How to travel from Marsala to Sorrento, Italy
The distance between Marsala and Sorrento is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Marsala to Sorrento by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sorrento → Marsala if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA), train
Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Rome Ciampino (CIA) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Sorrento.
- Duration14h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sorrento.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Sorrento
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marsala to Sorrento by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Marsala and Sorrento is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Marsala and Sorrento by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Marsala to Sorrento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Sorrento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Marsala and Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marsala and Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marsala to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4hrs.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Sorrento is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Sorrento
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA), train + 4 similar | 4h 20m | €135($135) | hourly | 729km (453 miles) |
| Fly to Rome (FCO), train | 4h 20m | €155($155) | hourly | 739km (459 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 35m | €125($125) | hourly | 1,605km (997 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | €67($67) | every 3 hours | 493km (306 miles) |
| Bus to Palermo Airport, plane and train | 5h 55m | €90($90) | every 3 hours | 829km (515 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 15m | €76($76) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 14h 45m | €75($75) | once daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 25m | €130($130) | hourly | 832km (517 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marsala and Sorrento
Airlines
Alba Star
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Blue Jet
Airports near Sorrento
The following major airports near Sorrento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Sorrento
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Sorrento
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Sorrento