How to travel from Catanzaro to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Catanzaro and Sorrento is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Catanzaro 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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to Sorrento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Catanzaro and Sorrento is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Catanzaro and Sorrento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to Sorrento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and Sorrento. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia T.Nicastro and Napoli Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

ItaloTreno, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and Trenitalia run train services between Catanzaro and Sorrento. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Catanzaro and Sorrento. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catanzaro Lido, Catanzaro Lido and Naples. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and Sorrento. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to Sorrento. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Catanzaro and Sorrento. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and Sorrento

Transport options from Catanzaro to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€115($115)
every 4 hours749km (465 miles)
Fly to Rome (FCO), train4h 40m
€135($135)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€41($41)
every 20 mins401km (249 miles)
Train via Napoli Centrale5h 35m
€36($36)
every 4 hours402km (250 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€32($32)
twice a week481km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€72($72)
on demand396km (246 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