How to travel from Syracuse to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Syracuse and Sorrento is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Syracuse to Sorrento 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.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Naples and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Sorrento by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 3h 40m.

The distance between Syracuse and Sorrento is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Syracuse and Sorrento by train.

The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Sorrento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Sorrento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Sorrento. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Trenitalia and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Syracuse and Sorrento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Syracuse and Sorrento. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naples. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run regular bus services between Syracuse and Sorrento. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Sorrento is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Sorrento. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Syracuse to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 10h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Sorrento is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

How do I get from Syracuse to Sorrento

Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Sorrento

Transport options from Syracuse to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€45($45)
hourly496km (308 miles)
Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train5h 35m
€67($67)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train
10h 20m
€58($58)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€46($46)
5 times a week733km (456 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 15m
€100($100)
hourly641km (398 miles)

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Airports near Sorrento

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Sorrento
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Sorrento
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Sorrento