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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Ragusa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£22 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to Ragusa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Ragusa:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Ragusa costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Ragusa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £14. The journey takes 5h 22m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Ragusa from Palermo by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Palermo to Ragusa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Ragusa are Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Modica and Scicli. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Ragusa on Omio.
Catania is a lively Sicilian city beneath Mount Etna, known for baroque buildings in dark lava stone and a vigorous street life. Its markets, piazzas and seafront give it a gritty, energetic character shaped by both volcano and sea.
Syracuse is a historic Sicilian city known for its Greek ruins and the old island district of Ortigia. Ancient sites, Baroque streets and a lively seafront give it a character that feels both cultured and distinctly coastal.
Noto is known for its honey-coloured Sicilian Baroque centre, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. Grand churches and palaces line broad streets, giving the city an elegant yet relaxed character.
Modica is a Baroque hill town in south-eastern Sicily with steep streets and a skyline of churches. It is best known for its traditional cold-worked chocolate and a historic centre rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake.
Scicli is known for its Sicilian baroque architecture and striking setting between rocky hills. Part of the Val di Noto UNESCO area, it also became familiar through Inspector Montalbano filming locations.
Travel to Ragusa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Palermo to Ragusa.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Ragusa:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Ragusa costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Ragusa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 52m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and Ragusa as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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