How to travel from Sorrento to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Bologna is around 606km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sorrento to Bologna 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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Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Bologna.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Sorrento and Bologna is around 606km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Sorrento and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Bologna. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Sorrento and Bologna. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Sorrento and Bologna. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus, Marozzi VT and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Sorrento and Bologna. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Sorrento and Bologna. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Bologna

Transport options from Sorrento to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane + 4 similar
3h 50m
€95($95)
every 4 hours747km (464 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4hrs
€165($165)
hourly606km (377 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€82($82)
hourly747km (464 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 20m
€105($105)
every 2 hours920km (572 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 50m
€100($100)
hourly958km (596 miles)
Train
5hrs
€64($64)
hourly607km (377 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€44($44)
every 20 mins647km (402 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€90($90)
on demand610km (379 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna