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How to get from Tunis to Palermo by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Tunis to Palermo can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Tunis to Palermo 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 Tunis Palermo ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci 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 Tunis to Palermo simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Tunis to Palermo Ferry Information

Port of departure
Tunis
Tunisia
Port of Arrival
Palermo
Italy
Sicily
Distance
197 mi
Ferry Companies
Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci
Frequency of crossings
4 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
11 hours 20 min
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Ferry Tunis Palermo: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Tunis to Palermo, you'll find tickets range from £26 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £298 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Tunis to Palermo route is £76. The average ferry crossing time from Tunis to Palermo is 12 hours 52 min. The slowest ferries will take 15 hours 1 min to reach Palermo, while the fastest boats will arrive in Palermo in 4 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Tunis at 03:30. The last boat to Palermo leaves the port of Tunis at 23:59.

Average price of a Tunis to Palermo ferry crossing
£76
Price range of ferries Tunis Palermo (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£26 - £298
Average crossing time Tunis Palermo
12 hours 52 min
Departure time of first ferry to Palermo
03:30
Time last ferry leaves for Palermo
23:59
Arrival time of first ferry to Palermo
07:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Palermo
16:30

Why travel by ferry from Tunis to Palermo?

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

To get some sea air
There is no longer any doubt that sea air has many health benefits. During the Tunis-Palermo crossing, access the outside areas of the Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci 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 Palermo feeling perfectly zen and energised.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. For the Tunis to Palermo crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no supplement is required. If you are travelling without a car, then you will be restricted in your movements throughout the journey to Palermo. However, many ships provide luggage storage for foot passengers. Check with Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci.
Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Tunis to Palermo. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. During the Tunis Palermo ferry journey with Grandi Navi Veloci or Grimaldi Lines, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... The services and the level of freedom during a flight are radically different!

Which companies operate between Tunis and Palermo?

If you want to travel between Tunis and Palermo by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Grimaldi Lines or Grandi Navi Veloci 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.

Grimaldi Lines Tunis Palermo
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 Tunis-Palermo fares and book a Grimaldi Lines ticket between Tunis and Palermo. Grimaldi Lines operates 3 crossings a week to Palermo from Tunis and the journey time is 11 hours 20 min. More information about Grimaldi Lines
11 hours 20 min
3 crossings a week
Grandi Navi Veloci Tunis Palermo
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 Tunis-Palermo fares and book a Grandi Navi Veloci ticket between Tunis and Palermo. Grandi Navi Veloci operates 1 crossings a week to Palermo from Tunis and the journey time is 14 hours 30 min. More information about Grandi Navi Veloci
14 hours 30 min
1 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Tunis

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

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Port of arrival in Palermo

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

Palermo
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Tunis to Palermo, it will take you at least 11 hours 20 min to cover the 197 mi between Tunis and Palermo.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Tunis and Palermo in winter) and the ferry company (Grimaldi Lines and Grandi Navi Veloci). There are currently 4 crossings a week between Tunis and Palermo.

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

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

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

To go by boat from Tunis to Palermo, you can find prices ranging from £26 for the lowest, to £298 for the highest. The average price we observed was £76.

The first ferry leaves Tunis at 03:30 for Palermo.

The last ferry to Palermo usually departs from Tunis at 23:59.

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