How to get to Villa Lorelei and Sorrento

The complete transport guide, from Naples airport all the way to Massa Lubrense

Villa Lorelei is located in Massa Lubrense, just 10 minutes by bus from central Sorrento. The nearest airport is Naples Capodichino (NAP), approximately 53 km away. Below are all transport options, from most economical to most comfortable.

Curreri Bus from Naples airport (recommended)

The most direct and comfortable option. The Curreri coach departs directly from the airport arrivals area and stops in Sorrento (Piazza Tasso).

If your flight arrives after 19:30, you will need a private transfer or taxi (~€80-100).

Departure point: "Tourist buses" area at the airport (follow signs past the taxi rank, turn right)
Stops: Nuove Terme Stabiane → Vico Equense → Piano di Sorrento → Sorrento Piazza Tasso
Departures from airport: 6:45 — 8:30 — 10:30 — 12:00 — 14:00 — 16:30 (last bus 19:30 in summer)
Journey time: ~75 minutes
Price: ~€10 per person
Tickets: Online at curreriviaggi.it or on board

Taxi from the airport

Journey time: ~70 min (without traffic)
Price: ~€90-100 (metered fare)
Notes: No fixed fare; agree the price in advance or use the iCabbi/itTaxi app

Circumvesuviana train (budget)

Take the Alibus from the airport to Naples Garibaldi (€4, 30 min), then the Circumvesuviana train to Sorrento.

Alibus: Airport → Naples Garibaldi: ~30 min, €4
Circumvesuviana: Naples Garibaldi → Sorrento: ~70 min, €3.60
Total time: ~100 min + change
Total cost: ~€8
Important: Always check the destination board on the front of the train — multiple lines depart from platform 3. Only board trains marked "SORRENTO"

Campania Express (reserved-seat fast train)

A special train with assigned seats, more comfortable than the regular Circumvesuviana. It also stops at Pompeii Scavi and Herculaneum Scavi.

Departures from Naples: Naples Porta Nolana 8:22 / 11:22 / 14:22 / 17:22
Journey time: ~70 min to Sorrento
Price: €15 one way, €25 return
Also stops at: Pompeii Scavi, Herculaneum Scavi

From Rome

Frecciarossa / Frecciargento train to Naples Centrale (1h10-1h15), then Circumvesuviana or Campania Express to Sorrento (~70 min).

Total: about 2h30 from Roma Termini.

By car

From Naples: A3 Naples-Salerno → exit Castellammare di Stabia → SS145 to Sorrento (~50 min without traffic). From Sorrento to Villa Lorelei: SS145 towards Massa Lubrense, follow the signs for Puolo (~10 min).

Parking at Villa Lorelei: available for guests (let us know on arrival). Alternatively, paid public parking at Marina di Puolo (200 m from the villa).

From Sorrento to Villa Lorelei (SITA bus)

Once in Sorrento, Villa Lorelei is 10 minutes away by bus. SITA bus, line Sorrento - Massa Lubrense, stop "Puolo".

Taxi from central Sorrento to Villa Lorelei: ~€15-20, ~10 min.

Line: SITA Sud, Sorrento → Sant'Agata via Massa Lubrense
First bus: 7:15 (Mon-Sat) / 8:45 (Sun)
Last bus: 17:05 (Mon-Sat) / 15:35 (Sun)
Frequency: Roughly every 60-90 min
Price: ~€1.20
Stop: "Puolo" or "Massa Lubrense centro"

By sea (from Naples, Capri, Positano, Amalfi)

From Naples Beverello or Naples Mergellina: hydrofoil to Sorrento, then bus to Massa Lubrense. Seasonal (April-October).

From Capri, Positano and Amalfi: ferries and hydrofoils to Sorrento, then a 10-minute bus.