The distance between Cefalù and Sorrento is around 466km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cefalù 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.
👋 Also check out Sorrento → Cefalù if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Palermo Centrale then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.
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Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.
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Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking.
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sorrento.
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There are several options for getting from Cefalù to Sorrento by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 11h 30m. 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 €79 ($79).
The distance between Cefalù and Sorrento is around 466km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Cefalù and Sorrento by train.
The quickest way to get from Cefalù to Sorrento is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Cefalù and Sorrento is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cefalù and Sorrento. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cefalù to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
Trenitalia and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Cefalù and Sorrento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cefalù and Sorrento. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cefalù to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
Itabus run regular bus services between Cefalù and Sorrento. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cefalù 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 4h 15m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cefalù to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 9h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cefalù to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €79($79) | hourly | 466km (290 miles) |
Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 6hrs | €100($100) | hourly | 797km (495 miles) |
Train | 9h 55m | €53($53) | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | €36($36) | once daily | 722km (448 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 20m | €120($120) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sorrento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.