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from Sorrento to Rome

  • Door-to-door in 3 h 20 min
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  • Professional driver
  • Sanitized vehicles
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Sorrento.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 3 h 20 min.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Rome.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 266 km
  • 3 h 20 min

Visit these sights on the way

Overview: Car trip from Sorrento to Rome

Exciting adventures await travelers taking a car trip from Sorrento to Rome. This route is brimming with possibilities since you'll be traveling along the coast for a short while to reach the historical gem of Rome. Beginning your journey in Sorrento is a treat. This coastal city on the Amalfi coast is a hidden jewel with its breathtaking cliffsides, quaint woodwork shops, niche clothing boutiques, ceramics, and delicious local cuisine.

Traveling by private car from Sorrento to Rome is also exhilarating since you'll encounter beautiful sights and attractions along your way to Rome. What's more, using a private car service like Daytrip will allow you to make stops along the way, so you won't miss out on seeing Pompeii, the Herculaneum archeological area, Mount Vesuvius, the Pastena Caves, or the Royal Palace of Caserta.

In no time, you'll pass these scenic stops and into the heart of Rome, where a unique adventure awaits. With its towering architectural delights, scrumptious local cuisines, historical and cultural museums, and famed artworks, Rome is the place to be for an unforgettable travel experience alone or with friends and family.

About Rome

As the past capital of the Roman Empire, Rome was the cultural center of the ancient world. If you're traveling from Sorrento to Rome, you might be interested in learning a little more about this capital city in Italy.

According to Roman mythology, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC after he killed his brother Remus in a dispute over which hill their city should be built on. Archaeological evidence shows the city's history stretches back even further.

While it now has a population of nearly 3 million, the Eternal City's long history is well-preserved in its many monuments and museums. Monuments like the Colosseum and Pantheon are grand examples worth adding to your sightseeing itinerary. Rome was also a major Renaissance center and the birthplace of the gorgeous Baroque style and Neoclassicism, which have shaped the city's identity. You can explore how this style has shaped Rome by traversing the streets and exploring architectural wonders.

Besides architectural wonders, Rome is also an artist's dream travel destination. You can spot a few of Michelangelo's best works throughout the city, so be sure to stop in at the churches where his sculptures reside and Saint Peter's Basilica to see the infamous painted ceiling. If your interest in Baroque opulence isn't yet sated, you can visit the popular Trevi Fountain afterward.

Art aside, the museums in Rome are worth a stop if you're interested in past and modern culture and history. Some popular museums to add to your travel list include the Musei Capitolini, the Borghese Gallery, the Vatican Museums, and the Palazzo Barberini Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica. These museums exhibit everything from ancient Roman artifacts to sculptures and paintings by masters like Titian, Tintoretto, Michaelangelo, Veronese, and Caravaggio. Ancient legends aside, the Museum of the Arts of the 21st Century (MAXXI) is one of the world's finest works of contemporary architecture you should also visit.

Of course, Rome's culture doesn't just lie in its art and architecture. Its cuisine celebrates Italian ingredients, with many dishes remaining unchanged for centuries. When visiting, you should add Cacio e Pepe to your list of must-try dishes. This dish features only four ingredients and harkens back to the days of nomadic shepherds and what they would eat. If you like artichoke, you can try carciofi alla giudia (fried artichoke). This dish dates back to the 16th century. Of course, your trip wouldn't be complete without trying carbonara, which is perhaps Rome's best-known dish. Dating back to the mid-20th century, carbonara is an international sensation, but it's Rome where you can enjoy it authentically.

With so much to see, do, and taste, try not to miss out on anything by planning your trip carefully and utilizing the services of a car service agency like Daytrip. We'll get you where you need to be so you can begin your Roman adventure like the heroes of old!

From Sorrento to Rome: Travel tips

Planning a trip from Sorrento to Rome is an exciting and pleasurable experience, especially if you've never visited Italy. However, to ensure you have a hassle-free experience, you'll need to remember a few key travel tips like the ones below:

Use a reputable private car service

One thing you don't want to encounter when traveling from Sorrento to Rome is a difficult driver. Not only can a difficult driver ruin your mood, but it can also make your trip lose its shine. That's why it's best to use a reputable private car service like Daytrip, which is well-known for its friendly and knowledgeable drivers.

Daytrip drivers ensure you're comfortable, accommodate sightseeing requests, and give you a few local tips and tricks for visiting Rome.

Wear comfortable shoes

The trip from Sorrento to Rome encompasses hundreds of attractions, so if you plan on cramming as many of them as possible into each day of your trip, you must wear comfortable shoes.

Many of Rome's attractions are nearby, so you'll be walking from one place to the next. In addition, some streets still feature quaint cobblestone walkways, which can be hell on your feet if you wear uncomfortable walking shoes.

Don't take taxis

The worst thing you can do when traveling from Sorrento to Rome is take a taxi. Unfortunately, many taxi drivers have a bad reputation for overcharging tourists, even though it's against the law in places like Rome. Instead, try to take a bus, train, or, better yet, a private car.

