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How to get fromPalermo to Northern Africaby plane, bus, unknown, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Palermo to Northern Africa by plane, bus, unknown, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Palermo Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE)plane plane PMO - DJE
    2. Take the bus from El Groo to Bir Lahmarbus bus
    3. Walk from Bir Lahmar to Northern Africaunknown unknown
    10h 54m

  2. Car ferry, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Tuniscarferry car ferry
    2. Walk from Port of Tunis to Northern Africaunknown unknown
    18h 36m

  3. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE)plane plane CTA - DJE
    3. Take the bus from El Groo to Bir Lahmarbus bus
    4. Walk from Bir Lahmar to Northern Africaunknown unknown
    13h 55m

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Northern Africa, Tunisia?

There is no direct connection from Palermo to Northern Africa. However, you can take the train to Palermo Aeroporto, walk to Palermo Airport (PMO) airport, fly to Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE), take the taxi to El Groo, take the bus to Bir Lahmar, then travel to Northern Africa. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Palermo to Northern Africa via Port of Tunis in around 18h 36m.

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