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Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum
Palermo’s top museum displays Sicilian archaeology, including the famous Punic Stone and Selinunte finds, in a former convent complex.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$65
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$65
Fastest journey on Sep 19
21 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
21 h 25 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gioia del Colle to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gioia del Colle to Palermo will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Gioia del Colle to Palermo without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gioia del Colle to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $117, while a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$245 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gioia del Colle to Palermo:
A train is $128 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gioia del Colle to Palermo costing on average $245.
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 5m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l. | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Gioia del Colle to Palermo buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 PM Gioia del Colle | 21h25 | 6:25 PM Palermo | 1 transfer | |
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Take a bus from Gioia del Colle to Palermo and enjoy the approximately 265 miles (427 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 06:10, the last at 22:15.
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
First bus 6:10 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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