- Must visit
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento’s main civic museum, housed in an 18th-century villa with collections of Neapolitan paintings, decorative arts, clocks, porcelain, and local history. Its terraced gardens overlooking the Bay:
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
11 h 7 m
Average duration
11 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari to Sorrento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Sorrento will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Bari to Sorrento without transferring at least 2 times.
Intercity 558+
Autobus PZ296 · Regionale 5266+
11721
Intercity 606+
BUS L716A+
Intercity 716+
11721
Intercity 558 · Intercity 556+
11721
Intercity 558+
Autobus PZ296 · Regionale 5266+
11721
Intercity 558 · Intercity 556+
11721
Intercity 606+
BUS L716A+
Intercity 716+
11721Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$136 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Sorrento:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Sorrento costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Sorrento trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9693+ FRECCIALINK LK033+ InterCityNotte 754 | 10:10 PM Bari Centrale | 13h51 | 12:01 PM Sorrento station | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Intercity 606+ BUS L716A+ Intercity 716+ 11721 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 12h40 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 558+ Autobus PZ296 · Regionale 5266+ 11721 | 7:28 AM Bari Centrale | 11h07 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 558 · Intercity 556+ 11721 | 7:28 AM Bari Centrale | 11h07 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Bari to Sorrento run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $91 (€75) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€75) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 8h 15m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:10 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Sorrento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sorrento trip today.
Sorrento’s main civic museum, housed in an 18th-century villa with collections of Neapolitan paintings, decorative arts, clocks, porcelain, and local history. Its terraced gardens overlooking the Bay:
Cultural venue hosting rotating art exhibitions, photography shows, and seasonal displays in a historic villa and garden. Worth checking for temporary exhibitions during your stay.
Specialized museum dedicated to Sorrento’s famous wood inlay craftsmanship. Displays furniture, tools, and decorative objects that explain one of the town’s most distinctive artistic traditions.
Sorrento’s main square and social hub, surrounded by historic buildings, shops, and busy streets. It is the natural starting point for exploring the town and one of its most recognizable places.
Atmospheric old-town street filled with traditional craft shops and local character. One of the best lanes for strolling through the historic center away from heavier traffic.
Clifftop public garden with sweeping views over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. A favorite sunset and photo spot that is extremely popular with visitors.
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 traditional oven-baked dish found in many family-run restaurants in Sorrento.
A famous lemon sponge cake filled and covered with lemon cream. It celebrates the lemons of the Sorrento Peninsula and is one of the town’s best-known desserts.
Seafront favorite just outside the center, celebrated for very fresh seafood, pasta, and beautiful views over the water.
Established upscale trattoria known for refined regional cuisine, attentive service, and a romantic garden atmosphere near the historic center.
Well-known central Sorrento restaurant serving polished Campanian classics, seafood, and pasta in an elegant but approachable setting.
Prices are higher than many Italian towns, especially in peak season. Hotels and seafront dining cost more; cafes and casual spots are more manageable.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, round up taxis, and add 5-10% for very good restaurant service.
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Sorrento Railway Station, Sorrento -> Piazza Tasso, Sorrento
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari to Sorrento by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bari to Sorrento trains use the Bari Centrale to Sorrento station pair. Use this guide to compare Bari and Sorrento train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bari Centrale is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Piccinni, La Tana Del Polpo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Centrale: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior Bari, Grand Hotel Leon d'Oro, Hotel Adria.
Bari Aeroporto is 7 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Bacco, Ristorante Il Poeta Contadino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bari Aeroporto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bari Aeroporto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bari Aeroporto: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari Aeroporto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parco Dei Principi Hotel Congress & SPA, Hotel Palumbo Masseria Sant'Anna, Vittoria Parc Hotel.
Quintino Sella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Quintino Sella.
ATMs are available at Quintino Sella.
Available at Quintino Sella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Quintino Sella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Sorrento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Tasso, Il Buco
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sorrento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sorrento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sorrento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sorrento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sorrento: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Royal, Hotel Mediterraneo, Hotel Bristol.
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