The cheapest and fastest trains from Sorrento to Bologna
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€56
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€58
Fastest journey on Sep 17
5 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 27 m
Trains on Sep 17
3
Distance
497 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sorrento to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sorrento to Bologna will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
It's difficult to get from Sorrento to Bologna without transferring at least once.
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+
FRECCIALINK LK0282:40 PM5h43Sorrento station8:23 PMBologna Centrale€561One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9568+
InterCityNotte 774+
FRECCIALINK LK1305:35 PM10h46Sorrento station4:21 AMBologna Centrale€581One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9556+
FRECCIALINK LK0282:40 PM5h53Sorrento station8:33 PMBologna Centrale€601One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+
FRECCIALINK LK0282:40 PM5h43Sorrento station8:23 PMBologna Centrale€561One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9556+
FRECCIALINK LK0282:40 PM5h53Sorrento station8:33 PMBologna Centrale€601One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9568+
InterCityNotte 774+
FRECCIALINK LK1305:35 PM10h46Sorrento station4:21 AMBologna Centrale€581One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Sorrento to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sorrento to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, while a flight costs an average of €159.
Distance: 497 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€73 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €159 Average price | €151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sorrento to Bologna:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sorrento to Bologna costing on average €73.
A bus is €100 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sorrento to Bologna costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
Live departures
Sorrento to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9556+ FRECCIALINK LK028 | 2:40 PM Sorrento station | 5h53 | 8:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ FRECCIALINK LK028 | 2:40 PM Sorrento station | 5h43 | 8:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9568+ InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIALINK LK130 | 5:35 PM Sorrento station | 10h46 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sorrento to Bologna
Trains from Sorrento to Bologna run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 497 km distance in 5h 38m.
Distance 497 km |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Campania Express from Sorrento to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Campania Express trains will get you between Sorrento and Bologna from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Campania Express
FAQs: Trains from Sorrento to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sorrento to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sorrento to Bologna
Most Sorrento to Bologna trains use the Sorrento to Bologna Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Sorrento and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Sorrento station do trains to Bologna leave from?
Getting to Sorrento from Sorrento city centre
Sorrento train station facilities and services
Sorrento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Tasso, Il Buco
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sorrento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Sorrento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sorrento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sorrento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sorrento: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Royal, Hotel Mediterraneo, Hotel Bristol.
Which Bologna station do trains from Sorrento arrive at?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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