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How to get from Salerno to Capri

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Distance
47 km
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Checked offer from Salerno to Capri: Ferry, about 2h – 2h 24min, from €27. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on October 27, 2026): Cooperativa S Andrea, Alicost; main departure point: Salerno Port.

Distance: 47 km. Data updated on .

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Ferry
2h – 2h 24min
27 – 28 €
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🚌 Departure from Salerno
📍Ferries to Capri leave from Salerno's port on the waterfront, close to the historic centre and separate from the railway station. Your booking confirmation shows the exact boarding point, so check it beforehand and keep your ticket ready on your phone.
🚇From Salerno railway station, the port is reachable by a short taxi ride or a local bus, and on foot if you travel light. From the historic centre it is an easy walk along the seafront promenade.
⏰Departures are most frequent in the warmer months, mainly from morning to afternoon, with fewer sailings in winter. Check the schedule for your date and book a return sailing as well.
💸 Transport from 27€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 2h
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on October 27, 2026 for a departure on November 17, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
Cooperativa S Andrea Ferry Salerno Port €27 1
Alicost Ferry Salerno Port €30 1
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Practical tips

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Book ahead in high season

Summer sailings to Capri fill up, especially at weekends and around holidays. Reserve online as soon as your dates are fixed so you avoid last-minute sold-out boats and keep a confirmed seat on your phone.

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Check the departure port on your ticket

Campania has several ports and quays, and they are easy to mix up. Read your confirmation carefully, note the departure point in Salerno and check it on a map before leaving, so you don't head to the wrong place.

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Plan your day trip around the return sailing

If you visit Capri for the day, look up the last return sailing before you go and book it together with your outbound ticket. Missing the final boat can leave you paying for a last-minute room on the island.

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Watch the weather and sea conditions

Rough seas can delay or cancel crossings, particularly outside summer. Check the forecast the day before, keep some flexibility in your plans and avoid tight connections with flights or long-distance trains on the same day.

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Arrive at the port with a margin

Boarding closes before departure and queues build up in peak season. Aim to reach the port well ahead of sailing, with your ticket on your phone, so you can board calmly and pick a good seat.

The journey experience

Getting from Salerno to Capri is one of the easiest island hops on this stretch of coast. You don't have to weigh up train, coach and flight here, because the sea crossing is the route. The comparison table on this page shows current durations and fares at a glance, so you can decide in seconds.

The ferry runs straight from Salerno's waterfront to Capri's main harbour, Marina Grande. Seating is typically indoors, with open deck areas on many vessels, and you can bring your luggage on board. Because you leave from the port and not from the railway station, you can arrive by train from Naples or Rome, make a short hop into the waterfront area and board without any extra connection. Services are busiest in the warmer months and thin out in winter, so always check the day you plan to travel.

Our advice: book your ticket online ahead of time in high season, when popular sailings can sell out, and keep your confirmation handy. Check the departure port on your ticket before you leave the hotel, and allow some margin if you have a train to catch. Once you have a confirmed seat, the rest is easy, and you will be on Capri without worrying about stations, buses or last-minute surprises.

Frequently asked questions — Salerno → Capri

Why visit Capri?

  • ✓ Take the chairlift up to Monte Solaro for sweeping views over the Bay of Naples and the Faraglioni
  • ✓ Visit the Blue Grotto by rowboat and see the cave glow in electric blue
  • ✓ Wander the Gardens of Augustus and walk down the hairpin Via Krupp to Marina Piccola
  • ✓ Hike the Path of the Fortresses or the Sentiero dei Fortini along the rugged coastline
  • ✓ Browse luxury boutiques and sip an aperitivo on the Piazzetta in Capri town
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Recommended stay
2 to 3 nights — enough to see the island's highlights and enjoy the calm after day-trippers leave

When to visit Capri?

MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

May to early October — warm, sunny weather with calm seas, ideal for boat trips, swimming and hiking

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What to do in Capri?

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Blue Grotto Boat Visit
The sea cave glows electric blue when sunlight enters underwater. Take a boat from Marina Grande (about 15€ round trip), then transfer to a rowboat (about 18€) plus entry (about 14€). Go between 10am and noon for the best light. The cave closes in rough seas, so check conditions first.
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Funicular to Capri Town
The funicular climbs from Marina Grande to the Piazzetta in about four minutes, for roughly 2,40€ one way. It runs every 15 minutes or so, from early morning until late evening. Buy your ticket at the station and avoid midday peaks when cruise groups arrive. Walk back down via the old stairways.
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Chairlift up Monte Solaro
From Anacapri, the open single-seat chairlift takes about 12 minutes to reach 589 metres, the island's highest point, with views over the whole gulf to Vesuvius. Expect around 12€ return. Go early or late afternoon for clearer air, and bring a light jacket, as it is windy at the top.
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Villa Jovis Roman Ruins
Emperor Tiberius's clifftop palace, built in the first century AD, is reached by a 40-minute uphill walk from Capri town along Via Tiberio. Entry costs about 6€. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and finish at the viewpoint above the 300-metre cliff. Opening days vary by season, so check locally.
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Villa San Michele Gardens
Built by Swedish doctor Axel Munthe in Anacapri, this villa has a pergola, antique sculptures and a sphinx facing the sea. Entry is about 10€. Arrive at opening time to enjoy the terraces before tour groups, and allow about an hour. Combine it with Monte Solaro in one Anacapri day.
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Limoncello and Lemon Tasting
Capri's lemons are large and fragrant, and local producers in Anacapri make limoncello from them. Visit a small workshop for a free or low-cost tasting, with bottles from about 15€. Ask for a sample before buying, and serve it ice-cold after dinner rather than as an aperitif.
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Sentiero dei Fortini Coastal Walk
This quiet coastal path in the west, near Punta dell'Ogliara, links old fortifications with sea views and few crowds. Allow about two hours, depending on the route. Start from Anacapri, wear grippy shoes and bring water. Check path conditions locally, as sections can be closed after heavy rain.
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Sunset at Punta Carena
Capri's western tip has a lighthouse, rocky bathing platforms and the island's best sunset, with far fewer tourists than the Piazzetta. Take the bus from Anacapri (about 2,40€). Stay for dinner at a seaside restaurant and check the last bus time before the evening.

How long to visit Capri?

1 to 3 days

Capri works as a day trip from Naples or Sorrento, but 2 days let you enjoy the island after the last ferries leave. With one day, take the funicular to Capri town, then a bus to Anacapri and the chairlift up Monte Solaro; skip the Blue Grotto if the sea is rough or the queue is long. With 2-3 days, add the Sentiero dei Fortini or Punta Carena sunset, and book accommodation and ferries well ahead in summer.

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