How to travel from Trieste to Sorrento, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Sorrento is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Napoli Centrale Station and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Sorrento.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Sorrento.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance908km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Sorrento

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Sorrento by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Trieste and Sorrento is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (348 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Trieste and Sorrento by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Sorrento is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Sorrento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Sorrento. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

ItaloTreno and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run train services between Trieste and Sorrento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Trieste and Sorrento. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

FlixBus and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Trieste and Sorrento. Buses run twice daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Sorrento. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Trieste and Sorrento. The distance is around 908km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Sorrento is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Sorrento

Transport options from Trieste to Sorrento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
€100($100)
hourly634km (394 miles)
Fly to Rome (FCO), train4h 40m
€165($165)
hourly783km (486 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€105($105)
twice daily887km (551 miles)
Train
8h 30m
€74($74)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€64($64)
twice daily1,007km (626 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€135($135)
on demand908km (564 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