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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sicily 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 carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Tuniscarferry car ferry
    2. Walk from Port of Tunis to Northern Africaunknown unknown
    18h 43m

  3. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (DJE)plane plane CTA - DJE
    2. Take the bus from El Groo to Bir Lahmarbus bus
    3. Walk from Bir Lahmar to Northern Africaunknown unknown
    11h 27m

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 Sicily, Italy and Northern Africa, Tunisia?

There is no direct connection from Sicily 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 vehicle from Palermo to Northern Africa via Port of Palermo and Port of Tunis in around 18h 43m.

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