How to travel from Sorrento to Salerno, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Salerno is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sorrento to Salerno by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalernoSorrento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Salerno.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri and then to Salerno - Autostazione Vinciprova.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Salerno.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

RTLA Partenope Srl

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Drive

Drive to Salerno.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance53km (33 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Salerno

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Salerno by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Sorrento and Salerno is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 34km (21 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Sorrento and Salerno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Salerno is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Salerno, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Salerno. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Salerno. 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 1h 55m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Sorrento and Salerno. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Salerno. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Salerno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pompei Scavi Villa Misteri. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Busitalia Campania SpA and Sita Sud run regular bus services between Sorrento and Salerno. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 10m 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 Salerno. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Salerno. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Salerno is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Salerno. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Salerno. The distance is around 53km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Salerno is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Salerno

Transport options from Sorrento to Salerno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€14($14)
hourly93km (58 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 10m
€12($12)
every 4 hours63km (39 miles)
Bus via Amalfi2h 55m
€5($5)
every 2 hours67km (41 miles)
Taxi
57min
€85($85)
on demand53km (33 miles)
Drive
57min
€8($8)
on demand53km (33 miles)

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Airports near Salerno

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Salerno
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Salerno
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
220km (137 miles) from Salerno