Ferries to Tunisia

Ferries to Tunisia depart from Italy and France and all arrive at the port of La Goulette near Tunis. From Italy there are Genoa - Tunis, Civitavecchia - Tunis and Salerno - Tunis, plus the short crossing from Sicily with Palermo - Tunis. From France, Marseille - Tunis connects the mainland. All connections with times are in the timetable.

That depends on the route. The shortest is Palermo - Tunis, around ten hours across the Strait of Sicily. The connections from mainland Italy and from France, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Salerno and Marseille, cross the open Mediterranean and take around a day, usually as an overnight ferry with a cabin.

The Tunisia routes are mainly served by four lines: GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), Tunisia's CTN (Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation), Grimaldi Lines and Corsica Linea. Which line sails your chosen connection is shown on the relevant route page and in the timetable.

Yes, all Tunisia ferries are vehicle ferries. Cars, motorhomes, caravans and motorbikes travel on board. One thing to note is crossing the border into a non-EU country: your vehicle is entered in your passport on arrival, you need insurance valid for Tunisia, and since 2025 an online registration with Tunisian customs. All of this is covered in the guide Taking a motorhome to Tunisia.

Yes, dogs and cats can travel, depending on the line, in a pet-friendly cabin or in the onboard kennel. The key point is the return to the EU: because Tunisia is not listed as rabies-free, your pet needs a timely rabies titre test. All the rules for the outward and return journey are in the guide Taking your dog to Tunisia.