Ischia – Sorrento
Ferry to Italy
Ischia – Sorrento
Ferry to Italy
On average there are 6 weekly sailings between Ischia to Sorrento. This ferry route is operated by
The Ischia Sorrento ferry typically departs from Ischia at around 17:25.
Ischia Sorrento Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 1h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 50m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
Ischia Sorrento ferry prices typically range between £42* and £89*. The average price is typically £64*. The cheapest Ischia Sorrento ferry prices start from £22*. The average price for a foot passenger is £64*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Ischia to Sorrento is approximately 31.3 miles (50.4km) or 27.2 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Ischia and Sorrento
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Ischia to Sorrento.
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| Ischia - Sorrento Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Alilauro Gruson | |
| Average Price | £64* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 0m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 50m | |
| First Ferry | 17:25 | |
| Distance | 27 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The first thing one notices when sailing into the small bay of Ischia is the hulking mass of hills that overshadow the peculiar jumble of architecture spread along the coast. These hills, a consequence of the island’s volcanic formation, are carpeted in the rich greens of a thriving Mediterranean forest, complete with thick shrubs and the gnarled boughs of oak trees. Narrow streets leading from the centre of Ischia climb on switchbacks across the slopes, every turn edged by multi-hued wildlife. The town itself, found by the north-eastern corner of its eponymous island, is a merging of two areas called Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte; both with distinctive personalities. Ischia Ponte is where most of the old-town can be found. Here a labyrinth of lanes weave between quaint, pastel-coloured villas as they follow the paths once trod by the people of a distant past. The imposing citadel of Castello Aragonese, perched atop a rocky atoll just off the coast, is the most famous of the district’s historic sights. The thick mass of medieval towers and turrets sit so high they risk scratching the Italian sky, while the circle of sheer-faced walls still look as impenetrable today as they proved to be in the past. The ferry port, unsurprisingly, can be found in the area of Ischia Porto. It sits along the northern banks of the bowl-shaped bay, on a curving spit of land that gradually tapers into a breakwater. Only a few passenger facilities can be found here, including a compact car-park and a couple of canvas-topped cafes selling drinks and snacks. Though much of Ischia is hewn by steep mountains, travelling to and from the port is relatively simple due to the SP270 motorway that runs in a circle around the island. One of the best ways to traverse Ischia is by catching one of the red and white buses that whisk passengers to most corners of the region, including to the sprawling town of Forio on the opposite coast. A fleet of micro-taxis also operate along these routes from stops downtown. A number of ferry routes currently leave from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Medmar and Alilauro lines all sail east into the Gulf of Naples off the western coast of Italy. Alilauro lines travel to the island of Capri and the mainland ports of Sorrento and Naples. Medmar ferries travel to Naples too, as well as offering routes to the nearby Procida island and the town of Pozzuoli.
Sorrento is one of the rare examples of a coastal town that lacks a proper beach, however, there is something quite magical about the overhanging cliffs that afford a spectacular view of the endlessly beautiful sight of the azure blue sea. The rugged mountainside dominating the shoreline is symbolic of the entire town; a simplistic, no-thrills image that remains true to its authentic self, yet adheres to the growing rise in tourism. A few souvenir shops have sneaked into the town centre, though they are a cut above your typical tacky display, selling unique antiques and bespoke clothing. The architecture and infrastructure are quintessentially Italian; the Cattedrale di Sorrento and Chiostro di San Francesco are remarkable piece of structural design, epitomising the historical culture resting in the region. The buildings may exude a quintessential Italian heritage, but if you were to head to the restaurants you’ll find the desire to appeal to tourists; menus in restaurants are in English and the businesses operating in the town are generally designed to appeal to English tourists. Other nationalities are represented in the region, creating a diverse mix in beautiful Italian surroundings.
Local buses cover most of the popular areas, though most choose to cover the compact town centre by foot. Taxis are also readily available for quick and convenient transport.
