The distance between Sorrento and Genoa is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sorrento to Genoa 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 Genoa → Sorrento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA).
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Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then Roma Tiburtina and then to Genova Brignole.
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Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Genoa.
There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Genoa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Sorrento and Genoa is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Sorrento and Genoa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Genoa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Genoa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Genoa. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi and Roma Tiburtina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Sorrento and Genoa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Genoa. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Genoa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sorrento and Genoa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Genoa. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Genoa is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Genoa. Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) and Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) 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 Genoa. The distance is around 737km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Genoa is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 30m | €74($74) | hourly | 652km (405 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 50m | €160($160) | hourly | 696km (433 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 4h 55m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 849km (527 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 5h 35m | €77($77) | every 4 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane | 5h 40m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 949km (590 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €74($74) | once daily | 749km (465 miles) |
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi | 9h 10m | €69($69) | once daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | €51($51) | 5 times a week | 848km (527 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €110($110) | on demand | 737km (458 miles) |
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Malpensa Express
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