Sorrento Italy is our favorite part of Campania as it offers the perfect balance of things to do, food and drink and shopping.

Getting to Sorrento is pretty straightforward as it’s within easy reach of Naples and Rome, as well as other parts of the Campania region – on this page I’ll cover:

• Getting from Naples to Sorrento Italy
• How to get to Sorrento from Naples Capodichino Airport
• How to reach Sorrento from the Neapolitan Islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida
• How to get to Sorrento from the Amalfi Coast
• Arriving in Sorrento from Rome
• Driving to and around Sorrento

From the center of Naples you have a range of options for getting to Sorrento – these are:

Private transfer/taxi

The most convenient option is to book a private transfer to pick you up in Naples and take you directly to your hotel or apartment in Sorrento. We’d recommend using this service which we have used several times ourselves and have always had a fantastic experience.

Alternatively you can take a regular taxi cab – you can either go to any of the official ranks in the city center area (such as the big one outside Naples train station) or ask your hotel to book you one.

Taxis to Sorrento typically cost around 120€ one-way, but this can fluctuate based on traffic. Be sure to agree the rate upfront when taking a cab.

Train

From Napoli Centrale train station at Piazza Garibaldi you can take the Circumvesuviana commuter train or the Campania Express to Sorrento.

What’s the difference between these trains?

The Circumvesuviana is a regular metro-style train that stops at several stations serving commuters in the wider Naples area on its way to Sorrento (the final stop), making the average journey time around 80 minutes.

For the most up to date schedules, refer to the official website here for the Circumvesuviana (click ‘Vesuvian Lines Timetable’ and then the option for ‘L1 Naples-Sorrento’) and here for the Campania Express.

Train tickets and accessibility

If you know when you’re travelling I would recommend you book tickets for the Campania Express online here. Doing so will save you time on your day of travel and guarantee you a spot on the train which can fill up in the popular summer months.

Alternatively you can purchase tickets for either the Circumvesuviana or Campania Express lines at the ticket desks in the lower concourse of Napoli Centrale station. Follow the signs from the ground level labelled ‘Linea Vesuviane’ and you’ll find the ticket desks just before the stairs down to the platforms.

Coach

There is a coach service that runs from Naples to Sorrento a couple of times a day. The bus stop for this is to the side of Napoli Centrale, a few minutes walk to the left when you walk out into Piazza Garibaldi, and drops off close to Sorrento train station.

Run by Flixbus, tickets are cheap but must be bought in advance.

Ferry

This is our favorite way to get to Sorrento from Naples (or anywhere else that the option is available!).

From Naples Port (Molo Beverello Pier) you can take a ferry or hydrofoil across the Bay of Naples with an average journey time of 60 minutes to Sorrento.

We love this method as you can enjoy some unique views of Mount Vesuvius and the wider bay area as you travel. Also, as it’s generally quicker than traveling by road or rail, you can make the most of your time in Sorrento.

Ferries between Sorrento and Naples run throughout the year with there being several options everyday during the popular months for visitors.

All ferries to Sorrento arrive in the Marina Piccola, and the center of town (Piazza Tasso) and all major hotels are a short taxi ride up the cliffs.

If you’re looking to get to Sorrento from Naples airport you have three options:

Private driver/taxi

Booking an airport transfer with our recommended service here, or using a local taxi is by far the easiest way of reaching Sorrento directly from Naples airport.

The rate for this transfer averages around 120€ but can change based on traffic – try to agree the rate before setting off if you haven’t used an online service to pre-book your transfer.

Bus service/coach

This is a budget friendly option where tickets cost around 13€ one-way. The journey takes around 90 minutes (subject to traffic) with departures every couple of hours. For the latest up-to-date timetables and ticket pricing, refer to the official website here.

Bus + train

Another option is to take the ‘Alibus’ bus from Naples airport to Napoli Centrale train station. From here you can take the Circumvesuviana train/Campania Express detailed in the previous section.

This bus service runs regularly, connecting the airport with the main train station and port. You can purchase tickets online, or there are ticket machines at the airport in Arrivals.

Sorrento can easily be reached from the islands in the Bay of Naples via ferry. There are some important considerations however to bear in mind if you are looking to travel to Sorrento from Capri, Ischia or Procida:

From Capri

This is one of the most popular ferry routes in Campania with plenty of departures every day during high season. During the quieter months the timetable is more restricted, but you should still find options between Sorrento and Capri – note however that this route is subject to closure in the event of bad weather or poor sea conditions.

