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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sorrento to Pompei 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 10m. 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
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
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£14 Average Price | £5 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Sorrento to Pompei, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sorrento to Pompei:
A ferry is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sorrento to Pompei costing on average £5.
A ferry is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sorrento to Pompei costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Pompei take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 28m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 28m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (40m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £7 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.
How to get to Pompei from Sorrento by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Sorrento to Pompei is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by ferry from Pompei are Capri, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi and Salerno. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Pompei on Omio.
Capri is known for its dramatic cliffs, smart piazzas and striking blue sea in the Bay of Naples. Its mix of Roman history, fashionable streets and coastal scenery gives the island town a refined but scenic character.
Naples is a lively city on the Bay of Naples, known for pizza, faded grandeur and the presence of Vesuvius. Its historic centre is dense and energetic, where churches, street life and sea views sit close together.
Sorrento is a clifftop town on the Bay of Naples known for lemon groves, sea views and a smart historic centre. Its elegant squares and old fishing quarter give it a relaxed character shaped by long ties to the Amalfi Coast and Capri.
Amalfi is a small seaside town on the Costiera Amalfitana, known for its dramatic setting and the Duomo di Amalfi. Its narrow lanes, steep stairways and maritime past give it a lively yet compact character.
Salerno is a coastal city known for its broad seafront, medieval centre and the Duomo di Salerno. It feels more lived-in than polished, mixing everyday southern Italian life with a strong historical character.
Travel to Pompei 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 Sorrento to Pompei.
This is compared to other travel options from Sorrento to Pompei:
A ferry is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sorrento to Pompei costing on average £5.
A ferry is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sorrento to Pompei costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Pompei take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 28m.
Ferry takes on average 1h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sorrento and Pompei as scheduled services by train, coach and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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