The distance between Sorrento and Como is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sorrento to Como 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 Como → Sorrento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP).
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Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then Milano Centrale and then to Como S. Giovanni.
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Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Como.
There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Como by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).
The distance between Sorrento and Como is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Sorrento and Como by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Como is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Como, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Como. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi and Milano Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Sorrento and Como. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sorrento and Como. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Como. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Como. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Como is Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) which is approximately 49km (30 miles) from Como. Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sorrento and Como. The distance is around 860km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Como is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €73($73) | hourly | 793km (493 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 3h 50m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 754km (469 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 20m | €115($115) | hourly | 793km (493 miles) |
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €110($110) | twice daily | 875km (544 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | €125($125) | hourly | 875km (543 miles) |
Bus | 14h 35m | €56($56) | twice daily | 932km (579 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | €130($130) | on demand | 860km (534 miles) |
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
The following major airports near Como offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.