How to travel from Trapani to Sorrento, Italy
The distance between Trapani and Sorrento is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Trapani to Sorrento by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sorrento → Trapani if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Rome Ciampino (CIA) then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Palermo Via Filippo Turati then take a ferry to Naples then take the train to Sorrento.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sorrento.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trapani and Sorrento
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trapani to Sorrento by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Trapani and Sorrento is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)
It takes around 12h 30m to get from Trapani and Sorrento by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Trapani to Sorrento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Trapani and Sorrento is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Trapani and Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Trapani and Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trapani to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Airport then fly from Palermo (PMO) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Trapani to Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 12h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trapani to Sorrento is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trapani and Sorrento
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 20m | €140($140) | hourly | 731km (454 miles) |
| Fly to Rome (FCO), train | 4h 20m | €160($160) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €69($69) | twice daily | 448km (278 miles) |
| Bus to Palermo Airport, plane and train | 5h 10m | €90($90) | twice daily | 784km (487 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 30m | €76($76) | 5 times a week | 808km (502 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 13h 40m | €73($73) | 5 times a week | 473km (294 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 5m | €125($125) | hourly | 814km (506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trapani and Sorrento
Airlines
Alba Star
Bus companies
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
Train operators
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Ferry operators
Tirrenia
Grandi Navi Veloci
Blue Jet
Airports near Sorrento
The following major airports near Sorrento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Sorrento
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Sorrento
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Sorrento