Ferries to Tunisia

Ferries to Tunisia leave from Italy and France, and all of them 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, Palermo - Tunis. From France, Marseille - Tunis links the mainland. All connections with times are in the timetable.

That depends on the route. The shortest is Palermo - Tunis, taking around ten to twelve hours across the Strait of Sicily. The crossings from mainland Italy and from France, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Salerno and Marseille, cross the open Mediterranean and take about a day, mostly as overnight ferries with cabins.

Four operators serve most of the Tunisia routes: GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), the Tunisian CTN (Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation), Grimaldi Lines and Corsica Linea. Each route page and the timetable show which operator sails your preferred crossing.

Yes, all ferries to Tunisia are car ferries. Cars, motorhomes, caravans and motorbikes are carried. The key point is crossing the border into a non-EU country: your vehicle is recorded in your passport on arrival, you need insurance that is valid in Tunisia and, since 2025, online registration with Tunisian customs. Everything you need to know is in our guide Tunisia by motorhome.

Yes, dogs and cats are allowed, in a pet cabin or the on-board kennel depending on the operator. The most important point is the return to the EU: because Tunisia is not listed as rabies-free, your pet needs a rabies titre test in good time. All the rules for the outward and return journey are in our guide Tunisia with your dog.