2 of us with 2 cases each on wheels. The coach journey coming was terrible and took 2 hours. Also, it will pick us up way too early on the return trip and stop at other hotels. Is it easy to go by train? Is there a station at the airport or would we need a taxi?
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
You can take the Circumvesuviana train from Sorrento to Napoli, go upstairs to Napoli Centrale, exit the front door to the taxi queue. Airport is about 10 minutes away. No train station at the airport.
Posted by
WPB, FL & Firenze
3112 posts
There's also a Campania Express train from Sorrento to Naples Centrale. It's faster than the Circumvesuviana, but it only runs a few times a day (just one or twice in the morning) and costs about double. I haven't used it yet, but it's received some good feedback on this forum.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15584 posts
Have you taken the Circumvesuviana? It's a tramline, not a "real" train. You'll want a taxi to the Sorrento station - probably expensive because of the one-way street system. At the station, there is an elevator to the ticket office. Then about half a dozen steps up to the platform. In Naples, there is an escalator from the platform up to the station (sometimes it doesn't work), then elevator/escalator up to street level.
I suggest you go to the station and check it out before making a decision. I believe you can also arrange a private door-to-door transfer from your hotel to the airport. More expensive but a lot more efficient, especially with 4 suitcases.
Posted by
Chicago
1949 posts
Was your 'coach journey' this? If not, here's your answer, as long as the bus works into your schedule:
Left Sorrento station at 8:30 AM, arrived Napoli Capodichino airport around 10:00 for a 12:00 flight. Ten Euro, no problem.
Posted by
Faribault
211 posts
Last Sept., we used the train to get to Naples, as Zoe suggested. It worked out fine for us. It is basically a commuter train, so is without amenities.
Posted by
Wyckoff, NJ, USA
7311 posts
No one has told you yet that the Circumvesuviana does not go to the airport, it only goes to the main Naples rail station, where you would take a fixed price taxi to the airport. Are you in an AirBnb, so you have no hotel desk to ask for advice? Your OP cries out for hiring a car and driver, since you need two taxis in total.
Posted by
Carmel, CA, USA
2455 posts
One of the nicest "splurges" of my most recent trip to Italy was taking a taxi (or private car service) between Sorrento and Naples, about 100 euros from door to door (and I was traveling alone). Saved me so much time and hassle, enabled me to make the trip in comfort and on my own schedule. If the regular bus from Sorrento to Naples Airport does not meet your needs, I would certainly look into a private car. Two wheeled suitcases per person in public transport can require various transfers and lots of hassles at various points.
Posted by
Centennial, CO, US
2126 posts
I totally agree with Larry. Your hotel in Sorrento should be able to help you arrange a driver.
Posted by
6 posts
Take the bus from Sorrento train station super easy, 10 Euros each
Posted by
Paris
9578 posts
The very first responder said there is no train station at the airport.
Posted by
Chicago
1949 posts
Kim, if you're responding to the post above re: Curreri Viaggi, you pick up the bus at the train station, which is also the bus station. And it drops you off right in front of the Napoli Capodichino airport. We took it in March and it worked great at a cheap price.