- Must visit
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento’s principal museum, housed in an aristocratic villa with collections of Neapolitan paintings, decorative arts, clocks, and Capodimonte porcelain, plus sea-view gardens.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Sorrento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Sorrento will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 4 buses that leave Rome for Sorrento on Mon, May 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus
FlixBus
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+
FRECCIALINK LK031
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+
FRECCIALINK LK031
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FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $205 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Sorrento:
A bus is $127 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $174 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $78 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 3h 24m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Enjoy Traveling s.a.s. Sorrento, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marozzi | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Marozzi | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Sorrento buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h10 | 6:10 PM Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ FRECCIALINK LK031 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 3h10 | 11:15 AM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h25 | 1:25 PM Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Sorrento run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Sorrento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sorrento trip today.
Sorrento’s principal museum, housed in an aristocratic villa with collections of Neapolitan paintings, decorative arts, clocks, and Capodimonte porcelain, plus sea-view gardens.
A small but distinctive museum dedicated to Sorrento’s famed marquetry craft, displaying inlaid furniture, design traditions, and period interiors in a historic palace.
A cultural venue in a historic villa that hosts temporary art exhibitions and local heritage shows in central Sorrento, often paired with landscaped grounds.
Sorrento’s main square and social hub, surrounded by historic buildings, terraces, and busy streets; the essential orientation point for first-time visitors.
A clifftop public garden with famous Bay of Naples views, especially popular at sunset and widely featured in travel photography.
A picturesque old fishing quarter with colorful waterfront scenery, traditional character, and one of Sorrento’s most photographed coastal settings.
Soft potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil. It is one of Sorrento’s signature dishes and a classic of local home cooking.
Pasta tubes filled with ricotta and baked in tomato sauce with mozzarella. A comforting traditional dish strongly associated with Sorrento cuisine.
A famous lemon sponge cake with lemon cream, emblematic of the Sorrento Peninsula and celebrated for the area’s fragrant lemons.
Well-known waterfront restaurant in Marina Grande, especially appreciated for fresh seafood, classic Campanian dishes, and scenic views.
Long-standing refined restaurant known for polished service, regional recipes, and a romantic atmosphere near the historic center.
Established central restaurant serving Sorrentine and Neapolitan dishes in an elegant but accessible setting, popular with visitors and locals.
Prices are moderate to high in peak season. Dining and hotels cost more than in smaller Italian towns.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro -> Sorrento Railway Station
It can take a minimum of 3h 50min and up to 4h for the Rome to Sorrento buses to reach the bus terminal in Sorrento. The duration may, however, vary depending on multiple factors like travel date and traffic situation. At least one bus leaves the Rome terminus each day, with the first buses from Rome to Sorrento departing the bus terminus as early as 7:00 a.m. If you miss the morning bus, you can hop onto the evening bus, which leaves for Sorrento at approximately 3:00 p.m. Travelers can purchase the low-priced Morozzi bus tickets online through Omio.
Expect to be on the road for at least 3h 50min and up to 4h, if you book a ride on the Sorrento bound bus on Omio. However, it may take longer for the buses to cross the 132miles (212 km) distance if they encounter rush hour traffic especially over the weekends and during the holidays and a shorter duration if the road is clear. These buses run on a fixed schedule and go straight from the Rome bus terminus to the Sorrento terminus, making only short bathroom stops upon request; hence they do not require any changes.
One bus, operated by the Marozzi Company, works the Rome to Sorrento route at least five to seven days a week. Travelers should check the bus schedule and availability on Omio. To catch the first bus, be sure to be at the bus terminus before 7:00 a.m. In case you cannot make it to the early morning bus, you can book a 3:00 p.m. bus ticket. On most days, you will find only one Marozzi line bus working the Rome to Sorrento route, which either leaves in the morning or the evening.
Departure bus station: The central bus terminus for Sorrento-bound buses in Rome is the Autostazione Tiburtina, which is situated approximately 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from downtown Rome. Its central location takes at least 9min to traverse from the bus terminus to the city center by the city buses and approximately 40min if you choose to walk. Passengers have access to an ATM, a fast food joint, a toilet, a luggage storage area, several hotels, a coffee bar, and a spacious parking lot.
Arrival bus station: The Rome to Sorrento busses stops at the Corso Italia bus terminus in Sorrento city. This famous bus station is located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center. Once you board the orange busses, it will only take you about 10min to 15min to arrive at the center of the bustling Sorrento city. You can also walk to the train station, which is 3min away from the bustling bus terminal. There is a coffee bar where you can grab some refreshments, several shops, bars, restaurants, an ATM, some great hotels, and a parking lot with ample parking space at the grand bus terminus.
The popular Marozzi line buses work the 132 miles (212 km), Rome to Sorrento route at least five times a week but only on specific days each month. The Marozzi company buses, a cheap, comfortable, and fast transit option to Sorrento from Rome, leave the Autostazione Tiburtina bus terminus at least once a day. However, travelers can confirm the exact bus schedule and purchase tickets that best suit their preference through Omio.
The Marozzi line buses provide passengers with excellent services to give travelers the best experience. The company makes purchasing tickets easier by offering online ticket booking services. The buses also have a spacious luggage compartment to fit any amount of luggage, no matter how bulky. Travelers are at liberty to choose where they want to sit during the long journey to Sorrento. Marozzi ensures their passengers have access to essential amenities like toilets and air conditioning. Children below 12 years are offered discounts on the transportation fee. The ticket purchasing services are available 24h a day, seven days a week. These buses are direct, so you do not need to worry about having to change buses. Passengers are at liberty to make cancellations and changes to their bookings. Marozzi bus passengers have access to discounts when they purchase advance tickets and round-trip tickets. Regular travelers get a 20% discount on total fares once they acquire the loyalty card. On most days, only one bus exits the Autostazione Tiburtina station either early in the morning or in the afternoon, so to book a seat on these comfortable buses, you must check the schedules on Omio. The fastest Marozzi bus working this route takes 3h 50min to pull up at Sorrento's Corso Italia station.
Marozzi buses ensure their passengers stay entertained throughout the long trip by providing them with free Wi-Fi. Passengers can catch up on the latest movies and show onboard the comfortable buses, making the journey all the more pleasant. In case you would like to explore the beautiful city of Sorrento using a bicycle, you can bring it with you onboard the Marozzi line buses as long as it is disassembled or can be folded to fit in the luggage compartment. Travelers can also bring on board small pets on the condition that they pay a fee that is equivalent to half of the standard transport fee charged. The pets cannot be placed on the bus's seats but should strictly be locked up in a small cage and placed on the floor next to your seat. However, guide dogs are allowed on board at no extra charge. Passengers with disabilities who can board and alight the bus with ease are permitted onboard as long as being in the bus poses no threat to their well-being. Those facing mobility challenges can bring along someone who can offer them all the assistance they need. Disables passengers are also allowed to bring walking aids and any other assisting equipment, including wheelchairs. Guide dogs assisting blind passengers should not be caged, although they should be well trained not to pose any threat to other travelers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Sorrento by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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