How to travel from Sorrento to Trapani, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Trapani is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sorrento to Trapani by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome Ciampino (CIA) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then Messina and then to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Trapani.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Trapani

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Trapani by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Sorrento and Trapani is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 12h 40m to get from Sorrento and Trapani by train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Trapani is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Trapani is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sorrento and Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sorrento and Trapani. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Trapani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and Messina. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Sorrento and Trapani. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 5m 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 Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Palermo (PMO) then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Trapani is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Trapani. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sorrento to Trapani. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala. instead which will take 12h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Trapani is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Trapani

Transport options from Sorrento to Trapani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€140($140)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 25m
€160($160)
hourly733km (456 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 10m
€69($69)
6 times a week447km (278 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 40m
€80($80)
6 times a week817km (508 miles)
Bus
14h 5m
€60($60)
once daily927km (576 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 5m
€125($125)
hourly816km (507 miles)

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Airports near Trapani

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Trapani
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Trapani
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Trapani