The average train between Basel and Sorrento takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Sorrento. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Sorrento. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Sorrento at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Sorrento? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sorrento. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Sorrento station via Lugano station, Milano Centrale station and Napoli station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
Basel to Sorrento train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Sorrento train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Sorrento station.
The distance between Basel and Sorrento is 942.3 km. The road distance is 1145 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sorrento via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Napoli, and Napoli P. Garibaldi in around 11h 30m.