How to travel from Palermo to Ragusa, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Ragusa is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Palermo to Ragusa by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RagusaPalermo if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ragusa.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti

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Train

Take the train to Caltanissetta Xirbi and then to Ragusa.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ragusa.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance239km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Ragusa

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Ragusa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Palermo and Ragusa is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Palermo and Ragusa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Ragusa is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Ragusa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Ragusa. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Ragusa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caltanissetta Xirbi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Ragusa. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Ragusa. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Palermo and Ragusa with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, SAIS Autolinee, Etna Trasporti and Interbus run regular bus services between Palermo and Ragusa. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Ragusa. We recommend that you take the bus to Ragusa. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Ragusa is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ragusa. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Palermo and Ragusa. The distance is around 239km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Ragusa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Palermo to Ragusa

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Ragusa

Transport options from Palermo to Ragusa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4hrs
€19($19)
every 20 mins237km (147 miles)
Bus via Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal4h 15m
€23($23)
every 3 hours311km (193 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€25($25)
twice daily312km (194 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€44($44)
on demand239km (149 miles)

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Airports near Ragusa

The following major airports near Ragusa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ragusa
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Ragusa
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Ragusa