How to travel from Alberobello to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Alberobello and Sorrento is around 292km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alberobello to Sorrento by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SorrentoAlberobello if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bari then Naples and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale then Caserta and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance292km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alberobello and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Alberobello to Sorrento by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Alberobello and Sorrento is around 292km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Alberobello and Sorrento by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alberobello to Sorrento is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Alberobello and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alberobello and Sorrento. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alberobello to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale, Caserta and Napoli Centrale. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici, Trenitalia and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Alberobello and Sorrento. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Alberobello and Sorrento. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alberobello to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bari and Naples. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run regular bus services between Alberobello and Sorrento. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alberobello to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then Naples and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Alberobello and Sorrento. The distance is around 292km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alberobello to Sorrento is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alberobello and Sorrento

Transport options from Alberobello to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 40m
€29($29)
twice daily373km (232 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€49($49)
6 times a week423km (263 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€44($44)
on demand292km (181 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