How to Get from Naples to Sorrento: The Stress-Free 2026 Guide

Landing in Naples is the start of your dream Mediterranean holiday. But once you leave the arrivals gate or the train station, the big question arises: What is the best way to get to Sorrento?

Between local trains, high-speed ferries, airport buses, and private transfers, the options can be overwhelming. This guide is updated for 2026 to help you navigate the journey like a local, ensuring you arrive at your suite relaxed and ready to explore.

1. Private Transfer: The Gold Standard

If you are traveling with luggage, family, or simply want to avoid the chaos of Neapolitan traffic, a private transfer from Naples to Sorrento is the best investment you can make. Your driver will meet you at the airport arrivals hall or the train platform and take you directly to your hotel in Sorrento.

Why it wins: No lugging suitcases through stations, no waiting for delayed buses, and total peace of mind.

2. The Ferry (Aliscafi): Arrive in Style

Want your holiday to start the moment you leave the port? The ferry from Naples to Sorrento (Alilauro or NLG) takes about 45 minutes and offers breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius and the Sorrento cliffs from the sea.

Logistics: Ferries depart from Molo Beverello. If you arrive at the airport, take the Alibus to the port. If you are at the train station, take the Metro Line 1 to 'Municipio'. Note: Ferries can be cancelled in case of very rough seas.

3. The Train: Circumvesuviana vs. Campania Express

If you are at Napoli Centrale (Piazza Garibaldi), the train is the most common option. Both lines depart from the lower level of the station—simply follow the signs for "Circumvesuviana". However, the experience between the two services is night and day:

• Circumvesuviana: This is the local lifeline used by students and workers. It’s the cheapest option (€4.00 - €5.00) and runs roughly every 30 minutes.
  Pros: Frequent, very cheap, and it stops at Pompeii Scavi - Villa dei Misteri and Herculaneum.
  Cons: No air conditioning, no luggage racks (you'll have to keep your bags between your legs), and it can be extremely crowded.
• Campania Express: A special tourist train running from mid-March to October. It makes only major stops and reaches Sorrento in about 50-60 minutes.
  Pros: Guaranteed seats, air conditioning, dedicated luggage space, and a more secure environment.
  Cons: More expensive (€15.00) and only runs 4-8 times a day.

4. The Bus from Naples Airport (NAP)

For those landing at Capodichino Airport, the Curreri Viaggi bus is the most direct public transport. The bus departs from the P1 parking area every couple of hours and arrives at the Sorrento main station. Tickets cost around €10 and can be purchased online or directly from the driver (if seats are available).

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