The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Sorrento
Cheapest price
€83
Average price
€96
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Sorrento is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Sorrento will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €83.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Sorrento on Sat, Nov 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct trains cover the 497 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 48 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.






Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bologna to Sorrento
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Sorrento among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 497 km
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€86 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €150 Average price |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Sorrento train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Sorrento trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:27 AM Bologna | 5h38 | 12:05 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:12 AM Bologna | 5h45 | 2:57 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:57 AM Bologna | 5h48 | 4:45 PM Sorrento | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Sorrento
Trains from Bologna to Sorrento run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:48, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 497 km distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 497 km |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 01:48 |
Last train 18:07 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Sorrento trainsItalo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Sorrento from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Sorrento
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Sorrento by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sorrento, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bologna, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bologna Centrale, Bologna, Aeroporto and Bologna Borgo Panigale. When arriving in Sorrento, you can end your journey in train stations like Sorrento, Sorrento and Sorrento, Corso Italia.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sorrento, located 0.5 miles (781 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Sorrento
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Tasso
- Il Buco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Grand Hotel Royal
- Hotel Mediterraneo
- Hotel Bristol
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Circumvesuviana trains
- Train: Circumvesuviana line
- Bus: Several local lines available
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