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Galleria Regionale della Sicilia - Palazzo Abatellis
Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£13
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£13
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
2 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
2 h 45 m
Buses on 13 Oct
10
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gela to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gela to Palermo will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 10 buses from Gela to Palermo, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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2486Buses from Gela to Palermo run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:17, the last at 18:35. The fastest coach covers the 138 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 4:17 |
Last bus 18:35 |
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The table below shows live departures for Gela to Palermo coaches for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2489 | 16:30 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h50 | 19:20 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
2489 | 16:30 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h55 | 19:25 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
2486 | 6:40 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h50 | 9:30 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
2486 | 6:40 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h55 | 9:35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
2487 | 8:40 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h55 | 11:35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
2487 | 8:40 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h50 | 11:30 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
2488 | 12:40 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 3h15 | 15:55 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
2488 | 12:40 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 3h20 | 16:00 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA 56 | 14:00 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h40 | 16:40 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 0 changesdirect | |
AGGIUNTA 56 | 14:00 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 2h35 | 16:35 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
Archaeological museum with Greek, Roman and Etruscan finds, coins and sculpture. A strong choice for understanding Sicily’s ancient past.
Modern and contemporary art museum in a restored monastery complex. Visit for Italian art, changing exhibitions and a central historic setting.
Monumental square at the junction of Palermo’s historic main streets. A classic meeting point with theatrical Baroque façades and constant street life.
Elegant square beside Teatro Massimo, popular for strolling and people-watching. A useful base for exploring central Palermo on foot.
Historic market district with layered architecture, lively lanes and everyday city life. Best for atmosphere, street scenes and local character.
Fried rice balls filled with ragù, peas and cheese. A Sicilian street-food classic, especially beloved in Palermo for its hearty, portable character.
Soft sesame-topped roll stuffed with spleen and lung, often with ricotta or caciocavallo. A distinctive Palermo sandwich with deep working-class roots.
Pasta with sardines, wild fennel, raisins and pine nuts. It captures Palermo’s Arab-Norman culinary heritage through sweet-savoury flavours.
Traditional restaurant serving Sicilian seafood, pasta and Palermo classics in an elegant but relaxed historic-centre atmosphere.
Historic market stall famed for pane ca meusa and other Palermo street-food staples in a lively, no-frills setting.
Long-established informal spot known for arancine, panelle and other classic rosticceria specialities popular with locals.
Moderate for Italy: street food and buses are cheap, while central hotels and seafood restaurants cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
The most popular day trips by bus from Palermo are Cefalù, Monreale, Trapani, Erice and Agrigento. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Palermo on Omio.

Cefalù is a historic seaside town on Sicily’s north coast, known for its Norman cathedral, sandy beach and medieval lanes. La Rocca towers above the old town, giving the place a dramatic setting and an easy-going Sicilian character.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 22:37.


Trapani is a historic Sicilian port known for its seafront, salt pans and fishing heritage. Baroque churches, narrow streets and views towards the Egadi Islands give it a relaxed maritime character.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 75 km distance in 1h 0m.

Erice is a medieval hill town in western Sicily, known for its stone streets and sweeping views over Trapani. Its ancient religious sites, quiet atmosphere and almond pastries give it a distinctly historic character.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 68 km distance in 1h 30m.

Agrigento is best known for the Valle dei Templi, one of Sicily’s great archaeological landscapes. Above the coast, its old town combines steep streets, churches and a distinctly Sicilian atmosphere.
The earliest coach runs at 05:55, the last at 15:25. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 4h 49m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gela to Palermo by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palermo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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