How to travel from Agrigento to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Agrigento and Sorrento is around 537km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Agrigento to Sorrento by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Termini Imerese then Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agrigento and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Agrigento to Sorrento by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).

The distance between Agrigento and Sorrento is around 537km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 11h 50m to get from Agrigento and Sorrento by train.

The quickest way to get from Agrigento to Sorrento is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Agrigento and Sorrento is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agrigento and Sorrento. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agrigento to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termini Imerese and Napoli Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Trenitalia and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Agrigento and Sorrento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agrigento and Sorrento. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agrigento to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Agrigento and Sorrento. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agrigento to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Sorrento is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Sorrento. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Agrigento to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the train to Termini Imerese then Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 11h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agrigento to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agrigento and Sorrento

Transport options from Agrigento to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 20m
€84($84)
every 2 hours537km (333 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane7h 10m
€105($105)
every 2 hours868km (539 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
€88($88)
5 times a day614km (381 miles)
Train
11h 50m
€61($61)
once daily760km (472 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
€46($46)
twice daily829km (515 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 30m
€135($135)
hourly736km (458 miles)

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Airports near Sorrento

The following major airports near Sorrento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Sorrento
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Sorrento
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Sorrento