How to travel from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Reggio di Calabria 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 SorrentoReggio di Calabria if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Rome (FCO), train

Fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Salerno then Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Naples.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salerno and Napoli Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento. We recommend that you fly from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Reggio di Calabria and Sorrento. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Transport options from Reggio di Calabria to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rome (FCO), train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€180($180)
every 30 mins798km (496 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€185($185)
hourly1,681km (1,045 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€46($46)
every 4 hours486km (302 miles)
Train via Napoli Centrale6h 50m
€42($42)
every 4 hours508km (316 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€34($34)
5 times a week575km (357 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€88($88)
on demand485km (301 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