Naples to Sorrento by train
EAV's Circumvesuviana runs direct from Napoli Porta Nolana and Garibaldi to Sorrento every 30 minutes, in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The Circumvesuviana takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from Naples to Sorrento, with direct trains every 30 minutes.
A direct train every half hour
EAV runs this line, not Trenitalia. Every Sorrento train starts at Napoli Porta Nolana and stops at Napoli Garibaldi three minutes later. In the timetable valid from 17 October 2026 there is a train every 30 minutes from early morning, and the last one leaves Porta Nolana around 22:00. Count on about 1 hour 15 minutes from Porta Nolana, or 1 hour 12 minutes from Garibaldi.
You cannot overshoot. Sorrento is the end of the line. On the way the train calls at Ercolano Scavi, Pompei Scavi, Castellammare di Stabia and Vico Equense, so it is also the train for Herculaneum and Pompeii.
Where to board in Naples
Arriving at Napoli Centrale by Frecciarossa or Italo? Board at Napoli Garibaldi, the Circumvesuviana station underneath the Napoli Centrale complex at Piazza Garibaldi. Go to Porta Nolana only if you are staying nearby. As the first stop, it gives you a better chance of a seat.
Other Circumvesuviana lines share these stations, so make sure the train shows Sorrento before you get on.
Tickets and payment
This is EAV's own network. Trenitalia and Italo tickets do not cover it, and Interrail lists the Circumvesuviana among the trains its pass does not cover. Buy an EAV ticket at the ticket office or in the GoEav app.
The simplest option is a contactless bank card. Tap it on the turnstile in Naples and tap out at Sorrento with the same card or phone. Forget to tap out and you pay the maximum fare.
Strike days
National transport strikes reach this line too. EAV posts strike notices on its website, and on a strike day only the trains marked as guaranteed in the timetable are sure to run.
Where to book
Train service
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EAV runs rail services around Naples, including the Circumvesuviana, Cumana and Circumflegrea lines, with journeys to Sorrento, Pompei and Ercolano.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct train from Naples to Sorrento?
Yes. Every Circumvesuviana train for Sorrento runs direct from Napoli Porta Nolana and Napoli Garibaldi, with a departure every 30 minutes.
How long is the train from Naples to Sorrento?
About 1 hour 15 minutes from Porta Nolana, or 1 hour 12 minutes from Garibaldi. Sorrento is the last stop, so you stay on to the end.
Which station in Naples does the Sorrento train leave from?
It starts at Napoli Porta Nolana and stops at Napoli Garibaldi, which sits underneath the Napoli Centrale complex. Coming off a train at Napoli Centrale, Garibaldi is the one to use.
Can I use an Interrail pass on the Circumvesuviana?
No. Interrail lists the Circumvesuviana as not covered by the pass, so you need an EAV ticket or a contactless card.
How do I pay for the Circumvesuviana to Sorrento?
Buy an EAV ticket at the ticket office or in the GoEav app, or tap a contactless bank card on the turnstile in Naples and tap out again at Sorrento.
Does the Naples to Sorrento train stop at Pompeii?
Yes, at Pompei Scavi. It also stops at Ercolano Scavi for Herculaneum.
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