How to travel from Florence to Sorrento

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Sorrento

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $253.

Distance: 269 miles (434 km)

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$98

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$73

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$253

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6h 23m

Average total duration

5h 53m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Sorrento is a bus with an average price of $73.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Sorrento:

A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Sorrento costing on average $98.

A bus is $180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Sorrento costing on average $253.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Sorrento is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 23m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Sorrento including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Sorrento among Omio's users.

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from Florence to Sorrento

How to get from Florence to Sorrento by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Florence to Sorrento is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM10h25
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    6:10 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM10h25
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    6:10 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9503+TrenitaliaFRECCIALINK LK031
    6:00 AM5h15
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:15 AMSorrento station
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4099+TrenitaliaUrbV Urb+RegionaleRegionale 21067+Campania Express11721
    6:35 AM12h00
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    6:35 PMSorrento station
    $661One-way
    3 transfers
  • IntercityIntercity 583+Campania Express11721
    10:15 AM8h20
    Florence Rifredi
    6:35 PMSorrento station
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 581 · Intercity 551+Campania Express11721
    5:45 AM12h50
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    6:35 PMSorrento station
    $971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:25 AM9h00
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    1:25 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 AM9h25
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    1:25 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Florence to Sorrento

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Sorrento, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Sorrento and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Sorrento

Travel to Sorrento easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Sorrento.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Sorrento including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Sorrento is a bus with an average price of $73.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Sorrento:

A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Sorrento costing on average $98.

A bus is $180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Sorrento costing on average $253.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Sorrento is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 23m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Florence to Sorrento is approximately 269 miles (434 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Sorrento is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Sorrento as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Sorrento:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Sorrento station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Sorrento, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Marozzi to go to Sorrento by bus.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Sorrento by flight.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Sorrento by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Sorrento:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Sorrento often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Positano, Capri, Rome, Amalfi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sorrento and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Sorrento to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Sorrento, you can enjoy a day trip to Capri, take a cooking class to learn authentic Italian dishes, relax at the Baths of Queen Giovanna, hike the Path of the Gods, and attend a limoncello tasting. Visit sights like Piazza Tasso, Marina Grande, Sorrento Cathedral, Villa Comunale, and Museo Correale di Terranova for a full experience of the area.
Three to four days in Sorrento is generally ideal for exploring the town's scenic beauty, enjoying local cuisine, and taking day trips to nearby attractions like the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, and Capri.
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