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How to get fromSidi Bou Saïd to El Jemby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Jemtrain train
    4h 53m
    $5–6

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carthage Hannibal to Tunis Jardin Thameurbus bus 20C
    2. Take the bus from Tunis to Gare Kairouanbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jembus bus 323
    7h 9m

  3. Drive 213.4 km

    1. Drive from Sidi Bou Saïd to El Jemcar car 213.4 km
    2h 27m
    $15–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sidi Bou Saïd to El Jemtaxi taxi 213.4 km
    2h 27m
    $95–120

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  • Distance: 224.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

Tunisian Railways operates a train from Tunis Ville to El Jem 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from (Sidi Bou Saïd) سيدي بوسعيد to El Jem via Carthage Hannibal, Carthage Hannibal, Tunis Jardin Thameur, Habib Thameur, Place de Barcelone, Tunis, and Gare Kairouan in around 7h 9m.

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