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Getting From Sorrento to Rome
Traveling from Sorrento to Rome is much easier if you organise yourself in the right way and with the most suitable means of transport. Let’s find out together the best options are to reach Rome from Sorrento, the timetables of trains and buses and the most professional drivers who also offer this service and prices.
There are many travellers who travel from Rome from Sorrento, mainly to either continue their holiday in the Italian capital or to return home by taking a flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport. After having consulted numerous travel sites and transport companies, here is the complete guide:
Sorrento to Rome: With Private Driver
Travelling from Sorrento to Rome with a private driver is by far the most comfortable, efficient, and stress-free way to reach your destination. When you factor in the total cost—especially if you’re a small group—it can even be more economical than using public transport, without the hassle of navigating train schedules or carrying luggage across platforms.
We work with the most trusted professional drivers in the region, each operating Mercedes vehicles and minivans equipped with air conditioning, spacious interiors, and top-level comfort. Whether you’re heading to Rome’s city center or directly to the airport, this option gives you peace of mind and flexibility from door to door.
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We recommend this travel option for couples, families (especially with small children) or groups of friends up to 8 people who:
- Must leave early in the morning or late in the evening
- Prefer to travel comfortably
- Want to travel with one vehicle instead of changing taxis and trains
- Have heavy bags and don’t want to stress about carrying them around
- Need to follow strict timetables and cannot risk delays
The driver will pick you up at the requested address, help you to arrange your luggage in the car and accompany you to your destination following the fastest and least traveled route. Also, it is possible for you to stop when you want for a break or for a lunch break along the way, our drivers are very flexible and understanding.
Sorrento to Rome: By Train
If you are in Sorrento or in the Sorrento Peninsula and you need to get to Rome, the train may be one of the solutions, but you must take into consideration that there is no direct train from Sorrento to Rome, you will have to stop in Naples Centrale to change.
The Journey from Sorrento to Rome:
- First arrive in Naples to Napoli Centrale station, with the local train departing from Sorrento station (Circumvesuviana or Campania Express) side banner with timetable
- Then from Napoli Centrale take a train to Roma Termini or Roma Triburtina, whichever is your final destination.
From Naples (Napoli Centrale station) to Rome there are several train options that vary according to prices and speed, but we strongly recommend that you book a high-speed trip in advance to ensure a quick and comfortable trip also at affordable prices. The two main companies that offer fast trains from Naples to Rome and cover the main national destinations are:
- Trenitalia (www.trenitalia.com)
- italio (www.italotreno.it)
Our Top Tips
- The average price per way from Naples to Rome costs around €40 each
- If you book your tickets well in advance you can find offers starting from €15 each
- Anticipate the possibility of delays, plan your journey well and keep updated
- Travelling by train is recommended for couples or single travellers, if you are traveling with more than 4-5 people it is much better and more cost-effective to book a private driver
Travelling by train from Sorrento to Rome can therefore be a good solution for:
- Those who have flexible times and do not need to arrive at a certain time
- If you’re traveling on a budget or looking for one of the most cost effective options
- For those traveling individually or in pairs
Our Top Tips
- If you need to reach Fiumicino airport, it is recommended to stop in Roma Termini and take the connection with the Fiumicino Express which will take you to Fiumicino airport in about thirty minutes.
- If you need to reach Ciampino airport, it is recommended to stop in Roma Termini and take the connection with the Terravision Bus which will take you to Ciampino airport in about forty minutes.
Sorrento to Rome: By Bus
The bus is certainly the most convenient and budget friendly way to travel from Sorrento to Rome and as a student I have used it numerous times to reach the capital. From Sorrento there are two companies that offer bus transport to Rome:
- Option to choose an assigned seat, I recommend a window seat to enjoy the views
- The bus leaves from Sorrento station and arrives at Triburtina station in Rome with departure at 6am and arrival at around 10am
- The journey takes about four hours depending on traffic
- Tickets cost from €19 each
- The cost of the return ticket offers a 10% discount
- The bus makes intermediate stops before arriving in Rome (Sant’Agnello, Piano di Sorrento, Meta, Vico Equense, Castellammare)
- There is no toilet on board
- The bus stops for 15 minutes in the middle of the path at a snack bar
- The bus arrives at the station only a few minutes before departure
- If you travel with luggage, you can store it in the compartment under the seats.
- Hand luggage or bags can instead be carried on the bus in the space and stored in the rear compartment
- The bus has air conditioning
- Tickets can be purchased on the website https://www.flixbus.com/
- The journey takes about 4 and a half hours
- The departure is scheduled at 5pm and the arrival at Rome Triburtina station at 9:30pm
- The ticket price can vary daily, but starts from €11 each
- There is the toilet on board
- It is recommended to arrive at the station at least 15 minutes before the departure time
- Each passenger can travel with checked baggage (max. Size 31 x 20 x 12) plus one piece of hand baggage (16 x 12 x 7).
- The bus has air conditioning