Travel Info

The beautiful frame of Sorrento will host the  14th World Buffalo Congress in the prestigious venue of the Hilton Sorrento Palace hotel (Address: Via S. Antonio, 13 Sorrento).

The Organizing Secretariat YES Meet (Tel. 00390818770604 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) can arrange private transfers from Naples airport/ train station to Sorrento for Congress attendees; in alternative please find below info on how get to Sorrento from Airport of Naples (NAP) :

By public bus

CURRERI Shuttle Service is the easiest way to reach Sorrento from Naples Capodichino (and back).
The point of boarding on the bus, at the airport of Naples is at the BUS parking area.
The bus will be to the pickup point 10 minutes before the departure time.

Autolinee Curreri SRL recommends to take the bus minimum 5 hours before starting the flight.
There is expressede to any liability of flight loss.

Trip lasts about 75 minutes and stop in Sorrento is near the train station in Piazza De Curtis. Ticket (Euro 13,00) can be purchased on board. At website www.curreriviaggi.it it is possible to check timetable.

The line called ALIBUS  connectis Naples airport to Naples city centre amd train station in Piazza Garibaldi. From train tation in napoli a local train called Circumvesuviana can be caught to Sorrento (ticket costs € 3,90).
ALIBUS also stops at Molo Beverello (Beverello pier) from where a ferry to reach Sorrento by sea can be caught.

By train
From Naples Airport or from other cities get to Naples main train station (Napoli Centrale - Garibaldi) and catch line to Sorrento of the local train CIRCUMVESUVIANA. Departure platforms for Circumvesuviana are at floor -2.
Few connection by coach organized by trains companies TRENITALIA and ITALO are also available. please check companies websites for detaisl.

By sea
At Molo Beverello (Beverello pier) in Naples it is possible to catch a ferry or an hydrofoil to reach Sorrento. Trip lasts about 45 minutes. Find time table at ALILAURO company website

From Rome 
It is possible to reach Sorrento by train from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Rome main train station called Termini and from there by a second train to Naples and than third train to Sorrento.
Trains run from Rome Airport to Roma Termini every 30' (trip: 30') and it's called "Leonardo Express". From Roma Termini, fast (Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo) trains run approx every hour to Napoli Centrale (trip: approx 1 hour).
Schedules and rates can be found at TRENITALIA  website or ITALO website.

It is also possible to go by bus of the line MAROZZI connecting Roma Tiburtina station to Sorrento. Trip lasts about 4 hours and stop in Sorrento is in Piazza Lauro square.


How to get to Sorrento by car 
From the A3 (Napoli - Salerno) motorway take the exit "Castellammare di Stabia" and follow the indication to "Penisola Sorrentina" or Sorrento.
After going through three tunnels, follow the 145 state highway (SS 145) and continue to Sorrento overtaking Seiano, Meta, Piano di Sorrento and Sant'Agnello.
To go to the Hilton, enter in Sorrento by Corso Italia street and at the first big crossing turn left and immediatly turn right to "Via degli Aranci". After 600 metres turn left to "Via S.Antonio" following the indication to Hilton Sorrento Palace.

Useful Information
The local bus Line E connects the Circumvesuviana Station in Sorrento (Piazza De Curtis) with the Hilton Sorrento Palace in about 5 minutes. Anyway the walking distance is about 10 minutes from the train station.
When you arrive in Sorrento, the tickets for local buses and Circumvesuviana's trains are available at the Circumvesuviana station, at the newsstands or at the tobacco shops.

VISA Requirements

All foreigners, non UE citizens, intending to enter Italy should provide the documentation required to justify the reason and duration of their stay as well as, in some prescribed cases, the availability of adequate economic means and lodging.
For information please see the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy. We can help you with an official invitation letter needed to receive the VISA.

Please check the expiration date of your passport!

The Congress Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents, loss of belongings or damage to private property of participants or accompanying persons that may unfortunately happen during the 14th World Buffalo Congress. Participants are recommended to arrange for their personal travel and health and property insurance before they leave their country.