How to travel from Alessandria to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Alessandria and Sorrento is around 718km (446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Alessandria to Sorrento by train, bus, car 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 to Genova P.Za Principe, plane

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo, Roma Termini then Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance844km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alessandria and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Alessandria to Sorrento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Alessandria and Sorrento is around 718km (446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Alessandria and Sorrento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alessandria to Sorrento is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Alessandria and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alessandria and Sorrento. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alessandria to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo, Roma Termini and Napoli Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Trenord, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Alessandria and Sorrento. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Alessandria and Sorrento. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alessandria to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Alessandria and Sorrento. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alessandria to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Rogoredo then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Alessandria and Sorrento. The distance is around 844km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alessandria to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alessandria and Sorrento

Transport options from Alessandria to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane + 5 similar
4h 15m
€100($100)
hourly718km (446 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€81($81)
every 4 hours801km (498 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane5hrs
€81($81)
hourly879km (546 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane5hrs
€59($59)
every 4 hours893km (555 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane5h 35m
€140($140)
hourly765km (476 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5hrs
€68($68)
every 4 hours848km (527 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 60m
€77($77)
every 4 hours904km (562 miles)
Train via Napoli Centrale10h 5m
€63($63)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€56($56)
twice daily849km (528 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand844km (525 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