- Must visit
Museo Correale di Terranova
Sorrento’s main museum, set in an 18th-century villa with paintings, decorative arts, archaeology, and gardens overlooking the Bay of Naples.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Sorrento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Sorrento will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Naples for Sorrento on Fri, Jun 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a ferry costs an average of $20.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $23 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Sorrento:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Sorrento costing on average $19 (€15).
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Naples to Sorrento costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Sorrento take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 1m.
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 5m by bus vs 1h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $13 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Enjoy Traveling s.a.s. Sorrento, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ENJOY TRAVELLING S.A.S. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Sorrento buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:50 PM Naples | 0h20 | 9:10 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Naples | 0h10 | 9:30 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Naples | 0h50 | 10:10 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Naples | 0h30 | 11:30 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Naples | 0h50 | 11:50 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 1h40 | 1:25 PM Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 1h30 | 6:10 PM Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Naples to Sorrento run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Sorrento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sorrento trip today.
Sorrento’s main museum, set in an 18th-century villa with paintings, decorative arts, archaeology, and gardens overlooking the Bay of Naples.
A cultural venue hosting temporary art exhibitions and events in a historic villa near the old town, popular for accessible seasonal shows.
A specialty museum dedicated to Sorrento’s inlaid wood tradition, displaying furniture, tools, and craftsmanship tied to the town’s identity.
Sorrento’s main square and social hub, surrounded by historic buildings, cafes, and transport links; the essential starting point for exploring town.
A cliffside park with iconic views over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, especially popular at sunset and on social media.
Sorrento’s old fishing village, loved for colorful waterfront scenery, traditional atmosphere, and photogenic harbor views.
Soft potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil, and parmesan. It is one of Sorrento's signature dishes and a classic of Campanian home cooking.
Pasta tubes filled with ricotta and often spinach, then baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella. A traditional local baked pasta served in many family restaurants.
A famous lemon dessert from the Sorrento coast, usually a sponge cake filled and covered with lemon cream. It showcases the area's celebrated citrus.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant serving creative Campanian cuisine in an elegant historic setting, ideal for a special meal.
Long-established seaside restaurant in Marina Grande known for simple, fresh seafood and an authentic old-school atmosphere.
Historic Sorrento restaurant famed for its garden setting and classic local dishes, especially cannelloni and traditional Campanian recipes.
Prices are above average for Italy, especially in peak season. Hotels and restaurants cost more in central areas.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated.
Official public transport app
Sorrento, Corso Italia / Piazza Angelina Lauro, Sorrento -> Sorrento Railway Station, Sorrento
On average, you will find that there are between one and five daily buses from Naples to Sorrento, with a total of approximately 10 buses traveling between the two cities per week. These journeys are almost always direct, meaning that you may stop in additional cities along the way, but you will never be required to change buses. Depending on what time you leave and if there is any traffic on the roads, you can plan on the trip taking approximately 1h 40min. Upon your arrival in Sorrento, you will find that there are many things to visit, including the Piazza Tasso and the Correale Museum.
Several factors can influence how long it takes for buses to travel from Naples to Sorrento, such as if there is any traffic at the time, and what time of the day you will be departing. Generally, you can plan on your trip taking around 1h 40min. Because the trip is direct and does not require passengers to change buses before reaching their destination, you will be able to save time.
There are usually between one and five daily buses from Naples to Sorrento. Although this daily average tends to vary, you can plan on there being approximately 10 buses that service this route per week. Almost every single one of these trips is direct and does not require travelers to board a different bus. The first bus of the day generally departs during the late morning, while the last bus of the day will normally depart in the early evening.
Departure bus station: Buses for this route will normally depart from the Stazione di Napoli Porta Nolana bus station. This station is known for being very close to the city center, so you are able to travel here without having to drive or take public transportation. Instead, you can choose to walk, which will take you approximately 15min. At the station, you will find a few different services and amenities for travelers to benefit from, including sitting areas, access to complimentary Wi-Fi, public restrooms, and even places to purchase food and drinks. Make sure to always arrive at the bus station a minimum of 30min before your bus is scheduled to depart, in order to give yourself enough time to stow luggage and board.
Arrival bus station: For this route, your final destination will normally be the Sorrento bus stop. This bus stop can be found in the northern part of the city and is about 20min from the city center. To travel from here to the center of Sorrento, you can take a local EAV bus from the Piazza Tasso station. Like in Naples, the station is equipped with certain facilities, including sitting areas for passengers, public restrooms that can be used for a small fee, and complimentary Wi-Fi that generally works on most portable electronic devices.
There is one primary bus company that services transportation from Naples to Sorrento, and it is known as Ente Autonomo Volturno. Ente Autonomo Volturno is an Italian company that was originally founded in Naples in the early 1900s and now services buses between many cities in the country.
Ente Autonomo Volturno generally operates between one to five daily buses from Naples to Sorrento, with a total of approximately 10 bus rides occurring each week. It is important to note that your bus may stop in additional cities before you reach your final destination, but it is a direct route, so you will not be required to exit the bus and change to a different vehicle. The duration of your trip will depend on how much traffic there is at the time and what time of the day you depart Naples, but you can plan on it normally lasting around 1h 40min. The type of bus that Ente Autonomo Volturno uses for this journey is standard. Buses from Naples to Sorrento will almost always depart from Stazione di Napoli Porta Nolana in Naples and arrive at the Sorrento bus station. If your bus is canceled, you will be eligible to file for a full refund through Ente Autonomo Volturno. Generally speaking, passengers are not able to receive a refund for personal reasons. However, before your journey departs, you do have the option of exchanging your ticket at no additional cost. You can also choose to get off the bus at one of the stops along the route and take a Campania Express train for free to your final destination. The company’s schedule normally remains the same during both the week and weekends. You will find that fewer trains are normally operated on Italian public holidays.
Many of the buses that are operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno are equipped with certain facilities such as outlets for each passenger, a comfortable amount of legroom, and access to a public restroom. You will also find that some buses provide complimentary access to Wi-Fi for the duration of the trip, which can be used on most portable electronic devices and laptops. If you would like to bring your pet with you on your voyage, it is possible to do so. Small animals can be brought onboard for free, and you must have them equipped with a proper carrier or leash, as well as your animal registration and health booklet. Larger pets can also be brought on board, but you will have to purchase a ticket for your furry friend that is equivalent to that of an additional traveler. Some buses may have space to store bicycles, but make sure to contact the company ahead of time. Many of the buses are wheelchair accessible. If you foresee that you will need help with boarding the bus, storing your luggage, and exiting once you have arrived at your destination, contact the company before your voyage so they can have an employee present to help with any of your needs.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples to Sorrento by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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