How to travel from Sorrento to Genoa, Italy

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.

9 routes found

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 GenoaSorrento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then Roma Tiburtina and then to Genova Brignole.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to Genoa.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Genoa.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance737km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Genoa

Transport options from Sorrento to Genoa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 30m
€74($74)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 50m
€160($160)
hourly696km (433 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 55m
€90($90)
every 4 hours849km (527 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane5h 35m
€77($77)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane5h 40m
€75($75)
every 4 hours949km (590 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€74($74)
once daily749km (465 miles)
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi9h 10m
€69($69)
once daily745km (463 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€51($51)
5 times a week848km (527 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€110($110)
on demand737km (458 miles)

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Airports near Genoa

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Genoa
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Genoa
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Genoa