How to travel from Cinque Terre to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Sorrento is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Sorrento by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. then Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance681km (423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Sorrento by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Sorrento is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Cinque Terre and Sorrento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Sorrento is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Sorrento. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. and Napoli Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Cinque Terre and Sorrento. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Sorrento. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 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 Cinque Terre and Sorrento. The distance is around 681km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Sorrento

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 40m
€82($82)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, plane6hrs
€170($170)
hourly778km (484 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 10m
€100($100)
every 4 hours923km (574 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 15m
€100($100)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Train to Torino Lingotto, plane6h 30m
€90($90)
twice daily1,043km (648 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 45m
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€76($76)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Train via Napoli Centrale8hrs
€61($61)
twice daily671km (417 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€105($105)
on demand681km (423 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