7 Ways How To Get From Rome To Sorrento (Italy)

Are you wondering on ways how to get from Rome to Sorrento? Sorrento is a picturesque paradise located on the western coast of southern Italy. Boasting of beachfront views, mouthwatering food, and eclectic art, this town is a short ride away from Rome.

You can reach Sorrento from Rome by train, bus, flight, private transfer, shuttle minivan, tour and car. The road distance between Rome and Sorrento is 264.4 kilometres or 164.29 miles while the direct distance is 210 kilometres or 131 miles. It takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes to travel this distance by car. 

Sorrento’s charm is truly worth travelling to. Good thing it’s near Rome! Let’s look at all the available modes of transport from Rome to Sorrento.

How to get from Rome to Sorrento

OPTION 1: How to get from Rome to Sorrento by Train

• Travel Duration: about 2 hours and 12 minutes
• Travel Fare: from £32

You can ride a train from Rome when going to Sorrento, although this will not be direct. This leg can be conveniently booked online through Omio. On their website, you can see the list of daily trips from different transport companies.

Here is a sample timetable for Rome to Naples train rides:

Train from Rome to Naples

	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL	DURATION	FARE
Earliest and fastest  trip	6:00 am	7:12 am	1 hour 12 minutes	£32
Cheapest trip	2:15 pm	3:28 pm	1 hour 13 minutes	£19
Latest trip	10:30 pm	11:43 pm	1 hour 13 minutes	£19

Italo – Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori has high speed trains that travel to Naples frequently. It connects Rome, Naples, Florence, Venice and other Italian cities with each other. 

To get to Naples by train, head to Rome Termini or Rome Tiburtina station. Stop at Naples Centrale. From there, you will have to switch rides.

If you insist on taking another train to complete the train experience, you can either take the Campania Express or the Circumvesuviana train. They both have the same route; the difference is that Campania Express travels irregularly and specially for tourists while the Circumvesuviana train runs daily and therefore for everyday use.

Taking the Campania Express train from Naples to Sorrento will cost £13 and will run for one hour. The Circumvesuviana train, on the other hand, will be much cheaper but will have lots of stops along the way, so it will take more than an hour to travel the distance.

OPTION 2: How to get from Rome to Sorrento by Bus

• Travel Duration: about 3 hours and 40 minutes
• Travel Fare: from £23

If you want to travel directly from Rome to Sorrento, you can take a bus. There are plenty of transport companies that have bus trips daily. Two of them are Viaggi e Turismo Marozzi and Infobus.

You can easily book a bus ticket online and in advance from Trainline. The site helps you determine which schedule works best for you. Here is a snapshot of bus trips from Rome to Sorrento:

Bus from Rome to Sorrento

	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL	DURATION	FARE
Earliest and cheapest trip	7:00 am	10:50 am	3 hours 50 minutes	£23
Fastest trip	7:00 am	10:40 am	3 hours 40 minutes	£26
Latest trip	3:00 pm	7:00 pm	4 hours	£26

Marozzi departs from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and stops at Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro. On the other hand, Infobus departs from Rome Tiburtina, Largo Mazzoni Guido 3 and stops at any of the following:

• Piano di Sorrento Corso Italia, Corso Italia 45
• Sorrento Corso Italia
• Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
• Sant Agnello Corso Italia, Corso Italia 123

Just choose which route is best for you in terms of distance from your respective hotels in Rome and Sorrento.

OPTION 3: How to get from Rome to Sorrento by Flight

• Travel Duration: about 2 hours and 5 minutes
• Travel Fare: from £82

Some travellers prefer flying to their destinations, and if you are one of them, you can actually book a flight from Rome to Naples and then continue your journey by land to Sorrento.

To do so, you can search Skyscanner for available flights coming from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and ending at Naples International Airport (NAP). 

Here is a sample flight timetable of ITA Airways:

Flight from Rome to Naples

	DEPARTURE	ARRIVAL	DURATION	FARE
Earliest trip	9:40 am	10:35 am	55 minutes	£102
Fastest trip	1:30 pm	2:20 pm	50 minutes	£123
Latest and cheapest trip	9:55 pm	10:45 pm	50 minutes	£73

From Naples Airport, you can book an airport shuttle which takes you to Sorrento train station. Curreri Viaggi is one of the most recommended shuttle service providers if you’re coming from the airport.

