whole coast from here before turning off for Capri. Alicost sails its speedboat in the morning and takes a good two hours, Sant'Andrea runs an excursion boat that picks up the towns as far as Positano and docks on Capri after just under three hours. Both return in the late afternoon.
The season runs to late October with Sant'Andrea and to early November with Alicost. Outside that window, and on days with a swell, the route via Amalfi or Salerno, where more boats sail, remains the option.
Departure in Vietri sul Mare
The boats leave from Marina di Vietri, the pier below the town; Sant'Andrea uses the Travelmar jetty. You'll find the Alicost desk on Via Pellegrini. Both operators also sell online; Sant'Andrea accepts cancellations of online tickets up to 48 hours before without a deduction.
Check-in and boarding
Alicost's conditions of carriage require you to be at the quay 30 minutes before departure, Sant'Andrea 15 minutes at the desk. With one departure a day, the deadline is meant seriously: anyone who misses the boat won't sail from here again that day.
On board
Alicost's speedboat is an air-conditioned seated cabin; Sant'Andrea's excursion boat has open upper decks. Hand luggage is limited, to one piece up to 9 kilograms with Alicost and to a bag with limited dimensions with Sant'Andrea; anything more needs a luggage ticket, cheaper at the desk than on board.
Vehicles, bikes and pets
Both boats carry only foot passengers; Alicost carries bikes on their own ticket, subject to the crew's approval. Pets travel with both for a pet fare, dogs on a lead and muzzled, small pets in a carrier, and with Sant'Andrea only on the outside decks. The Campania Region bans non-residents from bringing cars, motorbikes and mopeds to Capri, in 2026 from 30 March to 2 November and again over the New Year, with a few exceptions set out in the regulation.
Arrival on Capri
Both boats dock at Marina Grande, the island's only ferry harbour; the funicular runs to Capri Town, buses to Anacapri. The return to Vietri sul Mare is the single late-afternoon departure; if you miss it, a boat to Amalfi or Salerno remains, with the bus from there. The timetable shows both directions.
Tickets and fares
The price depends on the operator and the date and becomes binding at checkout; Capri also charges a landing fee, and children and groups pay less. An overview is on the prices page, and the alternative with more departures is on the Amalfi - Capri route page.
Vietri sul mare - Capri
One departure in the morning, one return in the afternoon
Vietri sul mare - Capri is one of the Amalfi Coast's small seasonal routes. Two operators run it, each once a day: Alicost with a speedboat in a good two hours, calling at further coastal towns along the way, and Sant'Andrea with an excursion boat that picks up the coast as far as Positano and reaches Capri in just under three hours. Both sail out in the morning and back in the late afternoon.
The season runs to late October with Sant'Andrea and to early November with Alicost. Anyone wanting more choice can take the bus to Amalfi or Salerno and change there.
- Crossing
- a good 2 to just under 3 hours
- Operators
- Alicost, Sant'Andrea
- Service
- seasonal, 1 departure/day per operator
- Starting price
- €24
- Alicost
- Sant'Andrea
Next departures
Vietri sul mare - Capri FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Vietri sul mare - Capri crossing.
How long does the crossing from Vietri sul Mare to Capri take? +
A good two hours with Alicost, because the speedboat calls at further coastal towns along the way; just under three hours with Sant'Andrea's excursion boat. The time for your departure is in the timetable.
Does the Vietri sul mare - Capri ferry also run in winter? +
No. Alicost runs until early November, Sant'Andrea until late October; after that Vietri sul Mare is off the timetable until spring. In winter you take the bus to Salerno and the train from there to Naples, where the ferry sails year-round.
When do I need to be at the pier? +
Alicost's conditions of carriage require you to be at the quay 30 minutes before departure, Sant'Andrea 15 minutes at the desk. With only one departure a day, there's no next one; better to arrive early.
How much does the ferry from Vietri sul Mare to Capri cost? +
The price depends on the operator and the date and becomes binding at checkout, on top of which comes the landing fee Capri charges. Children and groups pay less. An overview is on the prices page.
Can I bring a car or a bike? +
No. Both boats carry only foot passengers; Alicost carries bikes on their own ticket if there's room. Regardless, the Campania Region bans non-residents from bringing cars, motorbikes and mopeds to Capri, in 2026 from 30 March to 2 November and again over the New Year.
Can my dog come along? +
Yes, both operators charge a pet fare: dogs on a lead and muzzled, cats and small pets in a carrier, a health or rabies certificate may be required. With Sant'Andrea, pets stay on the outside decks; Alicost takes one small or medium pet per passenger.