How to get from Naples to Sorrento: your transport guide

Sorrento is the most famous town on the Sorrento coast, beautifully located on a tufaceous terrace overlooking the Gulf of Naples.

Since ancient times, it has been a very popular holiday resort, and Sorrento keeps fascinating tourists and visitors from all over the world.

Thanks to its breathtaking views, gardens and citrus groves facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, the marinas and the picturesque historical centre, Sorrento embodies the finest of any Mediterranean destination.

How to get from Naples to Sorrento

If you’ll be travelling soon, know that there are numerous ways to reach Sorrento from the capital of the Campania Region, Naples. In this guide, I’ll explain how to get to Sorrento from Naples to by train, by bus, by car and by private transfer.

How far is Sorrento from Naples?

Sorrento is 48 kilometres south of Naples. It takes less than an hour to get from Naples to Sorrento by car, and it is very easy to reach by public transport.

In fact, you can get there by train, by bus and even by ferry. It’s also possible to book a private transfer from Naples city centre or from the airport, Capodichino.

Sorrento is a great day trip you can take from Naples thanks to its direct train and bus connections. There are many sights along the way that you can visit.

Archaeological sites: Pompeii and Herculaneum, or beach destinations like Castellammare di Stabia, Vico Equense and Piana di Sorrento.

You can stop by these landmarks travelling by car, by train, or by bus.

How to get from Naples to Sorrento

Now you know more about Sorrento, where to stay and what this famous coastal destination offers. Let’s look at how to get there by train, bus, car or transfer.

1. Train from Naples to Sorrento

There are two ways to get from Naples to Sorrento. The first way is to get the Circumvesuviana train from Napoli Centrale railway station.

This is the cheapest way to get to Sorrento, but expect to board on crowded trains (no seat guaranteed), where there’s no luggage storage and air-conditioning during the high season.

The Circumvesuviana trains leave from the lower level of the railway station, below the high-speed train platforms.

Yours is the last stop, and all Sorrento trains leave from platform 3.

It takes approximately an hour to reach the coastal town. Trains leave every half hour during the high season, from 6 am to 9 pm, and the ticket cost is 3.60 euro.

The second option is to take the Campania Express train. As the Circumvesuviana trains can’t be booked in advance, and if you’re travelling with luggage and wish to take a seat, the express trains are the best.

During the high season, I recommend these trains even if the ticket cost is double.

A one-way ticket to Sorrento costs 8 euros, but the good news is that these trains are a bit faster than the Circumvesuviana ones, and in 45 minutes you’ll be at your destination.

Tickets can be purchased online through the EAV Campania website.

2. Driving from Naples to Sorrento

To get from Naples to Sorrento by car, take the A3 motorway ‘Napoli – Pompei – Sorrento’ in Naples towards ‘Salerno – Reggio Calabria’.

After a more or less 22-kilometre drive, take the Castellammare di Stabia exit towards Castellammare di Stabia, and continue on the road SS145 towards Sorrento.

Getting to Sorrento is easy if travelling by car, but the traffic jams during the high season can get you stuck on the road for hours.

If renting a car and wanting to have the freedom to move around as you please, plan to drive in the early hours of the day or later in the evening.

When driving along the SS145, you’ll have the chance to enjoy scenic views of the Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples.

You pass through the towns: Meta, Vico-Enzese and Piano di Sorrento.

Stop by if you fancy a dip in the sea and relax at the beach for some time.

3. Bus from Naples to Sorrento

If you want to get from Naples to Sorrento by bus, you should look for the bus company SITA. Check the timetable here.

The bus leaves from the station of Napoli called Porta Nolana or from the Napoli Garibaldi bus stop and arrives in Sorrento.

It takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes to get there. There’s also a bus service from Naples airport to Sorrento called Curreri bus.

These buses leave outside terminal 1, and the ticket cost is 10 euros to pay to the bus driver.

This bus takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to Sorrento, and it’s the best option if you want to get there without stopping in Naples.

If you prefer to get to Naples first, then get to the Alibus bus with the directions to the city centre, leaving from terminal 1.

This bus will get you to Napoli Centrale station, and the ticket cost is 5 euros. You can either book the ticket online or onboard.

From here, you can choose to get another bus to Sorrento or take the Circumvesuviana or Campania express train.

4. Private Transfer

If you’re looking for a hassle-free and easy solution to get from Naples to Sorrento from Capodichino Airport, then a private transfer is the best.

This is not a cheap option but the most comfortable one. If you’re travelling with a small group of 3 people, you can also share the drive cost of this Sorrento Private Transfer from Naples Airport.

With a private transfer like this one, you don’t have to think about train or bus tickets to purchase or to get on the right bus or train in the chaotic stations of Naples.

You just have to enjoy the ride and get to your hotel in Sorrento. Your driver will wait for you at the airport arrivals with a sign with your name.

Also, you can ask as much as you want to drive about the city and get useful insights about Naples and the region.

5. Day trip from Naples to Sorrento

You are spending some days in Naples and currently looking for day trips to Sorrento or to the fascinating Amalfi Coast.

This Full-Day Tour Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi from Naples will not only give you the opportunity to visit Sorrento and spend some time there but also to stop in Positano and Amalfi.

Stroll around the lovely narrow streets and small piazzas of the three towns and admire the wonderful landscape of the Sorrentine peninsula and Amalfi Coast without having to arrange any transport by yourself.

You’ll also stop to sip some delicious limoncello in Sorrento. Then go to Positano for some clothes shopping at the Moda Positano.

Included in your tour are all transfers with pickup and drop-off at your hotel, a light lunch and live commentary on board.

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