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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. 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 €5, and a flight costs an average of €74.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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€67 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Rome to Sorrento by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Sorrento is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€19 |
4:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€25 |
2:00 h |
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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.
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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.

There are 3 travel options to Sorrento from Rome. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Sorrento from Rome is a bus with an average price of $21 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Sorrento:
A bus is $57 (€52) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $78 (€71) from Rome to Sorrento.
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $28 (€25).
The fastest way from Rome to Sorrento is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Sorrento that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.
Train takes on average 2 h 25 min.
The distance from Rome to Sorrento is approximately 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Sorrento is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Rome and Sorrento as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Sorrento:
- Buses mostly depart from Rome, Via Marsala / Viale Enrico De Nicola and arrive in Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Sorrento:
- You can go to Sorrento from Rome by bus with Marozzi or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Rome to Sorrento on Omio.
- You can go to Sorrento from Rome by plane with Alitalia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $78 (€71) with Alitalia from Rome to Sorrento on Omio.
- You can take a train from Rome to Sorrento with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity or Italo. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€25) with Intercity from Rome to Sorrento.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Sorrento with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Sorrento with Marozzi or FlixBus.
Direct services to Sorrento tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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