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How to get fromPalermo to Sorrentoby plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Sorrento by plane, train, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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  1. Fly from Palermo Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane PMO - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain train
    4h 24m
    €37–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Battipaglia Ospedalebus bus Autoservizi Salemi S202
    2. Take the bus from Battipaglia to Pompeibus bus N525
    12h 40m
    €33–49

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Naples Beverelloferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Sorrentoferry ferry
    10h 15m
    €40–138

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain train 0
    10h 30m
    €76–141

  5. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    3. Take the train from Napoli P. Garibaldi to Sorrentotrain train
    6h 25m
    €49–216

  6. Bus via Salerno

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Salernobus bus N592
    15h
    €64–97

Palermo to Sorrento by ferry

Calendar6Weekly Ferries
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Sorrento, Italy?

You can take a ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Sorrento via Naples Beverello in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Sorrento via Napoli Centrale and Napoli P. Garibaldi in around 10h 30m.

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