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Compare train and bus for Rome to Gela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Gela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 13h 6m. 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 bus costs an average of $89, while a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration Fastest 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Gela:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Gela costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Gela take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 25m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $169 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97. 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Gela
How to get from Rome to Gela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Gela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM11h15Rome5:15 AMGela$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 PM11h15Rome5:15 AMGela$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM11h15Rome5:15 AMGela$731One-way0 transfers
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7:15 PM16h15Rome11:30 AMGela$821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Gela:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Gela costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Gela take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 25m.
- Around 1 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Gela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Gela, Piazza Stazione.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Gela station.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Gela by train.
- Travel with Aeroitalia, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair to go to Gela by flight.
- Travel with Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Gela by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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