A one-way ride (NAP-SOR bus line) costs £9. The journey takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. You can book an airport shuttle ticket with Curreri Viaggi online. If you’re thinking about your bags in tow, they allow one large hold luggage and one small personal bag on board per passenger.

OPTION 4: How to get from Rome to Sorrento by Private Transfer

• Travel Duration: about 3 hours and 30 minutes
• Travel Fare: from £193

There are many private transfer options available at Bookaway. Depending on the number of people who will be travelling with you, you can get a standard car, a minivan, or even book a luxury option.

The cost to ride a standard private car starts at £193, with a minimum of two passengers. Companies like Enjoy Travelling can pick you up at your hotel in Rome and bring you to your Sorrento accommodation. This journey takes 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete.

If you need a bigger vehicle, you can get a standard private minivan which can service up to six passengers. Enjoy the perks of hotel pickup and dropoff, plus you get to leave and stop for a break as you wish. 

A standard private minivan ride costs £235 per person, and the whole duration of the trip will be about 3 hours and 30 minutes as well.

If you are curious about the luxury car and minivan, BLU Welcome Travel offers these services starting at £235 per person.

OPTION 5: How to get from Rome to Sorrento by Shuttle Minivan

• Travel Fare: from £72
• Travel Duration: about 3 hours and 15 minutes

If you are not particular with having the vehicle to yourself, you can choose to ride a shared shuttle. The cost to ride one depends on the starting point of your journey. The minivan can pick you up from the airport or from your hotel in Rome. The dropoff point will be at your Sorrento hotel.

The cost to ride a shuttle minivan starts at £72. Because this is not a private transfer, there is no minimum number of passengers for you to avail of this service. The duration of the journey will be about 3 hours and 15 minutes.

You can book a seat in advance via Bookaway. Enjoy Travelling is one of the major transport providers of shuttle minivans from Rome to Sorrento.

OPTION 6: How to get from Rome to Sorrento by Tour

• Travel Duration: 12 hours
• Travel Fare: from £81.26

One fun way to get to Sorrento from Rome is by booking a tour. Get Your Guide has so many curated experiences to choose from, and this Sorrento and Ancient Pompeii Day Trip from Rome is just one of them.

Enjoy the convenience of having a designated luxurious coach for your tour to Sorrento from Rome, complete with a professional local driver and an English-speaking live tour guide. Your adventure starts in the ancient city of Pompeii where you’ll skip the line and just head straight to the ruins for some exploration.

Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a scenic ride going to Sorrento. Here you’ll immerse in the popular flavours that make Italian cuisine so interesting. Then, you’ll head back to Rome all relaxed in your coach.

If you check out the price of a tour per person, you’ll soon realise that it truly gives you value for money. It is almost the same as those that offer transportation only, and compared to this you already have access to tours and local spots so it’s definitely a great option to consider.

OPTION 7: How to get from Rome to Sorrento by Car

• Travel Duration: about 3 hours and 11 minutes
• Travel Fare: from £51.29

If you value freedom and enjoy having the vehicle exclusively, then you might as well rent a car during your stay in Rome. Then, bring the car when you’re going to Sorrento.

By doing so, you can curate your itinerary according to your personal preferences. You can leave and stop as you wish, or even extend your trip to nearby tourist towns. 

If you have not yet booked a rental car, I suggest you go to Discover Cars. They have many vehicles to choose from, depending how many people will travel alongside you.

Is this your first time driving in Italy? Be sure to do ample research before you hit the road. Here’s how to get from Rome to Sorrento by driving:

1. Take the A1 highway southbound towards Naples.
2. From Naples, follow signs for the A3 highway towards Salerno.
3. After passing Pompeii, take the exit for Castellammare di Stabia.
4. Follow the signs for Sorrento.

More About Sorrento

• I listed down all the best things to do in Sorrento, including a visit to the Cathedral of Saints Philip and James, an exploration of the Museo Bottega della Tarsia Lignea, and a swim at Bagni Regina Giovanna.
• I did backpacking in Europe by train, and I made sure to add Sorrento to my itinerary. We started our trip from Naples and took the bus from the airport to Sorrento. Learn more about my experience in my article.
• I believe that Sorrento is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy for the first time! Its Sorrentine lemons are just a fraction of the numerous reasons why you should travel to this place.

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