- Must visit
Vatican Museums
One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sorrento to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sorrento to Rome will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Sorrento to Rome without transferring at least once.
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Regionale 21098
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Regionale 21036
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Regionale 21096
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Regionale 21038
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InterCityNotte 796
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InterCityNotte 798
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InterCityNotte 796
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Intercity 724
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Regionale 21096
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Intercity 560Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sorrento to Rome 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 58m. 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 $75.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m 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 Sorrento to Rome:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sorrento to Rome costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $127 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sorrento to Rome costing on average $159 (€131).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
The journey is about 12m faster (3h 2m by train vs 3h 14m by car) and roughly $14 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 (€51) vs $76 (€63)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Rome trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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11618+ Regionale 21038 | 4:20 PM Sorrento station | 7h20 | 11:40 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
11618+ Intercity 560 | 4:20 PM Sorrento station | 6h14 | 10:34 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
11618+ InterCityNotte 798 | 4:20 PM Sorrento station | 7h29 | 11:49 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
11918+ InterCityNotte 796 | 7:20 PM Sorrento station | 4h41 | 12:01 AM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
11918+ InterCityNotte 798 | 7:20 PM Sorrento station | 4h29 | 11:49 PM Rome Ostiense | 1 transfer | |
11918+ Intercity 597+ InterCityNotte 89512 | 7:20 PM Sorrento station | 10h44 | 6:04 AM Rome Ostiense | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Sorrento to Rome run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (212 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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One of the world's great museum complexes, home to vast papal collections and the Sistine Chapel. A priority visit for art, history, and Renaissance masterpieces.
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and major paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is essential due to limited capacity.
The city's historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, known for classical sculpture, ancient Roman art, and excellent views over the Forum.
A lively Baroque square with monumental fountains, elegant facades, and one of the most recognizable urban spaces in Rome.
A famous stairway and gathering point linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinita dei Monti, especially popular for photos and central city strolls.
A beloved neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and lively Roman atmosphere, ideal for wandering day or night.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano, black pepper, and pasta water. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is famously made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, pecorino Romano, and chili. Though linked to Amatrice, it is deeply rooted in Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury fine-dining restaurant, famous for panoramic views, elegant service, and sophisticated Italian cuisine.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon serving refined Roman classics with strong local identity. Well known for seasonal specialties and pasta.
A celebrated central Rome dining room known for Roman pasta, cured meats, and an exceptional wine list. Lively, polished, and very popular.
Moderate for Western Europe. Sights and central hotels cost more, but food, coffee, and transit can be good value.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; 5-10% is appreciated at restaurants for good service, not obligatory. Round up taxis.
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Rome Termini, Rome -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
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