Greetings from Vermont!
I’m looking for your advice. We will be staying in the Puglia region for a full week in April, where we’ll be renting a car from Bari Airport for that period. Afterward, we will travel to Sorrento for another week (and after Sorrento, we’ll fly to Sicily to join the Best of Sicily tour by Rick Steves).
I’m seeking your recommendation on the best transportation method from Bari to Sorrento. I’ve done some research and read various travel blogs—some people prefer the train, while others recommend the direct bus. However, we’d prefer not to take the 7 AM direct train from Bari to Naples because the day before, we’ll be in Monopoli and need to return the rental car to Bari Airport.
We’re still debating what would be the most convenient option:
A direct bus to Naples
Changing trains along the way
Flying to Naples (though this requires a layover in Rome, so it may not be ideal)
Alternatively, should we keep the rental car and return it in Sorrento? We don’t plan to use a car while in Amalfi—just public transportation. My main concern is that driving from Puglia to Sorrento might involve steep and dangerous roads, which my husband isn’t comfortable with.
If we decide on a bus or train, it would obviously be to Naples. What transportation would you recommend from Naples to Sorrento? I’ve read mixed reviews about both the local and faster trains.
Additionally, we’ll be carrying a few sensitive laptops since we’ll be working while in Italy, and we want to avoid any unnecessary hassle. We’ll also have two large suitcases, as we’ll have spent the previous month in Rome.
I’ve even considered a shuttle or private transfer from Naples to Sorrento. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!