How to get to Sorrento
Latest update: 8 January 2024
There are lots of ways to get to Sorrento and those options are determined from your starting point. Below we've provided instructions on how to reach Sorrento from the majority of locations that people visit from including Rome, Naples, the Amalfi Coast and Capri.
If, however, you're planning to visit Sorrento from another location, just let us know from where and we'll be happy to provide detailed instructions. For help with this just drop us a line at [email protected].
If, however, you're planning to visit Sorrento from another location, just let us know from where and we'll be happy to provide detailed instructions. For help with this just drop us a line at [email protected].
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From Naples Airport to Sorrento
There is an airport bus from Naples Airport to Sorrento bus/train station and it has a hold for luggage. It costs €10 per person and you can pay the driver directly on the bus. This bus makes several stops and the terminus is near Sorrento bus/train station.
We can also provide a private transfer service where our driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your hotel in Sorrento.
We can also provide a private transfer service where our driver will meet you at the airport and take you directly to your hotel in Sorrento.
From Naples Stazione Centrale to Sorrento
If arriving in Naples by train, two local trains go from the basement of Napoli Centrale train station to Sorrento bus/train station. The Campania Express train runs from March to October and it’s especially for tourists. It’s the better train; slightly more expensive but more comfortable, makes fewer stops so it’s faster, tends not to attract pickpockets or get overcrowded but it’s not frequent.
You can see both train timetables in the Sorrento by Train section. The two local trains are very cheap but only any good if your hotel is within easy walking distance of the bus/train station in Sorrento. Taxis can be expensive in Sorrento.
An alternative to the train from Naples to Sorrento is the shuttle bus which stops at Naples Centrale train station, port and airport. It costs €50 for two people but it takes you to your hotel in Sorrento, or as close as they can get. It’s cheaper if 4 or more people book at the same time and it has to be booked in advance.
The shuttle bus might make several stops before it gets to Sorrento.
We can also provide a private transfer from Naples Stazione Centrale directly to your accommodation in Sorrento. Please contact us at [email protected] for prices and options.
You can see both train timetables in the Sorrento by Train section. The two local trains are very cheap but only any good if your hotel is within easy walking distance of the bus/train station in Sorrento. Taxis can be expensive in Sorrento.
An alternative to the train from Naples to Sorrento is the shuttle bus which stops at Naples Centrale train station, port and airport. It costs €50 for two people but it takes you to your hotel in Sorrento, or as close as they can get. It’s cheaper if 4 or more people book at the same time and it has to be booked in advance.
The shuttle bus might make several stops before it gets to Sorrento.
We can also provide a private transfer from Naples Stazione Centrale directly to your accommodation in Sorrento. Please contact us at [email protected] for prices and options.
From Naples Port to Sorrento
A regular ferry service runs all year, weather permitting, from Naples Molo Beverello ferry port to Sorrento’s ferry port at Marina Piccola. The ferry timetables are available here on the Ferry Tickets & Timetables for Crossings Between Sorrento & Naples here.
When you arrive in Sorrento by ferry, you are at the bottom of a cliff and there are steps up or you can get the Sorrento Lift for €1. There are public buses and taxis at the Marina Piccola in Sorrento. In the summer season, the buses can be full and you can expect to pay about €25 for a taxi to your hotel in central Sorrento.
There are also buses and taxis from Naples airport and train station to Naples Molo Beverello port if you want to take the scenic route to Sorrento on the ferry. Obviously, this can be a hassle with luggage and there are easier options.
When you arrive in Sorrento by ferry, you are at the bottom of a cliff and there are steps up or you can get the Sorrento Lift for €1. There are public buses and taxis at the Marina Piccola in Sorrento. In the summer season, the buses can be full and you can expect to pay about €25 for a taxi to your hotel in central Sorrento.
There are also buses and taxis from Naples airport and train station to Naples Molo Beverello port if you want to take the scenic route to Sorrento on the ferry. Obviously, this can be a hassle with luggage and there are easier options.
From Rome Fiumicino Airport to Sorrento
The "Leonardo Express” train runs from Rome Fiumicino airport to Rome Termini Station and the journey time is 32 minutes. Then there is a train to Napoli Centrale station where you go into the basement to change to a local train to Sorrento.
There are fast trains (about 70 minutes journey time) from Roma Termini station to Napoli Centrale station. Alternatively, fast trains also run from Roma Tiburtina station to Napoli Centrale station.
Taxis and buses also go from the airport to both train stations. If arriving in Rome at Ciampino Airport, there are also buses and taxis to both train stations.
A more expensive option is a private driver from anywhere in Rome to your hotel in Sorrento. It can be arranged on this website.
There are fast trains (about 70 minutes journey time) from Roma Termini station to Napoli Centrale station. Alternatively, fast trains also run from Roma Tiburtina station to Napoli Centrale station.
Taxis and buses also go from the airport to both train stations. If arriving in Rome at Ciampino Airport, there are also buses and taxis to both train stations.
A more expensive option is a private driver from anywhere in Rome to your hotel in Sorrento. It can be arranged on this website.
From Central Rome to Sorrento
There are two buses from Rome to Sorrento. They are cheaper than the train option but take about 4 hours.
From The Amalfi Coast to Sorrento
Ferries go from Positano to Sorrento and usually run from April to October. Most of the Amalfi Coast villages have ferries or buses to Positano.
The ferry from Positano to Sorrento is a good option with luggage although they charge an extra €2 per bag. All local bus and ferry timetables can be found here.
A private driver is another good option and they take you from anywhere on the Amalfi Coast to the front door of your hotel in Sorrento, or anywhere you want to go.
The public Sita bus from Amalfi bus station to Sorrento has a hold for luggage and is very cheap but can get packed full with standing room only.
The Coast To Coast Coach also leaves from Amalfi bus station and makes one stop in Positano before arriving at Sorrento bus/train station. It also stops at Praiano on request. It’s a better option than the public bus but it’s more expensive and it has no hold for luggage. Any luggage must be small enough to fit under the seat.
The ferry from Positano to Sorrento is a good option with luggage although they charge an extra €2 per bag. All local bus and ferry timetables can be found here.
A private driver is another good option and they take you from anywhere on the Amalfi Coast to the front door of your hotel in Sorrento, or anywhere you want to go.
The public Sita bus from Amalfi bus station to Sorrento has a hold for luggage and is very cheap but can get packed full with standing room only.
The Coast To Coast Coach also leaves from Amalfi bus station and makes one stop in Positano before arriving at Sorrento bus/train station. It also stops at Praiano on request. It’s a better option than the public bus but it’s more expensive and it has no hold for luggage. Any luggage must be small enough to fit under the seat.
From Capri to Sorrento
There are regular ferries from Capri to Sorrento all year, weather permitting, and you also arrive at the Marina Piccola in Sorrento.
The above directions have kindly been provided by Eddie Best, a Sorrento expert and frequent visitor. For any queries you can't find the answer to above, please write to Eddie or to Dion Protani via [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.
