Ferries to Tunisia
Cross the Mediterranean to North Africa by ferry: compare all routes to Tunis from Italy and France.
Tunisia is reachable by ferry from several ports in Italy and France. Compare the connections to Tunis here - routes, ferry operators, crossing times and the next departures at a glance.
The most popular routes to Tunisia
The most popular connections to Tunis: from Genoa, Marseille, Salerno, Civitavecchia and Palermo. Book directly with the operator.
Prices per person, one way
Route map
All ferry routes to Tunisia
Five Mediterranean routes connect Europe with Tunisia: from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Salerno in Italy, from Palermo in Sicily, and from Marseille in France. All arrive in the Gulf of Tunis at the port of La Goulette. Click a route for the details.
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- CTN Ferries
- Grimaldi Lines
- Corsica Linea
Connections
Ferry connections to Tunisia
Five ferry routes connect Europe with Tunisia, and all of them arrive at the port of La Goulette in the Gulf of Tunis. The shortest runs from Palermo in Sicily, taking around ten hours across the Strait of Sicily. The others cross the open Mediterranean and are designed as overnight ferries with cabins: from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Salerno in Italy, and from Marseille in France. The routes are served by GNV, the Tunisian CTN, Grimaldi Lines and Corsica Linea. Choose your route and see the timetable, operator and ships in detail.
If you're travelling with your own vehicle, it's worth checking customs and insurance in advance: the guide Taking a motorhome to Tunisia explains temporary importation and the online registration required since 2025. Travelling with a dog? Taking a dog to Tunisia covers the rules for the outward and return journey.
Tunisia Ferry FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the ferry to Tunisia - routes, crossing times, and travelling with a vehicle or dog.
Which ferry routes go 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.
How long does the crossing to Tunisia take?+
It depends on the route. The shortest is Palermo - Tunis at 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.
Which ferry operators sail to Tunisia?+
Four operators mainly run the Tunisia routes: GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), the Tunisian CTN (Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation), Grimaldi Lines and Corsica Linea. Which operator serves your chosen connection is listed on the respective route page and in the timetable.
Can I take my car or motorhome to Tunisia on the ferry?+
Yes, all Tunisia ferries are car ferries. Cars, motorhomes, caravans and motorbikes travel on board. Bear in mind the border crossing 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. Everything on this is covered in the guide Taking a motorhome to Tunisia.
Can my dog travel with me on the ferry to Tunisia?+
Yes, dogs and cats are welcome on board, depending on the operator either in a pet cabin or in the on-board kennel. The most important point is the return journey to the EU: because Tunisia is not listed as rabies-free, your pet needs a rabies antibody titre test done in good time. All the rules for the outward and return journey are in the guide Taking a dog to Tunisia.