- Must visit
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento’s main civic museum, set in an 18th-century villa with paintings, decorative arts, and Neapolitan furnishings, plus sea-view gardens.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Sorrento without transferring at least once.
Regionale 21055+
11121
Regionale 21061+
11721
Regionale 21067+
11721
Regionale 21053+
11121
Regionale 23439+
11721
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+
11121
FRECCIAROSSA 9625+
11721
FRECCIAROSSA 9601+
11121
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+
11721
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+
11121Omio 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 $90.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m 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) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $124 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $154 (€127).
A bus is $171 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $201 (€166).
Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 53m by train vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $154 (€127) compared to roughly $76 (€63) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Sorrento trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 21049+ 11721 | 6:48 AM Rome Tiburtina | 11h47 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21055+ 11721 | 6:56 AM Rome Termini | 11h39 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21057+ 11721 | 7:36 AM Rome Termini | 10h59 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21095+ 11721 | 7:48 AM Rome Tiburtina | 10h47 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9503+ 11721 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 10h30 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12655 · Regionale 21047+ 11721 | 8:06 AM Rome Termini | 10h29 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9601+ 11721 | 8:53 AM Rome Termini | 9h42 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ 11721 | 9:15 AM Rome Termini | 9h20 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9603+ 11721 | 9:25 AM Rome Termini | 9h10 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 551+ 11721 | 9:26 AM Rome Termini | 9h09 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9605+ 11721 | 9:53 AM Rome Termini | 8h42 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8335+ 11721 | 10:20 AM Rome Termini | 8h15 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 501+ 11721 | 10:22 AM Rome Ostiense | 8h13 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9607+ 11721 | 10:25 AM Rome Termini | 8h10 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ 11721 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 8h00 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21061+ 11721 | 10:36 AM Rome Termini | 7h59 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9604+ 11721 | 10:51 AM Rome Termini | 7h44 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515+ 11721 | 11:00 AM Rome Termini | 7h35 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ 11721 | 11:21 AM Rome Tiburtina | 7h14 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ 11721 | 11:25 AM Rome Termini | 7h10 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 727+ 11721 | 11:26 AM Rome Termini | 7h09 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ 11721 | 11:55 AM Rome Termini | 6h40 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21067+ 11721 | 11:56 AM Rome Termini | 6h39 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ 11721 | 12:00 PM Rome Termini | 6h35 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 553+ 11721 | 12:26 PM Rome Termini | 6h09 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9391+ 11721 | 12:47 PM Rome Tiburtina | 5h48 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ 11721 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 5h45 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 21071+ 11721 | 12:56 PM Rome Termini | 5h39 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ 11721 | 1:00 PM Rome Termini | 5h35 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619+ 11721 | 1:25 PM Rome Termini | 5h10 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ 11721 | 1:29 PM Rome Tiburtina | 5h06 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ 11721 | 1:53 PM Rome Termini | 4h42 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ 11721 | 2:00 PM Rome Termini | 4h35 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ 11721 | 2:38 PM Rome Termini | 3h57 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625+ 11721 | 2:53 PM Rome Termini | 3h42 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ 11721 | 3:05 PM Rome Termini | 3h30 | 6:35 PM Sorrento station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rome to Sorrento run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 (€99) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 11h 49m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€99) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 11h 49m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:26 PM |
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Best time to book 91 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, set in an 18th-century villa with paintings, decorative arts, and Neapolitan furnishings, plus sea-view gardens.
A cultural venue hosting rotating art and photography exhibitions in a historic villa near the city center, often popular during seasonal events.
A specialized museum dedicated to Sorrento’s inlaid-wood tradition, displaying fine marquetry, furniture, and craft history in a historic palazzo.
Sorrento’s main square and transport hub, surrounded by historic buildings and busy streets, making it the natural starting point for exploring the town.
A picturesque old fishing quarter with colorful waterfront scenery and a more traditional atmosphere, popular for photos and sunset walks.
A clifftop public garden with one of the best views over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, especially popular at sunset.
Potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil. It is one of Sorrento’s signature dishes and a classic of local home cooking.
A famous Sorrento lemon dessert made with soft sponge cake and lemon cream. It showcases the area’s celebrated citrus, especially Limone Di Sorrento.
Baked pasta tubes filled with ricotta and topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella. It is a traditional comforting dish found in many local restaurants.
Fine dining restaurant known for refined Campanian cuisine, tasting menus, and an upscale terrace setting within a luxury hotel.
Well-known waterfront seafood restaurant by Marina Grande, appreciated for fresh catch, classic Campanian dishes, and a memorable sea-view setting.
Central Sorrento restaurant serving polished regional dishes, seafood, and local wines in an elegant but approachable atmosphere near Piazza Tasso.
Prices are above average for southern Italy, especially in peak season. Hotels and dining cost more in central tourist areas.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Sorrento Railway Station, Sorrento -> Piazza Tasso, Sorrento



Embark on a scenic journey from the historic heart of Rome to the breathtaking coastal town of Sorrento. Traveling by train offers stunning views of the Italian countryside, seamless connections through Naples, and a more eco-friendly way to explore than driving. Whether you’re drawn to the ancient ruins of the Colosseum or the pastel-hued cliffside villas overlooking the Bay of Naples, the Rome to Sorrento train route blends culture, history and seaside charm into one unforgettable trip.
Once aboard, you might consider pausing in Naples to savor a classic Neapolitan espresso. Then, as the train winds along the sparkling Bay of Naples, marvel at Mount Vesuvius rising on the horizon and let the coastal breeze energize you. By the time you arrive in Sorrento, you’ll be perfectly primed to wander its sun-drenched piazzas, sample locally made limoncello, and lose yourself in the fragrant lemon groves perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea.
To snag the best fares on your Rome to Sorrento journey, book 2-4 months in advance when tickets are first released (typically around 120 days before departure). Early birds can save up to 50% compared to last-minute purchases.
Keep an eye on Omio’s Trenitalia offers and Omio’s Italo offers for seasonal promotions, and set up Omio price alerts on the Omio app so you never miss a flash sale.
| Connection | Duration | From € |
|---|---|---|
| Sorrento to Rome Termini | 2 h 45 m | 26 € |
| Naples Centrale to Sorrento | 1 h 10 m | 15 € |
| Rome Termini to Naples Centrale | 1 h 10 m | 10 € |
Standard tickets include two carry-ons plus one checked bag up to 25 kg free of charge. Oversized or extra bags may incur a fee, check your carrier’s policy for specifics on our Travel Company Policies page.
Yes. Flex tickets (flexible fares) can be changed up to 1 hour before departure at no extra cost. Standard tickets incur a small fee (from € 5) if changed more than 24 hours before departure. Cancellations vary by provider, see How to change or cancel a ticket for full details.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

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