The cheapest and fastest buses from Palermo to Gela
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palermo to Gela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Gela will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 3 buses that leave Palermo for Gela on Mon, Feb 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 02 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Mon, Feb 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 11 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Palermo to Gela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Gela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 138 km
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€17 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Palermo to Gela bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Gela buses for today, Sunday, February 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:35 PM Palermo | 2h50 | 3:25 PM Gela | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, February 2 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM Palermo | 3h15 | 7:15 AM Gela | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palermo to Gela
Buses from Palermo to Gela run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:17, the last at 18:35. The fastest bus covers the 138 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 04:17 |
Last bus 18:35 |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, Infobus, AMAT Palermo S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici from Palermo to GelaYou can travel by bus between Palermo to Gela with Sais Regional, Infobus, AMAT Palermo S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
Sais Autolinee
Sais Regional
AMAT Palermo S.p.A.
Agrigentina trasporti automobilistici
FAQs: Bus from Palermo to Gela
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Gela by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Sais Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Sais Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Sais Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sais Autolinee
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Sais Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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