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Compare train and bus for Ragusa to Palermo
Omio 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Ragusa to Palermo
Compare the available ways to get from Ragusa to Palermo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ragusa to Palermo:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ragusa to Palermo costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $48 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€18). The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Ragusa to Palermo
How to get from Ragusa to Palermo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ragusa to Palermo is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 5470 · Regionale Veloce 55132:05 PM 4h24 Ragusa station 6:29 PM Palermo Centrale $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 5470 · Regionale Veloce 55132:05 PM 4h24 Ragusa station 6:29 PM Palermo Centrale $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 5470 · Regionale Veloce 55132:05 PM 4h24 Ragusa station 6:29 PM Palermo Centrale $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 5466 · Regionale Veloce 55036:01 AM 4h28 Ragusa station 10:29 AM Palermo Centrale $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 5468 · Regionale Veloce 54917:56 AM 4h33 Ragusa station 12:29 PM Palermo Centrale $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
2490 · 24876:10 AM 5h20 Ragusa, Terminal Scalo Merci 11:30 AM Palermo, Oreto - Orsi $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
2490 · 24876:10 AM 5h25 Ragusa, Terminal Scalo Merci 11:35 AM Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ragusa to Palermo:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ragusa to Palermo costing on average $27 (€23).
Other travel options to Palermo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ragusa and Palermo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ragusa station and arrive in Palermo Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Ragusa, Terminal Scalo Merci and arrive in Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus).
- Travel with Regionale to go to Palermo by train.
- Travel with Sais Regional to go to Palermo by bus.
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