How to get from Naples International to Sorrento
Curreri Viaggi direct bus from outside arrivals — €10, ~75 min, drops you in central Sorrento.
Best options
Compare your options — NAP → Sorrento
Distance ~50 km, typical journey 75–120 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | Curreri Viaggi bus direct (€10) or Alibus + Circumvesuviana (€9.90, slower, lots of bag transfers). | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | €100–€140 (posted Naples flat rates do not extend to Sorrento) | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | FreeNow and Bolt operate in Naples but coverage to Sorrento is patchy — pre-book if you need a car. | restricted |
After landing — step by step
- 1Exit arrivals and look for the Curreri Viaggi stop (signed, just outside)
- 2Buy a €10 ticket on board or via the Curreri website
- 3Bus runs ~7 times daily — confirm schedule before flying
- 4For Circumvesuviana: take Alibus to Napoli Centrale, then the train (yellow ticket machines)
- 5For taxi: posted flat to Naples city is €18 — Sorrento is unregulated, agree fare in writing first
Scam warnings
Avoid this
- • Airport taxis without a written agreed fare
- • Circumvesuviana with valuables in outer pockets
- • Hotel 'partner' transfers quoted blind
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Naples International to Sorrento?
€100–€140 (posted Naples flat rates do not extend to Sorrento). Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Naples airport taxi drivers quoting €180+ to Sorrento.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from NAP to Sorrento?
Alibus to Napoli Centrale (€5) + Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento (€4.90) — ~2 hr total, €9.90. Slow and crowded.
Q.Does Uber work at Naples International?
FreeNow and Bolt operate in Naples but coverage to Sorrento is patchy — pre-book if you need a car.
Q.What's the best way from NAP to Sorrento at night?
Pre-booked private transfer — €90–€130. Curreri bus stops running by ~19:30.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from NAP to Sorrento?
Top reported: Naples airport taxi drivers quoting €180+ to Sorrento; Pickpockets on the Circumvesuviana train (especially Napoli Centrale → Ercolano); Hotel 'partner' transfer quotes 2–3× the Curreri price. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.