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Private transfer to SorrentoorAlibus and NLG hydrofoil to Capri?

The short answer

For one traveler the Alibus and NLG hydrofoil to Capri is cheaper by up to €112. The Alibus and NLG hydrofoil to Capri fare is sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.

The Private transfer to Sorrento is quicker: 1 h 30 against 2 h.

Private transfer to Sorrento: Runs all night. Alibus and NLG hydrofoil to Capri: 08:35–17:40, Daily, 1 April to 3 November 2026.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersPrivate transfer to SorrentoAlibus and NLG hydrofoil to CapriDifference
1€145from €33up to €112
2€145from €66up to €79
3€145from €99up to €46
4€145from €132up to €13
5€162from €165up to €3
6€162from €198up to €36
7€162from €231up to €69
8€324from €264up to €60

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
AlibusNLG · ANM and NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo)Alibus and NLG hydrofoil to Capri
From
The Alibus stop outside the terminal
To
Marina Grande, Capri, by NLG hydrofoil from Molo Beverello
Luggage
NLG carries one free piece up to 50x30x15 cm and 5 kg; a suitcase is checked in for EUR 5.00 a piece.
Runs
08:35–17:40
Journey
120 min

The Capri landing contribution of EUR 5.00 (April to October) is added to NLG's ticket price, so the EUR 23.00 and EUR 25.00 fares become EUR 28.00 and EUR 30.00.

A suitcase is not free on NLG: one piece up to 50x30x15 cm and 5 kg travels without charge, and larger luggage is checked in at EUR 5.00 a piece.

The Alibus stops at Porta di Massa first and Molo Beverello last. NLG's hydrofoils leave from Molo Beverello, so ride to the end.

NLG's timetable runs to 3 November 2026; check its site for a later date.

The slower ferries to Capri leave from Calata Porta di Massa, the Alibus stop before Beverello, and no fare for them is shown here.

NLG refunds the ticket if it cancels a sailing for technical reasons or sea conditions.

Alibus and NLG hydrofoil to Capri: price for every party size

See NLG's timetable and fares

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