How to get from Sorrento to Rome

If you plan to take a flight from Sorrento to Rome, you'll be disappointed to learn there is no airport or direct flight from this coastal town to Italy's capital city.

Although you could take a flight from Naples airport to Rome, you would have to get from Sorrento to Naples first, which could be stressful. But fear not; we've got you covered with alternative transportation options.

From Sorrento to Rome via bus

There are multiple coach companies that offer rides from Sorrento to Rome, There are typically two to four direct coaches offered daily, with the rides offered in the early morning at 6:15 am and in the late afternoon at 17:00 pm.

Because of the distance, you can expect a bus trip from Sorrento to Rome to take between four and a half and six and a half hours time-wise. In addition, ticket prices vary from 13 euros to 21 euros, making them affordable if not fast.

From Sorrento to Rome via train

The local train is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel from Sorrento to Rome. However, it's important to note that there is no direct train from Sorrento to Rome, and you will need to stop and take a transfer from Naples Centrale to get to Rome.

When at the Naples Centrale train station, you can transfer to the Italo or Frecciarossa high-speed trains that will take you to Rome. These high-speed trains are convenient for those wanting to do a day trip between these two beautiful cities, but they aren't as fast as a private car and can be expensive, with tickets starting at 21 euros.

From Sorrento to Rome via Daytrip private car service

One of the best ways to travel from Sorrento to Rome is to take a private car with Daytrip. It might not be the cheapest option, but it is the fastest, most comfortable, and safest.

With Daytrip, you can easily book a pickup and drop-off point. The driver will be there on time in Sorrento to take you to Rome. They will handle your luggage and consent to your pre-booked sightseeing stop requests.

Things to do when you get to Rome

If all roads lead to Rome, then every journey to its UNESCO-acclaimed city center leads to a treasure trove of history. Here, amidst the cobblestone streets, lies the center of Rome's most renowned landmarks. Here are the best things to do when you get to Rome:

Step into the past at the Colosseum

Built in 72 AD, over 50,000 people would pack the seats of Rome’s Colosseum to watch gladiators, slaves, prisoners, and animals battle. Today, the Colosseum is still the largest amphitheater in the world. Even though things have quieted down, it still offers a jaw-dropping combination of scale and history. Walk among the seats and around the hypogeum (an underground network of passageways where gladiators and animals were kept), or join the nighttime underground tour to step onto the Colosseum floor and delve into the hypogeum.

Find Rome’s foundation at the Foro Romano and Palatino

Head to the Foro Romano and see Rome’s oldest forum, which was originally a marketplace, surrounded by a slew of some of the city’s oldest monuments, including the 8th century BC Regia, home to the Kings of Rome, and the complex of the Vestal Virgins.

Palatine Hill is one of the storied seven hills of Rome. According to mythology, Romulus and Remus were nursed by the she-wolf Lupa in a cave somewhere on the hill. The Republic’s wealthiest citizens and later, its emperors, built their lavish palaces on the hilltop. To visit, just book a bundle Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour.

Admire the rich architecture

Rome was a major Renaissance center and the birthplace of the Baroque style and Neoclassicism, so there’s no shortage of stunning monuments. The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in the world and a centerpiece of any Rome sightseeing tour. Make sure to visit Vatican City, to see Michaelangelo’s masterwork in the Sistine Chapel and the incomparable Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture in Saint Peter's Basilica.

Visit the Master-filled museums

The Musei Capitolini opened to the public in 1734, its twin palaces filled with ancient Roman sculptures and artifacts as well as works by Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, and Caravaggio. The Borghese Gallery and the Palazzo Barberini Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica are also worth adding to your art history itinerary.

For something a bit more contemporary, add the Museum of the Arts of the 21st Century (MAXXI) to the list. Designed by the late Zaha Hadid around a disused military barracks, MAXXI is considered one of her finest works. Inside, you’ll find work by some of Italy’s most visionary contemporary artists.

Eat like a Roman

Rome’s cuisine is simultaneously simple and hearty and will leave you longing for more. Try carciofi alla giudìa (fried artichokes) or fiori di zucca Fritti (fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies) before diving into classics like cacio e pepe and carbonara or veal saltimbocca (veal cutlets with prosciutto and sage).

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Sorrento to Rome

The bus is the cheapest way to travel from Sorrento to Rome. However, although buses are the cheapest transportation option, they are also the slowest and least comfortable.
Hotels in Rome can be pricey, especially if you're traveling during the high or peak season. Typically, a single person can expect to pay between 100 and 500 euros per night in the city, with BnBs in the suburbs being cheaper.
When visiting Rome, avoid Vittorio Square, Tiburtina Station, and Ostiense Station. Due to the increased foot traffic during peak seasons, these areas are common hunting grounds for pickpockets.
The price of a private car from Sorrento to Rome varies depending on the vehicle type. With Daytrip prices start from 86 euros per seat for a group of 7. For a group of 3 in a sedan, it's a bit under 200 euros per person.
The distance between Sorrento and Rome is 165 miles (265 km). Depending on the route and chosen transportation, it takes between three and three and a half hours to travel between the two cities.

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    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

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    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

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Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
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  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

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