How to travel from Lecce to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Sorrento is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lecce 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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Fly to Rome (FCO), train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Train

Take the train to Caserta and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Sorrento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Lecce and Sorrento is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Lecce and Sorrento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Sorrento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Sorrento. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caserta and Napoli Centrale. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Trenitalia, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Lecce and Sorrento. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Lecce and Sorrento. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Itabus, TTI Leonettibus SRL, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lecce and Sorrento. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Sorrento. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) 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 Lecce and Sorrento. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Sorrento

Transport options from Lecce to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rome (FCO), train + 2 similar
4h 40m
€81($81)
every 3 hours826km (513 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€245($245)
every 3 hours1,624km (1,009 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€190($190)
every 3 hours1,631km (1,013 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€58($58)
4 times a day505km (314 miles)
Train via Caserta7h 35m
€73($73)
once a week505km (314 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€35($35)
5 times a day480km (298 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€61($61)
on demand402km (250 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