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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Tunis to Palermo

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$48

Average price

$48

Fastest journey

13 h

Average duration

13 h

Ferries per day

Distance

317 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Tunis to Palermo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tunis to Palermo will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.

Fast ferries

Of the 1 ferries that leave Tunis for Palermo on Wed, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 16 the direct ferries cover the 317 km distance in an average of 13 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 13 h .

On Wed, Jul 16 the slowest ferries will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

09:00PM13h00

Tunis

10:00AMPalermo

$481One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare ferry for Tunis to Palermo

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Tunis to Palermo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €160.

Distance: 170 nautical miles (316 km)

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Most popular Ferry	Flight
€36 Average price Cheapest	€237 Average price
14h 22m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time*	6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular ferry company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

Tunis to Palermo Ferry Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Operator Grimaldi	Departure Time 07:30PM	Arrival Time 07:30AM	Duration 11h00	Sailing Days Thu
Operator GNV	Departure Time 11:59PM	Arrival Time 02:45PM	Duration 13h46	Sailing Days Sat

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Offers and deals from Tunis to Palermo

Discover the offers available on trains covering the route from Tunis to Palermo and choose the solutions that best suit your needs. Below, you will find a selection of the most popular offers proposed by Grimaldi

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Sardinia: 20% off on selected routes with Grimaldi Lines

Get 20% off when travelling with departure date scheduled within 7 days of the booking date, for the following maritime connections: Livorno-Olbia and vice versa Civitavecchia-Olbia and vice versa Civitavecchia-Porto Torres and vice versa The offer is valid for bookings made from 25/7/24 to 25/8/24 for departures scheduled within 7 days of the booking date (from 25/7/24 to 1/9/24) on the lines indicated above.

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Autumn in Sardinia: 20% off on selected routes

Discover Sardinia in Autumn and get 20% off on selected routes. The offer is valid only for booking from the 2nd of August 2024 to the 15th of December 2024 on the following departures: • Livorno-Olbia: departures on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2/9 to 15/12. • Olbia-Livorno: departures on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 9/9 to 15/12. • Civitavecchia-Olbia: departures on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2/9 to 22/9. • Olbia-Civitavecchia: departures on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 9/9 to 29/9. • Civitavecchia-Porto Torres, for departures from 2/9 to 15/12 • Porto Torres-Civitavecchia, for departures from 6/9 to 15/12 • Barcellona-Porto Torres, for departures from 2/9 to 15/12 • Porto Torres-Barcellona, for departures from 6/9 to 15/12

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Tickets starting from 63€

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Explore Greece and get a special price for Brindisi-Igoumenitsa, Brindisi-Corfu lines and vice versa! Adult passenger fee: €63 per person, fixed fees and EU ETS* costs included Any supplements relating to: accommodation (seat, cabin), accompanying vehicle, animals, on-board services (e.g. meals, pet in cabin, wellness center, etc.), premiums relating to insurance policies are excluded. Supplement for boarding accompanying cars: €73 per vehicle of the CAR and CAR XS type, EU ETS* costs included The prices described above apply to bookings made from 7 August to 30 September 2024 for departures up to 30 September 2024 on the lines indicated above.

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Tunis to Palermo

Tunisia

Italy

Ferries from Tunis to Palermo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 22m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

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Distance

170 nautical miles (316 km)

Average sailing duration

13h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

$37 (€30)

Ferries per day

Direct ferries

Available

Average weekly sailings

Fastest ferry

10h 30m

First ferry

00:45

Last ferry

22:30

Cabins

Available

Vehicles

Available

Foot passengers

Available

Price information

Ferry operators: GNV and Grimaldi from Tunis to Palermo

For as little as $42 (€34) you can travel by ferry to Palermo from Tunis with GNV and Grimaldi. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) is an Italian ferry company that operates a fleet of high-speed ferries and conventional ships that provide transportation services for passengers and vehicles across the Mediterranean Sea. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Genoa, Italy. GNV operates ferry services between Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Algeria, and Sardinia, Sicily, and the Aeolian Islands, and also to Morocco. GNV is known for its high-speed ferry services and also for the comfort and amenities on board of the ships, providing a luxury experience to the passengers.

Ferry information from Tunis to Palermo with GNV:

Average Duration: 12 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $46

Grimaldi Lines is a ferry company based in Naples, Italy that operates a fleet of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels. The company provides crossings to destinations in the Mediterranean, including Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Tunisia. Grimaldi Lines also operates a number of routes in the North Sea and Baltic Sea.

Tunis to Palermo ferry information with Grimaldi:

Average Duration: 10 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $42

FAQs: Ferry from Tunis to Palermo

FAQs: Take the ferry to Palermo easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tunis to Palermo.

Cheap ferry tickets from Tunis to Palermo can start from as little as $34 (€27) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Tunis to Palermo is $94 (€76); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by ferry from Tunis to Palermo is 11 h to travel the 196 mile (316 km) long route, with around there is 1 ferry per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first ferry from Tunis to Palermo leaves at 1: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last ferry from Tunis to Palermo leaves at 11: 00 PM.

There is 1 ferry a day from Tunis to Palermo which require at least one change with GNV or Grimaldi. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.

Yes, you can book a cabin on sailings from Tunis to Palermo with GNV

Yes, travelling with a vehicle from Tunis to Palermo is possible with GNV.

Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Tunis to Palermo is possible with with GNV. We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.

For the route from Tunis to Palermo you can take a ferry with GNV or Grimaldi. Be sure to check out all possible ferry operators that offer services from Tunis to Palermo on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Tunis, which is located around 7.2 miles (11.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Palermo, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Tunis to Palermo by ferry is December.

You have options as you can travel to Palermo from Tunis 2 different ways: ferry or flight.