How to travel from La Spezia to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between La Spezia and Sorrento is around 656km (408 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 La Spezia 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 SorrentoLa Spezia 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 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance656km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Sorrento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 10h 25m. 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 €88 ($88).

The distance between La Spezia and Sorrento is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from La Spezia and Sorrento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Sorrento is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Spezia and Sorrento. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Spezia to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. and Napoli Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between La Spezia and Sorrento. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 25m, 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 La Spezia and Sorrento. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Spezia to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between La Spezia and Sorrento. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia 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 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from La Spezia and Sorrento. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Sorrento

Transport options from La Spezia to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 15m
€88($88)
5 times a day736km (457 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, plane5h 40m
€175($175)
5 times a day788km (490 miles)
Train to Torino Lingotto, plane6h 15m
€88($88)
twice daily1,033km (642 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 25m
€100($100)
every 4 hours933km (580 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane6h 30m
€100($100)
every 4 hours971km (603 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, plane7hrs
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,016km (631 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€74($74)
hourly676km (420 miles)
Train via Napoli Centrale7h 50m
€59($59)
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€47($47)
once daily704km (437 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€100($100)
on demand656km (408 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