Tunisia ferry timetable
GNV, CTN, Grimaldi Lines and Corsica Linea link Genoa, Civitavecchia, Salerno, Marseille and Palermo with Tunis. The crossing from the mainland takes about a day, from Palermo only around ten to twelve hours. Choose your date and your departure and destination ports to see the next departures with ship and arrival time.
Five ports, one destination
All ferries to Tunisia arrive at the same port: Tunis (La Goulette). So the only choice is your departure port in Europe, and that determines the length of the crossing and how far you have to travel overland.
Genoa is the northernmost port and the easiest to reach for travellers from central and western Europe. Civitavecchia near Rome and Salerno south of Naples are closer to Tunisia and shorten the time at sea, but mean a longer drive through Italy.
Marseille is the French departure port, and Palermo in Sicily has the shortest crossing of all: from there you can reach Tunis on the same day.
What to bear in mind about the timetable
Ferry traffic to Tunisia peaks in summer. In the holiday months the ships sail frequently and are well booked; in winter the timetable thins out on several routes. A weekday with a sailing in August may have no departure at all in February.
All routes are overnight ferries with long crossings. The cabin is part of the journey, and in high season cabins sell out before vehicle spaces and deck passage.
Expect border and customs checks at the port before boarding. They mean more time at the terminal than on any ferry route within Europe.
Tunisia ferry timetable: your questions answered
FAQ - Tunisia ferry timetable
Frequently asked questions about the timetable for ferries to Tunisia: frequency, crossing times and seasonal changes at a glance.
How often do the ferries to Tunisia sail? +
That depends on the route. From mainland Italy, from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Salerno, and from Marseille, GNV, CTN, Grimaldi Lines and Corsica Linea between them sail several times a week, more often in summer. The short crossing Palermo - Tunis runs mainly in high season. Set your date above to see the actual departures.
How long does the crossing to Tunisia take? +
The quickest route is from Sicily: Palermo - Tunis takes around ten to twelve hours. The crossings from the mainland and from France, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Salerno and Marseille, cross the open Mediterranean and take about a day. They are overnight ferries with cabins.
Does the timetable change with the season? +
Yes. Sailings are most frequent in summer, when the operators add extra departures and the ships are at their fullest, especially when Tunisians living in Europe travel home. In winter there are fewer departures and some routes are suspended. So check the departures for your exact date.
How do I find the departures for my travel date? +
Set the date at the top of the timetable and filter by departure and destination port. You then get all departures for that day with time, operator and crossing time. The return option shows the opposite direction from Tunis. You can book any sailing straight from its row; the booking form shows the price for your date and your vehicle.