How to travel from Potenza to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Sorrento is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Potenza to Sorrento by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SorrentoPotenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Sorrento by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Potenza and Sorrento is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Potenza and Sorrento by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Sorrento is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Sorrento. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Trenitalia and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Potenza and Sorrento. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Potenza and Sorrento. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Miccolis Spa and FlixBus run regular bus services between Potenza and Sorrento. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Pompei Piazza Falcone e Borsellino and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 2h 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 Potenza and Sorrento. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Sorrento is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €5 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Sorrento

Transport options from Potenza to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 40m
€5($5)
4 times a week157km (98 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€22($22)
twice daily204km (127 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€28($28)
on demand151km (94 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