How to get from Rome to Sorrento
- 210 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 10m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 15m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€119
Cheapest
3h 50m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€15
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Sorrento. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 210 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €15, on Tue, Sep 29.
210 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €119Checked Oct 2 | 5h 05m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 4h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€119Checked Oct 25h 05m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 24h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Sorrento: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Tiburtina → Sorrentobus
FlixBus·4h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Rome to Sorrento
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:00 and the last at 13:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 07:00 | 13:00 |
| Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Marozzibus | 4 | 08:40 | 14:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRome Tiburtina-Sorrento, Roma-NaplesBook →EAV CircumvesuvianaNaples-SorrentoBook →
ITA AirwaysRome Fiumicino-Naples AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, EAV Circumvesuviana, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Sorrento works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Sorrento, about 4h 10m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Sorrento: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Sorrento?
The most useful route takes about 4h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Sorrento?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 13:00, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Sorrento?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 07:00 and 13:00.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Sorrento leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Sorrento from Rome?
About 210 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Sorrento cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €15 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rome to Sorrento?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, EAV Circumvesuviana, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Rome to Sorrento without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Sorrento?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026