How to travel from Siena to Sorrento

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Compare bus and train for Siena to Sorrento

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a train costs an average of €82.

Distance: 242 miles (391 km)

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€56

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€82

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€110

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6h 33m

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6h 3m

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6h 55m

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6h 25m

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4h 50m

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The cheapest way to travel from Siena to Sorrento is a bus with an average price of €56.

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

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Sorrento costing on average €82.

The fastest way to travel from Siena to Sorrento is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Siena and Sorrento including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Siena to Sorrento among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €54. The journey takes 6h 3m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Siena to Sorrento

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 AM7h15
    Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli
    6:10 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 AM7h15
    Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli
    6:10 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RegionaleRegionale 18212+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9515+TrenitaliaFRECCIALINK LK029
    7:02 AM6h58
    Siena station
    2:00 PMSorrento station
    791One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:45 AM7h25
    Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli)
    6:10 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 AM7h35
    Siena, P.za Gramsc
    6:10 PMSorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Siena 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 Siena to Sorrento.

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There are 2 options to travel between Siena and Sorrento including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Siena to Sorrento is a bus with an average price of €56.

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

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Sorrento costing on average €82.

The fastest way to travel from Siena to Sorrento is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 33m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 55m.

The distance from Siena to Sorrento is approximately 242 miles (391 km).
The average frequency per day from Siena to Sorrento is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Siena to Sorrento:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Naples International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Siena station and arrive in Sorrento station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) and arrive in Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Siena to Sorrento, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Sorrento by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Sorrento by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Siena to Sorrento:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Siena 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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