How to travel from Padua to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Padua and Sorrento is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Padua 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 Venice (VCE) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance726km (451 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Padua to Sorrento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Padua and Sorrento is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 569km (354 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Padua 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 Padua to Sorrento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Sorrento. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padua to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Padua and Sorrento. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Padua and Sorrento. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padua to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.

Itabus, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Padua and Sorrento. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Sorrento. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Padua and Sorrento. The distance is around 726km (451 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 Padua to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Sorrento

Transport options from Padua to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
€65($65)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€87($87)
hourly714km (444 miles)
Train to Trieste Airport, plane4h 30m
€110($110)
hourly743km (462 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€74($74)
every 4 hours730km (454 miles)
Train via Napoli Centrale Station6h 5m
€64($64)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Bus
11h 5m
€71($71)
once daily755km (469 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€110($110)
on demand726km (451 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