From Ischia

During the summer you’ll typically find one departure daily from Ischia to Sorrento, which sometimes goes via Procida (more about Procida below). Outside of the summer there are not usually direct ferries to Sorrento from Ischia and instead you’ll need to first go to Naples before continuing your journey.

From Procida

Like Ischia there are not frequent ferry departures from Procida to Sorrento – you’ll typically find a single journey available daily during the summer, but none during the spring, fall or winter.

An alternative option to get to Sorrento from Procida is to get to Naples and then transfer to another ferry or transport method.

Getting to Sorrento from the Amalfi Coast is straightforward and you have a range of options for your travels, dependent on where exactly you are on the Costa Amalfitana:

Private driver/taxi

This might be the best option for you to get to Sorrento as not all other connection methods are available from all the Amalfi towns.

The cost of getting to Sorrento will depend on exactly where you are. The most reliable approach is to use Welcome Pickups, our recommended service for private transfers.

You can also take a local taxi by visiting an official rank but consider that during busier months that there might not be cars immediately available.

Bus

There is a local bus that operates between Sorrento and Amalfi run by SITA, going along the coast stopping at various places including Positano before ending at Amalfi town.

These buses run fairly frequently so this can be a convenient option to get to Sorrento.

A word of warning however: this route is extremely popular with locals and visitors alike who use it to navigate the Amalfi Coast, so when we say these buses get busy during the summer, we are not exaggerating.

If you are not getting on the bus at the start of the line in Amalfi town, you may have to wait at other locations for multiple buses to pass before you’ll find one with space. There is also very limited luggage storage on board so this is not a good idea if you have large bags with you.

Another important consideration is that tickets should be purchased in advance as purchasing tickets on the bus is not reliable. You can get tickets in person from tobacco shops and local ticket offices, but it is far easier to buy them digitally.

Either the Unico Campania or MooneyGo mobile apps allow you to purchase tickets online which you can activate when you want to use them. Set up your choice of app on your phone before leaving to make sure that these will work when in Italy – the websites are in Italian but you can select English as the app language.

Ferry

You can also take a ferry from key Amalfi Coast locations such as Positano and Amalfi town.

During the summer you’ll find regular connections, with less or potentially none in the quieter months.

If you know when you are traveling be sure to book your tickets in advance as these ferries fill up fast.

To check available ferry options from the Amalfi Coast to Sorrento, click here:

From Rome you can choose one of the following methods to get to Sorrento:

Private transfers

For a comfortable and convenient arrival in Sorrento, consider booking a private transfer with our recommended provider here.

Otherwise you’ll need to contact a local taxi operator in Sorrento or Rome to pre-arrange a ride. You will not be able to get a taxi for Sorrento in Rome at a taxi rank – the distance is too far for a regular local driver to consider.

Train

To get to Sorrento via train from Rome you first need to get to Naples train station. Every day throughout the year there are several departures from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale with the average journey time being 1 hour and 15 minutes via the high speed trains.

You can reach Roma Termini easily from Rome’s main international airport (Fiumicino, FCO) using the Leonardo Express service, or from your Rome hotel/apartment by using the metro and/or bus network.

Bus service

The cheapest way to get to Sorrento from Rome is via bus with daily departures available from Roma Tiburtina station to the center of Sorrento.

The journey takes around 4.5 hours and typically costs less than 30€ each way. Routes are run by Flixbus and an Italian company called Marozzi. They are similarly priced so it’s worth checking both to find the best timings for you.

Of course another option you have is to drive to Sorrento from wherever you might be in Italy.

However, I would generally not recommend driving to Sorrento unless you have plans to explore the wider area. I don’t recommend driving in Sorrento because:

• Traffic can be very heavy making even a short journey take a long time. Consider that this area of Italy is densely populated and the local mountainous terrain means roads are often quite narrow – this combination means there is nearly always a lot of vehicles on the road.
• Parking in Sorrento is limited and therefore expensive. Again, due to the fact that space is limited in this part of Campania, parking comes at a premium. One way around this is to stay somewhere that offers free parking, either included in your accommodation rate or at a preferential price. For example, Hotel Continental in the center of Sorrento offers valeted car parking to hotel guests at a rate of 20€ per day, cheaper than the pay-and-display car parks in the town center.