How to get from Rome to Sorrento by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Rome to Sorrento is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 131 miles (211 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $52 - $131 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $52 (€46) • 1 h 12 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $131 (€117) • 55 min | |
Popular travel companies | Italo, ITA or Italo |
Travel 131 miles (211 km) by bus, flight or train between Rome and Sorrento. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 55 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $52 (€46). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Italo, ITA or Italo among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train 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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|
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Bus |
€19 |
4:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
Train |
€25 |
2:00 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $18 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Italo is a brand of high-speed travel from the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) offering regular services to popular cities around Italy, such as Rome, Naples, Florence and Milan. Among its fleet of travel are the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly travel that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). You can choose from the following Italo ticket types when purchasing tickets from Rome to Sorrento: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex. Italo offers four different class options: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Standard services in all Italo travel include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of films, music and games). While some amenities may differ based on the class option booked, each travel car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort.
There are 3 travel options from Rome to Sorrento: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Sorrento from Rome is by taking a train, which costs on average $52 (€46).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Rome to Sorrento:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Rome to Sorrento costing on average $59 (€53).
Taking a train costs $80 (€71) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $131 (€117).
The fastest way to get to Sorrento from Rome is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:
Getting to Sorrento by bus takes 3 h 40 min on average.
Train takes on average 1 h 12 min.
You should expect to travel around 131 miles (211 km) between Rome and Sorrento.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Sorrento is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Rome to Sorrento as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Sorrento:
The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Sorrento:
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Sorrento with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sorrento as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Sorrento from Rome.
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