Town in Campania, Italy
Getting around Sorrento
How to get around Sorrento
Sorrento is the hub: Circumvesuviana trains to Naples and Pompeii, ferries to Capri, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and SITA buses along the coast road.
Ways to get around Sorrento
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Circumvesuviana train | About €3.50–€4.50 | To Pompeii Scavi 35 min and Naples Garibaldi 1 h–1h15; crowded and slow |
| Ferries and hydrofoils | About €22–€25 to Capri; €15–€25 to Naples | From Marina Piccola; seasonal for Amalfi and Positano |
| SITA Sud bus | About €2.50–€4 | To Positano and Amalfi along the coast road; very crowded in summer |
| Taxi | About €15–€30 | Fixed fares to the port; agree the price |
Taxis in Sorrento
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps operate. Use official taxis at the station and port, and agree fares before getting in.
Arriving in Sorrento
Naples Capodichino (NAP)
Curreri shuttle bus about €12, 1–1.5 h; Circumvesuviana via Napoli Garibaldi about €10 total, 1.5 h; taxi about €100–€130.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist but traffic on the coast road is heavy and steep; not for beginners.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Sorrento?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps operate. Use official taxis at the station and port, and agree fares before getting in.
What's the best way to get around Sorrento?
Sorrento is the hub: Circumvesuviana trains to Naples and Pompeii, ferries to Capri, Naples and the Amalfi Coast, and SITA buses along the coast road.
How do I get from the airport to Sorrento?
Curreri shuttle bus about €12, 1–1.5 h; Circumvesuviana via Napoli Garibaldi about €10 total, 1.5 h; taxi about €100–€130.
Is Sorrento walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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