There are 4 ways to get from El Jem to Tunis by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from El Jem to Tunis Villetrain
3h 47m$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from El Jem to Gare Kairouanbus 323
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to Tunis/Nfidabus 767 / ...
5h 10mDrive 205.3 km
- Drive from El Jem to Tuniscar 205.3 km
2h 14m$14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from El Jem to Tunistaxi 205.3 km
2h 14m$90–110
El Jem to Tunis by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Jem to Tunis is to train which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from El Jem to Tunis is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from El Jem to Tunis. However, there are services departing from El Jem and arriving at Tunis/Nfida via Gare Kairouan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Jem and arriving at Tunis Ville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between El Jem and Tunis is 215 km. The road distance is 205.3 km.
The best way to get from El Jem to Tunis without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $4 - $5.
The train from El Jem to Tunis Ville takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs once daily.
El Jem to Tunis bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, depart from El Jem station.
El Jem to Tunis train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from El Jem station.
The best way to get from El Jem to Tunis is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between El Jem, Tunisia and Tunis, 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 Tunis/Nfida via Gare Kairouan in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from El Jem to Tunis Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
- Website
- soretrak.com.tn
Bus from El Jem to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- soretrak.com.tn
Bus from Gare Kairouan to Tunis/Nfida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- soretrak.com.tn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
El Jem to Tunis bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, arrive at Gare Kairouan station.
El Jem to Tunis train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at Tunis Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Jem to Tunis is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from El Jem to Tunis.
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