Transfer from Civitavecchia to Sorrento: Private car with stops

A driver waiting with your name, a car that's yours alone for three and a half hours

A private transfer from Civitavecchia to Sorrento with hotel or port pickup and drop-off, driven by a professional English-speaking local who can share information about the route. The journey takes around three and a half hours, and you can add a stop for lunch or to visit Pompeii or Herculaneum on the way. One hour of waiting time at your pickup point is included. Travel time may vary with traffic.

The experience

You arrive at Civitavecchia port or train station and the driver is already there holding a sign with your name: no hunting for a shuttle, no waiting for a shared bus. The car is yours alone for the drive south to Sorrento. The driver is a professional, properly dressed, English-speaking, and available to answer questions about what you're passing through. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the route itself gives you room to breathe after travel: if you need a coffee stop along the way, you ask and the driver pulls over.

The drive covers roughly three and a half hours of road time, though traffic can shift that either way. One hour of waiting time is built into the rate: useful if your ship is late docking or your train runs behind. If you need the driver to wait longer, it's 50 euros per additional hour, paid directly to the driver at the end. For transfers between 8pm and 7am, there's a night supplement of 35 euros for the driver. You can choose your drop-off: a hotel address, a specific intersection, or any landmark in Sorrento.

The four purchase options let you shape the journey. A straight transfer gets you there without stops. Add a lunch stop and the driver knows where to take you. If you want to see Pompeii or Herculaneum on the way, those are separate options. The stop is built into the booking, so you're not improvising the timing. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group alone.
• professional English-speaking driver available 24/7.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off at any address in Civitavecchia and Sorrento.
• one hour of waiting time at pickup.
• the option to add a lunch stop or a visit to Pompeii or Herculaneum.
• specialized infant seats if needed.

Options for this experience

4 options

Transfer without stopNo fixed timePrivate transfer with no stop for a cultural visit or sightseeing. Pickup is included

Transfer with a stop in PompeiiNo fixed timeSince Pompeii lies on the way to Positano, you can spend 2 hours exploring the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii, the best-preserved Roman archaeological site! Pickup is included

Transfer with a stop for lunchNo fixed timeSavor a great meal on the slopes of Vesuvius! Excellent food, outstanding wine and a fantastic view. Lunch cost is not included. Pickup is included

Transfer with a stop in HerculaneumNo fixed timeThis option includes a 2-hour stop in Herculaneum, giving you the chance to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Good Heart Limos

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving by cruise ship or train and want to skip the hunt for a shared shuttle. The driver meets you by name and the car is yours alone for the whole journey. Choose a stop option at checkout if you want to break up the drive with lunch or a quick visit to one of the archaeological sites along the way.

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Top questions

Can the driver pick me up at the cruise port in Civitavecchia?

Yes. The driver will meet you at the shuttle bus drop-off point holding a sign with your name, whether you're arriving by cruise ship, train, or staying at a hotel in Civitavecchia.

What's included in the transfer price?

The private vehicle, the driver, air conditioning, fuel, all taxes and fees, and one hour of waiting time at your pickup location are all included. Food, drinks, and gratuities are separate.

How long does the drive from Civitavecchia to Sorrento take?

The journey is around three and a half hours of driving time, though traffic can make it longer or shorter. You can request a coffee stop along the way without extra charge.

Can I add a stop to visit Pompeii or Herculaneum during the transfer?

Yes. You choose at checkout between a straight transfer, a stop for lunch, a stop at Herculaneum, or a stop in Pompeii. The stop is included in the booking option you select.

What if my ship arrives late or my train is delayed?

One hour of waiting time is included in the rate. If the driver needs to wait longer, additional waiting time costs 50 euros per hour, paid directly to the driver at the end of the service.

Are there extra charges for late-night or early-morning transfers?

Transfers between 8pm and 7am include a night supplement of 35 euros for the driver, paid directly to the driver at the end of the service.