How to travel from Sorrento to Pompei

There are 3 options to travel between Sorrento and Pompei including taking a train, bus, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Sorrento to Pompei is a ferry with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A ferry is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sorrento to Pompei costing on average $10 (€8).

A ferry is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sorrento to Pompei costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Sorrento to Pompei is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Pompei take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 18m.

Ferry takes on average 1h 32m.

The distance from Sorrento to Pompei is approximately 10 miles (17 km).

The average frequency per day from Sorrento to Pompei is:

• Around 5 ferries per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sorrento to Pompei:

• Trains mostly depart from Sorrento station and arrive in Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri.
• Buses mostly depart from Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro and arrive in Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino.
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Sorrento and arrive in Castellamare di Stabia.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sorrento to Pompei, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Pompei by bus.
• Travel with Seremar, Alilauro, NLG to go to Pompei by ferry.
• Travel with Campania Express, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Campania Express to go to Pompei by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Sorrento to Pompei with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
• 5 direct ferries per day with Seremar, Alilauro, NLG.
• 3 direct trains per day with Campania Express, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Campania Express.

Omio customers who travel from Sorrento to Pompei often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Rome, Salerno, Amalfi, Positano. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pompei and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Pompei to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Pompei, you can visit the Archaeological Park to explore the well-preserved ruins of the ancient city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover the Pompeii Forum, the center of public life with temples, markets, and government buildings. Stroll through the Garden of the Fugitives to see plaster casts of eruption victims. Visit the Pompeii Amphitheatre, one of the oldest Roman amphitheaters, and enjoy a guided tour of the Pompeii Thermal Baths. Don't miss the House of the Faun, the Villa of the Mysteries, and the Temple of Apollo for their impressive mosaics, frescoes, and architecture.

To explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii comprehensively, one full day is typically sufficient. However, spending two days allows for a more relaxed visit and the opportunity to explore nearby attractions such as Mount Vesuvius and the Herculaneum ruins.