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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
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ragusa to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ragusa to Palermo will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Ragusa to Palermo you need to make at least one change.
2490 · 2487
2490 · 2487
2490 · 2487
2490 · 2487Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ragusa to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 178 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Ragusa to Palermo coaches for today, Tuesday 11 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2490 · 2487 | 6:10 Ragusa, Terminal Scalo Merci | 5h20 | 11:30 Palermo, Oreto - Orsi | 1 change | |
2490 · 2487 | 6:10 Ragusa, Terminal Scalo Merci | 5h25 | 11:35 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Ragusa to Palermo run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:52, the last at 17:31. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 0:52 |
Last bus 17:31 |
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Important Sicilian art museum in Palazzo Abatellis, with medieval and Renaissance works including Antonello da Messina’s celebrated portrait.
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ragusa 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.

Most Ragusa to Palermo buses use the Ragusa, Terminal Scalo Merci to Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ragusa and Palermo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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