2023 Train Naples - Sorrento Schedule

Here is the schedule for the Circumvesuviana train that runs between Naples and Sorrento approximately every half hour.
The train schedule is annual and valid for the entire year.
On the chart, you'll find the stops for the main tourist sights, though there are also other stops in between.
To get to the Amalfi Coast you need to get off at Sorrento (the final stop) and then continue by Sita Bus.
Here is all you need to know to organize your trip to Sorrento by train!

Circumvesuviana Train Info

The Circumvesuviana station is on the lower level of the Naples Centrale train station, below the high speed train platforms. Take the stairs down from the center of the station.

You cannot purchase tickets online, but only at the ticket window or one of the newspaper stands in the station. There is no combination train and bus ticket for the Amalfi Coast.

Tickets from Naples to Sorrento cost EUR 3.60.

Trains to Sorrento always depart from track 3. To reach this track, there are no elevators or escalators. Pay attention to the display and make sure you board a train to Sorrento and not Sarno!

It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by train from Naples to Sorrento. DD trains do not stop at all the stations, so reach Sorrento in about 50 minutes.

Sorrento is the final stop on the line.

There is an elevator at the Sorrento station, which is located in the center of Sorrento.

There is no luggage storage area on the train, and no air conditioning.

Sita buses for the Amalfi Coast depart from right outside the Sorrento train station, and you can purchase tickets at the ticket stand near the bus or at the newspaper stand in the station.

Campania Express Schedule: The train line between Naples and Sorrento with air conditioning, guaranteed seating, and luggage storage.

Information about the Circumvesuviana Train Stations

Napoli Porta Nolana: this is the first station on the Circumvesuviana line, and trains for all routes depart from here. Commuters and other regulars know to board the train at this station to ensure they'll find seating. The stop is located not far from Piazza Garibaldi (Napoli Centrale); the easiest way to reach Napoli Porta Nolana from the Napoli Centrale is to take the Circumvesuviana from Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, travel in the opposite direction for a few moments, and then reboard a departing train once you arrive. There is an elevator and escalator in this station.
Napoli Piazza Garibaldi: this station is located on the lower level of the Napoli Centrale station, so is the most convenient option for those arriving by train from other locations in Italy or those departing from the city of Naples. There is no elevator or escalator. Getting around Naples.
Ercolano scavi: this is the station nearest the Herculaneum archaeological site; the entrance to the ruins is about 10 minutes on foot from the station. There is no disabled access either at the station or the Roman ruins.
Pompei Scavi: this is the station nearest the "Villa Dei Misteri" entrance to the archaeological ruins. The track for trains in arrival from Naples has disabled access, but the track for trains from Sorrento bound to Naples does not have disabled access. We do not recommend using this station for those needing wheelchair access to the Pompeii ruins since it is located quite far from the Piazza Anfiteatro entrance, which is where the wheelchair route through the ruins departs. There is a luggage check at the station. Ignore the guides and other offers for visits to the ruins at the station and instead proceed to the entrance to Pompeii where there are official guides (they wear wooden tags around their necks with the symbol of the region of Campania) that you can book for private guided tours.
Castellammare di Stabia: you can catch the funicular to the top of Mount Faito from here. There is no disabled access.
Vico Equense, Meta, Piano, Sant’Agnello: these stations on the Sorrentine Peninsula are located in the center of each town and are a quick ride away from Sorrento. They do not have disabled access.
Sorrento: The Sorrento station is the only one along the route that is completely accessible for those with limited mobility via an elevator. The friendly newspaper stand at the ground level sells a number of types of train and bus tickets or you can purchase a ticket from the Circumvesuviana ticket window on the upper level.

