The cheapest and fastest trains from Sorrento to Bologna
Cheapest price
€83
Average price
€86
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Trains per day
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 €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €83.
Of the 3 trains that leave Sorrento for Bologna on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 497 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 10 h 41 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 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 prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €106.
Distance: 497 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€81 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €169 Average price |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 17m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sorrento to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Sorrento to Bologna trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:45 PM Sorrento | 5h48 | 6:33 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Sorrento | 6h50 | 8:35 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sorrento to Bologna
Trains from Sorrento to Bologna run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €23 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 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 38m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. from Sorrento to Bologna trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. trains will get you between Sorrento and Bologna from €23. 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 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.

When departing from Sorrento, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Sorrento, Sorrento and Sorrento, Corso Italia. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your journey in train stations like Bologna Centrale, Bologna, Aeroporto and Bologna Borgo Panigale.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Sorrento, which is located around 0.5 miles (781 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sorrento to Bologna
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
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