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How to get from Palermo to Tunis by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Palermo to Tunis ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Palermo to Tunis is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Palermo to Tunis can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Palermo to Tunis ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci. This way you can find the best deal on a Palermo Tunis ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Grandi Navi Veloci or Grimaldi Lines ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Palermo to Tunis simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Palermo to Tunis Ferry Information

Port of departure
Palermo
Italy
Sicily
Port of Arrival
Tunis
Tunisia
Distance
197 mi
Ferry Companies
Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
10 hours
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Ferry Palermo Tunis: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Palermo to Tunis, you'll find tickets range from £33 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £230 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Palermo to Tunis route is £81. The average ferry crossing time from Palermo to Tunis is 10 hours 34 min. The slowest ferries will take 12 hours to reach Tunis, while the fastest boats will arrive in Tunis in 10 hours. The first ferry leaves the port of Palermo at 02:30. The last boat to Tunis leaves the port of Palermo at 12:30.

Average price of a Palermo to Tunis ferry crossing
£81
Price range of ferries Palermo Tunis (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£33 - £230
Average crossing time Palermo Tunis
10 hours 34 min
Departure time of first ferry to Tunis
02:30
Time last ferry leaves for Tunis
12:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Tunis
13:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Tunis
23:30

Why travel by ferry from Palermo to Tunis?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Palermo to Tunis ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Tunis. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Palermo to Tunis is an ideal way to travel.

To get some sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Palermo-Tunis crossing, access the outside areas of the Grandi Navi Veloci or Grimaldi Lines ship to take a deep breath of air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Tunis feeling perfectly zen and energised.
No need to worry about travelling with your bike
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You travel from Palermo to Tunis with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Tunis to get off the boat.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Palermo to Tunis by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.

Which companies operate between Palermo and Tunis?

If you want to travel between Palermo and Tunis by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Grandi Navi Veloci or Grimaldi Lines who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Grandi Navi Veloci Palermo Tunis
Grandi Navi Veloci
Grandi Navi Veloci is an Italian company and one of the leaders in passenger transport in the Mediterranean. It serves Italy (Sicily and Sardinia), Spain, Tunisia, Algeria, France and Morocco. On Vivanoda, you can compare Palermo-Tunis fares and book a Grandi Navi Veloci ticket between Palermo and Tunis. Grandi Navi Veloci operates 1 crossings a week to Tunis from Palermo and the journey time is 11 hours. More information about Grandi Navi Veloci
11 hours
1 crossings a week
Grimaldi Lines Palermo Tunis
Grimaldi Lines
Established in 1947, Grimaldi Lines is based in Naples, Italy. It offers ferry services to several destinations in Europe and North Africa. On Vivanoda, you can compare Palermo-Tunis fares and book a Grimaldi Lines ticket between Palermo and Tunis. Grimaldi Lines operates 2 crossings a week to Tunis from Palermo and the journey time is 10 hours. More information about Grimaldi Lines
10 hours
2 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Palermo? Where do the boats arrive in Tunis?

Port of departure in Palermo

Grandi Navi Veloci or Grimaldi Lines ferries depart for Tunis from the following ports in Palermo:

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Port of arrival in Tunis

Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci ships arrive in Tunis from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Palermo to Tunis, it will take you at least 10 hours to cover the 197 mi between Palermo and Tunis.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Palermo and Tunis in winter) and the ferry company (Grandi Navi Veloci and Grimaldi Lines). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Palermo and Tunis.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Palermo and Tunis: Grandi Navi Veloci and Grimaldi Lines.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci.

During your crossing between Palermo and Tunis, you will travel 197 mi.

To go by boat from Palermo to Tunis, you can find prices ranging from £33 for the lowest, to £230 for the highest. The average price we observed was £81.

The first ferry leaves Palermo at 02:30 for Tunis.

The last ferry to Tunis usually departs from Palermo at 12:30.

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