Tunisia ferry
Salerno - Tunis
With Grimaldi Lines from Campania across the Mediterranean to Tunis, with cabin, vehicle and pets
- Grimaldi Lines sails direct from Salerno to Tunis twice a week, on Mondays and Saturdays
- Overnight crossing of around 24 hours from the Gulf of Salerno to La Goulette
- Cars, motorhomes and motorbikes on board, entry with passport and vehicle customs papers
Route guide
Salerno - Tunis ferry at a glance
Table of Contents
Everything about the Salerno - Tunis route with Grimaldi Lines: getting to the Stazione Marittima on Molo Manfredi, check-in and border formalities for Tunisia, life on board the Grimaldi cruise ferries, and information on vehicles, pets and onward travel from La Goulette.
Getting there and the Salerno terminal
Grimaldi Lines ferries leave from the Stazione Marittima in Salerno, address Molo Manfredi, 84121 Salerno. The striking terminal building stands right in the city harbour, just a few minutes' walk from the old town and Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Salerno is the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, which begins just west of the port; Naples is around 55 kilometres away.
By car, you reach the port via the motorway from Naples and from southern Italy; in the city, follow the signs to the Porto and the Stazione Marittima. Without a vehicle, the train is an easy option: Salerno Centrale station is around two kilometres from the terminal and is served by long-distance and regional trains, and you cover the last stretch to the port on foot or by taxi.
Check-in and border formalities
For sailings to Tunis, you must be at the Stazione Marittima at least four hours before departure, with or without a vehicle; check-in is handled by Grimaldi staff in the maritime station. Once this deadline has passed, you lose your place on the sailing, even with a valid booking. In high season, expect some waiting.
As Tunisia is not part of the EU, you need a passport that is still valid for at least six months on arrival; a national ID card is not enough. Check the visa rules for your nationality: German citizens, for example, need no visa for tourist stays of up to 120 days. If you travel with a vehicle, you register in advance with Tunisian customs via the Smart Traveller platform and receive a QR code, which you show on arrival in La Goulette.
On board
On this crossing of about a day, Grimaldi Lines uses cruise ferries such as the Cruise Catania. As there is at least one night between departure and arrival, it is best to book a berth: you can choose from inside and outside cabins of various sizes and reclining seats. Take everything important, such as documents, medication and clothes, up to your cabin, as the car deck stays closed during the crossing.
Plan your night on board: with a cabin of your own you arrive in Tunis well rested, while a reclining seat is the cheaper option for travellers who do not need much comfort.
Vehicle, motorhome and pets
The ferries carry cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and caravans; give the exact dimensions when booking, including any roof box or bike rack, as they determine the fare. If you enter with your own vehicle, temporary import for three months is granted on arrival and noted in your passport; the vehicle must leave the country again, and selling it in Tunisia without customs clearance is not allowed. You also need third-party motor insurance that is valid in Tunisia and the QR code from your Smart Traveller registration. Details on travelling by motorhome are in our guide Tunisia by motorhome.
Dogs and cats can come along: small animals travel in a carrier, and for larger ones there is a pet cabin for a supplement; declare your pet when booking. Certain dog breeds such as the Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Tosa, Mastiff and Boerboel are not allowed on the ferries to Tunisia. An EU pet passport and a valid rabies vaccination are mandatory for entry. How to travel with a pet is summarised in our guide Tunisia with your dog.
Arrival in La Goulette and onward travel
The ferry docks in La Goulette, the port of Tunis at the end of the Lake of Tunis. From the port, the road runs along the causeway straight into the capital, whose centre is only a few kilometres away. After docking you go through passport and customs control, where you show the QR code from your customs registration.
Without a car of your own, you can reach Tunis on the TGM suburban railway, which links La Goulette with the city centre and the suburbs of Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd. With a vehicle, the motorway gets you quickly to Tunis and from there on towards Hammamet, Sousse or the south of the country.
Tickets and fares
There are no fixed starting prices; the booking form shows what your crossing costs on your travel date. The price depends on the season, the cabin or seat category you choose and your vehicle, and as a berth makes sense on the overnight crossing, factor in your accommodation from the start. You will usually travel most cheaply if you book early and avoid the summer months.
The route runs twice a week all year round, usually on Mondays and Saturdays; exact departures are in the timetable.
Salerno - Tunis
Overnight from Campania to Tunis
The Salerno - Tunis route links Campania on the Gulf of Salerno directly with the Tunisian capital. Grimaldi Lines sails across the Mediterranean twice a week, on Mondays and Saturdays, docking at the port of La Goulette outside Tunis after about a day. As the crossing is overnight, it is best to book a cabin or a reclining seat.
The route is served by Grimaldi cruise ferries, with cars, motorhomes and motorbikes travelling on the car deck. Tunisia is outside the EU: to enter you need a passport, and you register your vehicle online with Tunisian customs in advance. La Goulette is only a few kilometres from the centre of Tunis and has good suburban rail and motorway links to the rest of the country.
- Crossing
- approx. 24 hrs
- Operator
- Grimaldi Lines
- Frequency
- 2× a week (Mon & Sat)
- Prices from
- €38
Next departures
Salerno - Tunis FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the Grimaldi Lines ferry from Salerno to Tunis
How long is the ferry from Salerno to Tunis? +
The crossing from Salerno to Tunis takes around 23 to 26 hours depending on the ship and timetable, about a day on average. That means at least one night between departure and arrival.
As you travel overnight, it is best to book a cabin or a reclining seat. The exact crossing time of your sailing depends on the ship and the season.
How often and on which days does the ferry sail? Where can I find the timetable? +
Grimaldi Lines serves the route twice a week, usually on Mondays and Saturdays. Exact departure times shift with the season; the timetable shows the times for your travel date.
As spaces for vehicles and cabins are limited, book early for the summer high season.
How much is the Salerno - Tunis ferry? +
In terms of the passenger fare, Salerno - Tunis with Grimaldi Lines is the cheapest route to Tunisia; a vehicle costs extra. The booking form shows exactly what your crossing costs on your travel date, as the price depends on the season, the cabin or seat category and your vehicle.
You will usually travel more cheaply if you book early and avoid the summer months. As a berth makes sense on this overnight crossing, factor the cabin in from the start.
Can I take my car or motorhome? +
Yes, cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and caravans travel on the car deck. Give the exact dimensions when booking, including any roof box or bike rack, as they determine the fare. The car deck is closed during the crossing, so take everything important up to your cabin.
To enter Tunisia, you register your vehicle online with Tunisian customs in advance (Smart Traveller platform) and receive a QR code for your arrival in La Goulette. Details for motorhomes are in our guide Tunisia by motorhome.
Can I take my pet on board? +
Yes, dogs and cats can come along. Small animals travel in a carrier, and for larger animals there is a pet cabin for a supplement; declare your pet when booking. Certain dog breeds (including the Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Tosa, Mastiff and Boerboel) are not allowed on the ferries to Tunisia.
For the trip you need an EU pet passport and a valid rabies vaccination. Whatever else applies to entering the country with a pet is summarised in our guide Tunisia with your dog.
Which documents do I need to enter Tunisia? +
You need a passport that is still valid for at least six months on arrival, for every person, including children. A national ID card is not enough for Tunisia. Check the visa rules for your nationality: German citizens, for example, need no visa for tourist stays of up to 120 days.
If you enter with your own vehicle, temporary import for three months is granted on arrival and noted in your passport; the vehicle must leave the country again. Online registration with Tunisian customs, with a QR code, is also mandatory.
Check the price for Salerno - Tunis
When you book, you choose the date, passengers, vehicle and accommodation and see the price for exactly that crossing.