Route: Napoli - Sorrento

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Circumvesuviana Trains

DD DD DD DD DD EXP DD DD DD DD DD EXP DD DD DD DD DD EXP DD DD DD DD DD EXP DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD DD
Napoli Porta Nolana 05:40 06:16 06:52 07:28 08:04 08:22 08:40 09:16 09:52 10:28 11:04 11:22 11:40 12:16 12:52 13:28 14:04 14:22 14:40 15:16 15:52 16:28 17:04 17:22 17:40 18:16 18:52 19:28 20:04 20:40 21:16 21:52 22:11
Napoli Garibaldi 05:43 06:19 06:55 07:31 08:07 08:26 08:43 09:19 09:55 10:31 11:07 11:26 11:43 12:19 12:55 13:31 14:07 14:26 14:43 15:19 15:55 16:31 17:07 17:26 17:43 18:19 18:55 19:31 20:07 20:43 21:19 21:55 22:14
Ercolano Scavi 05:55 -- - - - 08:41 - 09:30 - - - 11:41 - - - - - 14:41 - - - - - 17:41 - - - - - - - - 22:26
Torre del Greco 05:58 -- - 07:43 - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - 22:29
Torre Annunziata - Oplonti 06:06 06:42 07:18 07:54 08:30 -- 09:06 09:42 10:18 10:54 11:30 - 12.06 12:42 13:18 13:54 14.30 - 15:06 15:42 16:18 16:54 17:30 -- 18:06 18:42 19:18 19:54 20:30 21:06 21:42 22:18 22:38
Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri 06:12 06:48 07:24 08:00 08:36 09:01 09:12 09:48 10:24 11:00 11:36 12:01 12:12 12:48 13:24 14:00 14:36 15:01 15:12 15:48 16:24 17:00 17:36 18:01 18:12 18:48 19:24 20:00 20:36 21:12 21:48 22:24 22:44
Via Nocera 06:28 07:04 07:40 08:16 08:52 -- 09:28 10:04 10:40 11:16 11:52 - 12:28 13:04 13:40 14:16 14:52 - 15:28 16:04 16:40 17:16 17:52 -- 18:28 19:04 19:40 20:16 20:52 21:28 22:04 22:40 22:58
Castellammare 06:31 07:07 07:43 08:19 08:55 09:13 09:31 10:07 10:43 11:19 11:55 12:13 12:31 13:07 13:43 14:19 14:55 15:13 15:31 16:07 16:43 17:19 17:55 18:13 18:31 19:07 19:43 20:19 20:55 21:31 22:07 22:43 23:01
Vico Equense 06:41 07:17 07:53 08:29 09:05 09:23 09:41 10:17 10:53 11:29 12:05 12:23 12:41 13:17 13:53 14:29 15:05 15:23 15:41 16:17 16:53 17:29 18:05 18:23 18:41 19:17 19:53 20:29 21:05 21:41 22:17 22:53 23:08
Seiano 06:43 07:19 07:55 08:31 09:07 -- 09:43 10:19 10:55 11:31 12.07 - 12:43 13:19 13:55 14:31 15:07 - 15:43 16:19 16:55 17:31 18:07 -- 18:43 19:19 19:55 20:31 21:07 21:43 22:19 22:55 -
Meta 06:47 07:23 07:59 08:35 09:11 09:28 09:47 10:23 10:59 11:35 12:11 12:28 12:47 13:23 13:59 14:35 15:11 15:28 15:47 16:23 16:59 17:35 18:11 18:28 18:47 19:23 19:59 20:35 21:11 21:47 22:23 22:59 23:14
Piano 06:49 07:25 08:01 08:37 09:13 09:31 09:49 10:25 11:01 11:37 12:13 12:31 12:49 13:25 14:01 14:37 15:13 15:31 15:49 16:25 17:01 17:37 18:13 18:31 18:49 19:25 20:01 20:37 21:13 21:49 22:25 23:01 23:16
S. Agnello 06:51 07:27 08:03 08:39 09:15 09:33 09:51 10:27 11:03 11:39 12:15 12:33 12:51 13:27 14:03 14:39 15:15 15:33 15:51 16:27 17:03 17:39 18:15 18:33 18:51 19:27 20:03 20:39 21:15 21:51 22:27 23:03 23:18
Sorrento 06:53 07:29 08:05 08:41 09:17 09:35 09:53 10:29 11:05 11:41 12:17 12:35 12:53 13:29 14:05 14:41 15:17 15:35 15:53 16:29 17:05 17:41 18:17 18:35 18:53 19:29 20:05 20:41 21:17 21:53 22:29 23:05 23:20
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  • D Direct (arrives in Sorrento in 1 hour and 10 minutes. Stops in a number of stations in addition to those listed on the chart. RUNS DAILY according to the schedule indicated).
  • DD Express (arrives in Sorrento in 50 minutes. RUNS DAILY according to the schedule indicated)
  • FER Weekdays (DOES NOT RUN on Sunday and holidays)
  • FES Sundays and holidays (RUNS ONLY on Sunday and holidays)

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Where is the Circumvesuviana station in Naples?

The Circumvesuviana trains depart from the lower level of the Naples Centrale station in Piazza Garibaldi, below the main level where the high-speed trains arrive and depart. Walk down the stairs located in the center of the train station.

Can I buy a ticket to the Circumvesuviana online?

You cannot purchase a ticket online, but only at the ticket window or one of the newspaper stands in the station. There is no combination train and bus ticket for the Amalfi Coast.

How much does the train ticket from Naples to Sorrento cost?

The train ticket from Naples to Sorrento currently costs EUR 3.60.

Which track do trains to Sorrento depart from?

Trains to Sorrento always depart from track 3. To reach this track, there are no elevators or escalators. Pay attention to the display and make sure you board a train to Sorrento and not Sarno!

How long does the Circumvesuviana take to get from Naples to Sorrento?

It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by train from Naples to Sorrento. DD trains do not stop at all the stations, so reach Sorrento in about 50 minutes.

Are the Circumvesuviana stations accessible for the disabled?

Some stations are wheelchair accessible and some are not. The main Piazza Garibaldi (Naples Centrale) station is not accessible as there are no ramps to the lower level. The Sorrento station is accessible.

Is the Circumvesuviana train safe?

The Circumvesuviana trains are often late and overcrowded, with no place to sit, no air conditioning, and no luggage storage. Pickpocketing and other non-violent theft is common.
For a much more comfortable and safe option, book a private transfer from Naples to Sorrento.

Where does the Sita bus for the Amalfi Coast depart?

Sita buses for the Amalfi Coast depart from right outside the Sorrento train station, and you can purchase tickets at the ticket stand near the bus or at the newspaper stand in the station.

What is the Campania Express train?

The Campania Express trains run along the same tracks as the Circumvesuviana but only stop at the tourist attractions. They have guaranteed seating, air conditioning, and hostess service on board. Campania Express train schedule

Where can I buy Circumvesuviana tickets?

Circumvesuviana tickets can be purchased in tobacconists, at the station, or by downloading the GoEav app, available for Android and Ios.

Travelers who have a contactless MasterCard, VISA or AmEx card (or even a rechargeable contactless MasterCard or Visa) can use the Tap & Go system by directly holding the card (TAP IN) to the POS reader positioned on the turnstiles of the departure station. At the arrival station, you must remember to hold your card close to one of the validators on the exit turnstiles (TAP OUT). The system will automatically calculate the most convenient fare: single journey, day ticket, etc.

Circumvesuviana tickets are not sold via the internet.

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