Tunis to Palermo ferry with Grimaldi

Tue, Jul 15
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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

1

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.

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09:00PM13h00
Tunis
10:00AMPalermo
$481One-way
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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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€36

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Cheapest

€237

Average price

14h 22m

Average total duration

13h 22m

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6h 45m

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3h 45m

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Tunis to Palermo Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing 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
Tickets starting from 63€
Last Minute Greece: Special offer for Brindisi-Igoumenitsa, Brindisi-Corfu lines and vice versa!
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.

Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Tunis to Palermo

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ItalyItaly
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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.
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Official Omio partners on this route
Grimaldi
GNV
Distance
170 nautical miles (316 km)
Average sailing duration
13h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
$37 (€30)
Ferries per day
1
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
3
Fastest ferry
10h 30m
First ferry
00:45
Last ferry
22:30
Cabins
Available
Vehicles
Available
Foot passengers
Available
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

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

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.
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Popular ports from Tunis to Palermo

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Ticket Office Hours
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Car connection
A1 Highway, Exit La Goulette
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi
Dining
Dining
  • La Goulette Restaurant (0.3km)
  • Le Grand Bleu (0.5km)
  • Le Pirate (0.7km)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Main companies are Taxi Tunis and Taxi Marsa.
WC
WC
  • Free
Public transit options for Port of Tunis
  • Metro Line 1, La Goulette stop

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