How to travel from Rome to Sorrento

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Sorrento

Omio 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 $93.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

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Driving

$137

Average price

$34

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Cheapest

$143

Average price

$78

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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30m

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3h 55m

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3h 25m

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5h 30m

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2h 30m

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3h 5m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.3kg

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Marozzi

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ITA

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento is a bus with an average price of $34.

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

A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $137.

A bus is $110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $143.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 59m.

Bus takes on average 3h 25m.

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

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from Rome to Sorrento

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Itabus2603
    1:55 PM4h25
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:20 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2603
    1:55 PM4h25
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:20 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1271
    5:55 PM0h55
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    6:50 PMNaples International Airport
    $4201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 21063+Campania Express11421
    10:36 AM4h59
    Rome Termini
    3:35 PMSorrento station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 21069+Campania Express11721
    12:36 PM5h59
    Rome Termini
    6:35 PMSorrento station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 21065+Campania Express11721
    11:36 AM6h59
    Rome Termini
    6:35 PMSorrento station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Marozzi23 - 23
    7:00 AM3h50
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:50 AMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM4h25
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:25 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM4h10
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    6:10 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1267
    9:40 PM1h00
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:40 PMNaples International Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Rome to Sorrento

Sorrento is the gateway to the beautiful Amalfi Coast, and getting there from Italy's capital is easy. You can catch buses straight to the center of Sorrento from Rome's Tiburtina bus station, take two-legged train journeys via Naples or fly into Naples and catch a bus or train. The fastest connection will take just over 2 hours, but even buses take a little under 4 hours, putting Sorrento within easy reach of all visitors looking to travel in Italy.

Buses from Rome to Sorrento | Trains from Rome to Sorrento | Return trips from Sorrento to Rome

Rome to Sorrento Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€19

4:00 h

1 Day Ahead

Train

€25

2:00 h

1 Day Ahead


What is the best way to travel from Rome to Sorrento?

Cheapest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento with next-day bus tickets starting from €19. Buses traveling from Rome to Sorrento depart from Rome's Tiburtina bus station and take approximately 4 hours to arrive at Sorrento's Corso Italia bus station. There is 1 bus, operated by Marozzi, traveling from Rome to Sorrento every day. Rideshares like BlaBlaCar are another cheap alternative for traveling from Rome to Sorrento.


Fastest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento is by taking the train. Trains traveling from Rome to Sorrento depart from either Roma Termini or Tiburtina train station and take at least 2 hours to arrive in Sorrento. All trains traveling from Rome to Sorrento will involve a transfer in Naples or Salerno before arriving in Sorrento. Over 30 trains travel from Rome to Sorrento every day. Train companies that travel from Rome to Sorrento include Italo and Trenitalia.


Most popular way to travel from Rome to Sorrento

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Rome to Sorrento. While taking the bus may be a cheaper way to travel from Rome to Sorrento, the fact that there is only 1 bus per day makes taking the train the most popular option. Traveling from Rome to sorrento by train is also 2 hours faster than traveling by bus on average.


How to get from Rome to Sorrento

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Rome to Sorrento there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 84,29% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Rome to Sorrento. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Sorrento.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Sorrento including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento is a bus with an average price of $31.

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

A bus is $127 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $158.

A bus is $176 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $207.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Sorrento is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 53m.

Bus takes on average 3h 24m.

The distance from Rome to Sorrento is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Sorrento is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Sorrento:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Sorrento station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Sorrento, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Campania Express, Italo, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Frecciargento to go to Sorrento by train.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Sorrento by flight.
  • Travel with Marozzi, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Enjoy Traveling s.a.s. Sorrento, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Sorrento by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Sorrento with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
  • 7 direct buses per day with Marozzi, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S., Enjoy Traveling s.a.s. Sorrento, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Sorrento often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Positano, Capri, Amalfi, Pompei. 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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