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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Gela to Rome
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
12 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
12 h 15 m
Buses on 17 Sept
1
Distance
556 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Gela to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gela to Rome will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
Fast coaches
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 buses from Gela to Rome, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 556 km distance in an average of 12 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 15 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.
S12218:0012h15Gela, Piazza Stazione6:15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£461One-way0 changes
- S12218:0012h15Gela, Piazza Stazione6:15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina£461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gela to Rome
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gela to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 9h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 556 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£61 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 29m Average total duration Fastest 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 41m Average total duration 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Gela to Rome is a coach with an average price of £61.
This is compared to other travel options from Gela to Rome:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gela to Rome costing on average £67.
The fastest way to travel from Gela to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 43m.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 59m.
Train takes on average 14h 11m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gela and Rome including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 1h 10m sooner (8h 59m by bus vs 10h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Autoservizi Salemi.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Live departures
Gela to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gela to Rome coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S122 | 18:00 Gela, Piazza Stazione | 12h15 | 6:15 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gela to Rome
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Buses from Gela to Rome run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 556 km distance in 12h 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 556 km |
Average bus duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 3:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Salemi, Etna Trasporti, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti from Gela to RomeYou can travel by bus between Gela to Rome with Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Salemi, Etna Trasporti, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Itabus
About
Itabus is a leading bus company in Italy, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to its customers. Itabus operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to standard buses, all equipped with air conditioning, comfortable seating, and onboard entertainment.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Dedicated seating areas; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
Etna Trasporti
About
Etna Trasporti is a bus company founded in 1962 and based in Catania, Italy, serving as a leading bus service in Eastern Sicily. It provides easy commute options for students, tourists, and locals, connecting various cities and popular destinations like Catania, Taormina, Giardini Naxos, and Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The company offers comfortable and punctual services with amenities such as air conditioning and professional drivers. Etna Trasporti is part of the Interbus group since 1996 and also offers touring and rental services.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
Autoservizi Salemi
About
Autoservizi Salemi is an Italian bus company that provides daily bus services across the Italian peninsula and throughout Sicily, connecting 33 cities and 52 stations with 487 trips daily. They offer national, regional, airport, and urban routes, including popular connections to cities like Milan, Florence, Bologna, Marsala, and Palermo. Onboard amenities often include air conditioning, power outlets, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and sometimes movies on longer journeys. Autoservizi Salemi also offers bus rentals and various ticket options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Autoservizi Salemi Duration
12h 10m
Cheapest Autoservizi Salemi Price
£52
Autoservizi Salemi frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
Unaccompagned minor
Children between 14 and 17 years old can travel alone with parental consent, but drivers cannot supervise them.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board.
Toilets
USB plugs
Salemi
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Salemi Duration
12h 15m
Cheapest Salemi Price
£24
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Azienda Siciliana Trasporti Duration
25h 5m
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Rome
Things to do in Rome
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
- Must visit
Capitoline Museums
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
- Must visit
Galleria Borghese
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
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Piazza Navona
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
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Spanish Steps
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
- Must visit
Trastevere
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Carbonara
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Amatriciana
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
- Vegetarian
Cacio e Pepe
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Aroma
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Da Enzo al 29
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Felice a Testaccio
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Euro (€)
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
ATAC Roma
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.50
- Day pass
- €8.50
To the city centre
Via Marsala, Rome -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Contactless Tap&Go works on the metro and on ATAC surface lines equipped with contactless validators, including buses and trams.
- A BIT single ticket is valid for 100 min; the official Tap&Go best fare caps daily travel at the ROMA 24H fare.
FAQs: Gela to Rome coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gela to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Gela to Rome can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Gela to Rome is £61; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Gela to Rome is 12h 15m to travel the 556 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Gela to Rome leaves at 3:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Gela to Rome leaves at 23:30.
There are 3 coaches a day from Gela to Rome which require at least one change with Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Salemi, Etna Trasporti, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Gela to Rome, you can count on Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Salemi, Etna Trasporti, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti for the best way to get you to Rome. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Gela and Rome and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Gela , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Vittoria, Piazzale Vittoria Nenni (Stazione degli autobus), Gela, Piazza Stazione, Licata, Via Stazione Vecchia, Comiso, Via Ghandi (Fermata Sais Comiso) . When arriving in Rome , you can end your route in coach stations like Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vittoria, Piazzale Vittoria Nenni (Stazione degli autobus), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, located 4 away from the city centre.
A trip to Rome from Gela is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 12h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Gela to Rome is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gela and Rome including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Gela to Rome:
- Etna Trasporti
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Gela to Rome for coach company Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus, Etna Trasporti.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Gela to Rome depends on the coach companies:
- Autoservizi Salemi
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- Etna Trasporti
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company Itabus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Gela to Rome.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Gela to Rome:
- Autoservizi Salemi
- Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
- Etna Trasporti
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Gela to Rome:
- Etna Trasporti
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Gela to Rome. The following conditions apply:
- Etna Trasporti
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Gela to Rome with the following coach company: Itabus, Etna Trasporti
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Gela to Rome with the following coach company: Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Gela to Rome with the following coach company: Autoservizi Salemi, Itabus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gela and Rome
Most Gela to Rome buses use the Gela, Piazza Stazione to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Gela and Rome bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Gela
Arrival bus stations in Rome
Which Rome station do buses from Gela arrive at?
Buses from Gela to Rome most often arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Some services arrive at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Rome arrival station.
Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaLargo Guido Mazzoni, snc, 00162 Roma RM, Italy
City-centre transport
Getting to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina from Rome city centre
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus490, 495 · 16m · £2 · every ~22 min
SubwayMeb · 7m · £2 · every ~15 min
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina bus station facilities and services
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)Rome Anagnina, Via Tuscolana, 173
City-centre transport
Getting to Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) from Rome city centre
BusRome Fiumicino, Scario · 31m · £0.90
nMA · 38m · £2 · every ~4 min
SubwayMea · 24m · £2 · every ~29 min
Shuttle31m · £9
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