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Museo Archeologico Regionale di Gela
Main archaeological museum with Greek finds from ancient Gela, including ceramics, sculptures and material from nearby excavations.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rome to Gela
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 11 Sept
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£56
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
11 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
13 h 45 m
Buses on 11 Sept
2
Distance
556 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rome to Gela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Gela will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £56.
Fast coaches
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 2 buses from Rome to Gela, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 556 km distance in an average of 13 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 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.
18:0011h15Rome5:15Gela£561One-way0 changes
19:1516h15Rome11:30Gela£1011One-way0 changes
- 18:0011h15Rome5:15Gela£561One-way0 changes
- 19:1516h15Rome11:30Gela£1011One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rome to Gela
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rome to Gela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 11h 47m. 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 £53, while a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 556 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£53 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price | £125 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 47m Average total duration Fastest 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m 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 Rome to Gela is a coach with an average price of £53.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Gela:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Gela costing on average £77.
The fastest way to travel from Rome to Gela is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 51m.
Other travel options to Gela take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 17m.
Train takes on average 13h 25m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rome and Gela including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £71. The journey takes 11h 17m versus 9h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Rome to Gela bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Gela coaches for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 Rome | 11h15 | 5:15 Gela | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:15 Rome | 16h15 | 11:30 Gela | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Autoservizi Salemi as well as Salemi or Autoservizi Salemi Srl offer coaches services from Rome to Gela.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Autoservizi Salemi, but also compare tickets for the likes of Salemi or Autoservizi Salemi Srl to find the best option for your trip from Rome to Gela.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Gela
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Buses from Rome to Gela run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:20, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 556 km distance in 11h 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 11h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 3:20 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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, Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl from Rome to GelaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Gela with Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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
11h 15m
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
Entertaiment on board
Salemi
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Salemi Duration
11h 15m
Cheapest Salemi Price
£24
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Autoservizi Salemi Srl Duration
11h 15m
Cheapest Autoservizi Salemi Srl Price
£32
Autoservizi Salemi Srl frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Gela
Things to do in Gela
Discover the best of Gela — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gela trip today.
- Recommended
Acropoli di Gela
Acropolis area with visible ancient remains and interpretation, useful for understanding the urban layout of Greek Gela.
- Recommended
Area archeologica di Capo Soprano
Archaeological zone preserving traces of Greek sacred architecture and urban life close to the modern city.
- Recommended
Lungomare Federico II di Svevia
Gela’s broad sandy beachfront promenade, popular for walks, sea views and a sense of everyday local life.
- Recommended
Piazza Umberto I
Central square framed by civic and religious buildings, a practical starting point for exploring the historic centre on foot.
- Recommended
Bosco Littorio
Archaeological park area by the sea with open-air remains and walking routes that combine history with coastal scenery.
Arancini
A Sicilian street snack of rice coated in crumbs and fried, often filled with ragù, peas and cheese. In Gela it reflects everyday island food culture.
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta with fried aubergines, tomato sauce, salted ricotta and basil. A classic Sicilian dish widely eaten locally and tied to the island’s home cooking.
Sarde a Beccafico
Rolled sardines stuffed with breadcrumbs, pine nuts and raisins, then baked. It is a hallmark of Sicilian sweet-savoury cooking along the southern coast.
Casa Vitiello
Seafood-focused restaurant serving fish and Sicilian specialities with a polished but welcoming atmosphere suited to a long evening meal.
Peccati di Gola
Traditional pizzeria and restaurant known locally for classic pizzas and familiar Sicilian dishes in a relaxed, casual setting.
Pit Stop
Well-known local venue for pizza, quick meals and informal dinners, popular for reliable food and an easy-going atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Budget-friendly for Sicily. Accommodation, casual dining and local buses usually cost less than in larger Italian tourist cities, though summer seaside prices rise.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for a simple meal or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €45+ per person for higher-end dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
FAQs: Rome to Gela coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Gela 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 Gela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Rome to Gela can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Rome to Gela is £53; 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 Rome to Gela is 11h 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 Rome to Gela leaves at 3:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Rome to Gela leaves at 23:25.
There are 2 coaches a day from Rome to Gela which require at least one change with Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Rome to Gela, you can count on Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl for the best way to get you to Gela. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Rome and Gela and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Rome , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina . When arriving in Gela , you can end your route in coach stations like Vittoria, Piazzale Vittoria Nenni (Stazione degli autobus), Gela, Piazza Stazione.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located around 4 km away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Vittoria, Piazzale Vittoria Nenni (Stazione degli autobus), located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Gela from Rome is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 11h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Rome to Gela is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rome and Gela including taking a train and coach.
No, the coach from Rome to Gela has no accessibility options.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Rome to Gela for coach company Autoservizi Salemi.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Rome to Gela 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.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Rome to Gela.
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 Rome to Gela.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Rome to Gela:
- Autoservizi Salemi
- Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Rome to Gela.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Rome to Gela.
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Rome to Gela with the following coach company: Autoservizi Salemi.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Rome to Gela with the following coach company: Autoservizi Salemi.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Gela
Most Rome to Gela buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Vittoria, Piazzale Vittoria Nenni (Stazione degli autobus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Gela bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Rome
Arrival bus stations in Gela
Which Rome station do buses to Gela leave from?
Buses from Rome to Gela leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The station is 4 km from Rome city centre at Largo Guido Mazzoni, snc, 00162 Roma RM, Italy.
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.
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