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How to get fromLa Marsa to El Jemby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from La Marsa to El Jem by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Marsa to Tunis Jardin Thameurbus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Jemtrain train
    4h 47m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Jemtrain train
    5h 5m
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marsa to Tunis Jardin Thameurbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Tunis to Gare Kairouanbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jembus bus 323
    6h 46m

  4. Drive  213.8 km

    1. Drive from La Marsa to El Jemcar car 213.8 km
    2h 26m
    $15–22

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Marsa to El Jemtaxi taxi 213.8 km
    2h 26m
    $90–120

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  • Distance: 258.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between La Marsa, Tunisia and El Jem, Tunisia?

You can take a bus from Marsa to El Jem via Tunis Jardin Thameur, Habib Thameur, Place de Barcelone, Tunis, and Gare Kairouan in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, Tunisian Railways operates a train from Tunis Ville to El Jem 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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