There are 4 ways to get from El Jem to La Marsa by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from El Jem to Tunis Villetrain
4h 22m$5Bus
- Take the bus from El Jem to Gare Kairouanbus 323
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to Tunis/Nfidabus 767 / ...
6hDrive 212.3 km
- Drive from El Jem to La Marsacar 212.3 km
2h 29m$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Jem to La Marsataxi 212.3 km
2h 29m$90–120
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Jem to La Marsa is to train which costs $5 - $6 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from El Jem to La Marsa is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from El Jem to La Marsa. However, there are services departing from El Jem and arriving at Marsa via Gare Kairouan and Tunis Jardin Thameur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from El Jem to La Marsa. However, there are services departing from El Jem and arriving at Habib Thameur via Place de Barcelone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between El Jem and La Marsa is 237 km. The road distance is 212.3 km.
The best way to get from El Jem to La Marsa without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from El Jem to La Marsa, including transfers.
El Jem to La Marsa bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, depart from El Jem station.
El Jem to La Marsa train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from El Jem station.
The best way to get from El Jem to La Marsa is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $5 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between El Jem, Tunisia and La Marsa, Tunisia?
Tunisian Railways operates a train from El Jem to Tunis Ville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Jem to Marsa via Gare Kairouan, Tunis/Nfida, Place de Barcelone, Habib Thameur, and Tunis Jardin Thameur in around 6h.
- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from El Jem to Tunis Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
Bus from El Jem to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
Bus from Gare Kairouan to Tunis/Nfida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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Booking & Getting There
El Jem to La Marsa bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, arrive at Gare Kairouan station.
El Jem to La Marsa train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at Tunis Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Jem to La Marsa is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from El Jem to La Marsa.
There are 1446+ hotels available in La Marsa.