How to get to Sorrento from Pompei

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Compare coach, train and ferry for Pompei to Sorrento

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pompei to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 17 km

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Compare ways to travel from Pompei to Sorrento

Compare the available ways to get from Pompei to Sorrento, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Pompei to Sorrento is a ferry with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Pompei to Sorrento:

A ferry is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Pompei to Sorrento costing on average £6.

A ferry is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pompei to Sorrento costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Pompei to Sorrento is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 25m.

Coach takes on average 1h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Pompei and Sorrento including taking a coach, train and ferry.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 20m sooner (34m by train vs 54m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Pompei to Sorrento

How to get to Sorrento from Pompei by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Pompei to Sorrento is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2603
    17:161h04
    Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
    18:20Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    £51One-way
    0 changes

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  • Itabus2603
    17:161h04
    Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
    18:20Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • AlilauroSUPER FLYTE
    6:400h20
    Castellamare di Stabia
    7:00Port of Sorrento
    £51One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:251h00
    Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
    13:25Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    £71One-way
    0 changes
  • Itabus2601
    12:111h04
    Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino
    13:15Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro
    £81One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Pompei to Sorrento

Travel to Sorrento easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pompei to Sorrento.

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There are 3 options to travel between Pompei and Sorrento including taking a coach, train and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Pompei to Sorrento is a ferry with an average price of £5.

This is compared to other travel options from Pompei to Sorrento:

A ferry is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Pompei to Sorrento costing on average £6.

A ferry is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pompei to Sorrento costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Pompei to Sorrento is by train with an average journey time of 1h 4m.

Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:

Ferry takes on average 1h 25m.

Coach takes on average 1h 32m.

The Pompei to Sorrento distance is approximately 17 km.
The average frequency per day from Pompei to Sorrento is:
  • Around 8 ferries per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pompei and Sorrento as scheduled services by coach, train and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pompei to Sorrento:
  • Trains mostly depart from Pompei Scavi - Villa Dei Misteri and arrive in Sorrento station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Pompei, Piazza Falcone e Borsellino and arrive in Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Castellamare di Stabia and arrive in Port of Sorrento.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pompei to Sorrento, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Campania Express to go to Sorrento by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Sorrento by coach.
  • Travel with Seremar, Alilauro to go to Sorrento by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pompei to Sorrento with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Campania Express.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
  • 8 direct ferries per day with Seremar, Alilauro.
Omio customers who travel from Pompei to Sorrento often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Rome, Positano, Capri, Amalfi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sorrento and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Pompei to Sorrento, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and ferry.
In Sorrento, you can enjoy a day trip to Capri to explore its breathtaking landscapes and the Blue Grotto. Take a cooking class to learn authentic Italian dishes, or relax at the Baths of Queen Giovanna, a natural swimming pool surrounded by ancient ruins. Hike the Path of the Gods for stunning views of the Amalfi Coast and attend a limoncello tasting to savour the local lemon liqueur. Visit Piazza Tasso, the bustling main square, and explore Marina Grande, a picturesque fishing village. Admire the Sorrento Cathedral with its beautiful frescoes, stroll through Villa Comunale for panoramic views of the Bay of Naples, and discover fine art at Museo Correale di Terranova.
A stay of 3 to 4 days in Sorrento is ideal to explore its charming streets, enjoy local cuisine, and take day trips to nearby attractions like the Amalfi Coast and Pompeii.

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