How to travel from Como to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Como and Sorrento is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Como 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Train via Milano Centrale

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance858km (533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Como 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 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between Como and Sorrento is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Como and Sorrento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Sorrento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Como 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 Como and Sorrento. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Napoli Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Como and Sorrento. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Como and Sorrento. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

FlixBus and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run regular bus services between Como and Sorrento. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Sorrento. We recommend that you fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3h 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 Como and Sorrento. The distance is around 858km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Sorrento

Transport options from Como to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€73($73)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€120($120)
every 2 hours754km (469 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane3h 50m
€115($115)
hourly792km (492 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar
6h 30m
€110($110)
twice daily864km (537 miles)
Train6h 55m
€125($125)
hourly875km (543 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€56($56)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€130($130)
on demand858km (533 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