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How to get fromEl Jem to Sidi Bou Saïdby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from El Jem to Sidi Bou Saïd by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from El Jem to Tunis Villetrain train
    5h 3m
    $6

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Jem to Gare Kairouanbus bus 323
    2. Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to Tunis/Nfidabus bus 767 / ...
    6h 48m

  3. Drive 211.7 km

    1. Drive from El Jem to Sidi Bou Saïdcar car 211.7 km
    2h 30m
    $15–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from El Jem to Sidi Bou Saïdtaxi taxi 211.7 km
    2h 30m
    $95–120

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  • Distance: 233.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between El Jem, Tunisia and Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia?

Tunisian Railways operates a train from El Jem to Tunis Ville once daily. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Jem to (Sidi Bou Saïd) سيدي بوسعيد via Gare Kairouan, Tunis/Nfida, Place de Barcelone, Habib Thameur, Tunis Jardin Thameur, Carthage Hannibal, and Carthage Hannibal in around 6h 48m.

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