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Museo Correale di Terranova
Art museum and civic collection in Sorrento, set in a historic villa with paintings, decorative arts and temporary exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ercolano to Piano di Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 20 km
Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ercolano to Piano di Sorrento:
A ferry is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ercolano to Piano di Sorrento costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Piano di Sorrento take longer:
Train takes on average 49m.
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Take a bus from Ercolano to Piano di Sorrento and enjoy the approximately 20 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 5 coaches per day.
Distance 20 km |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Art museum and civic collection in Sorrento, set in a historic villa with paintings, decorative arts and temporary exhibitions.
Local museum with fossils, minerals and geology exhibits inside Villa Fondi; useful for understanding the Sorrento Peninsula’s natural history.
Museum in nearby Sorrento displaying Greek, Roman and local finds, offering essential context for the peninsula’s long history.
Clifftop park by Villa Fondi with sweeping Gulf views, benches and sunset panoramas; one of the town’s most appealing walking spots.
Marina area below the cliffs with boats, old fishermen’s buildings and coastal scenery; attractive for a walk and sea views.
Main central square and local meeting point, surrounded by shops and everyday town life; useful for orientation and a short stroll.
Gnocchi alla sorrentina are potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce, fiordilatte and basil. They are a signature dish of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Delizia al limone is a sponge cake dessert filled and coated with lemon cream. It celebrates the peninsula’s famous fragrant lemons.
Provolone del Monaco is a semi-hard cow’s milk cheese from the Lattari Mountains area. It is prized locally for its rich, slightly spicy flavour.
Established seafood-focused restaurant with Campanian dishes and a polished but relaxed atmosphere near the centre of Piano di Sorrento.
Traditional pizzeria and restaurant known for pizza al metro and classic local dishes in a lively, unfussy setting.
Casual local venue appreciated for wood-fired pizzas, simple pasta dishes and an easy-going neighbourhood feel.
Moderate for the Amalfi-Sorrento area. Hotels and dining cost more in peak season, while local trains and buses remain fairly affordable.
Service may be included or a coperto charged. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Piano di Sorrento -> Piazza Cota, Piano di Sorrento
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ercolano to Piano di Sorrento by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Piano di Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ercolano to Piano di Sorrento buses use the Ercolano, Stazione di Ercolano Scavi to Piano di Sorrento, Via della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ercolano and Piano di Sorrento bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Piano di Sorrento, Via della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Piano di Sorrento, Via della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria): Taxis.
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