There are 5 ways to get from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Jemtrain
4h 40m$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Tunis to Nabeulbus 102
- Take the bus from Nabeul to Gare Kairouanbus 320
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jembus 323
6h 47mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tunis-TUN to El Jem209.1 km
2h 18m$80–110Drive 209.1 km
- Drive from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jemcar 209.1 km
2h 18m$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jemtaxi 209.1 km
2h 18m$95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem is to train which costs $4 - $6 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 18m and costs $80 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem. However, there are services departing from Tunis and arriving at El Jem via Nabeul and Gare Kairouan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem. However, there are services departing from Tunis Marine and arriving at El Jem via Tunis Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Tunis Airport (TUN) and El Jem is 224 km. The road distance is 209.1 km.
The best way to get from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem, including transfers.
Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem bus services, operated by SRTGN, depart from Tunis station.
Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from Tunis Ville station.
The best way to get from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Tunis Airport (TUN), 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 bus from Tunis to El Jem via Nabeul and Gare Kairouan in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Tunis Ville to El Jem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
- Phone
- +216 72 287 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- srtgn.com.tn
Bus from Tunis to Nabeul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- srtgn.com.tn
Bus from Nabeul to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
Bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tunis-TUN to El Jem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
E Taxi
- Phone
- +216 70 24 24 20
- Website
- etaxi.tn
Taxi Mami Tunisie
- Phone
- +216 98 20 13 00
- Website
- taximami.com
Tunisia-Taxi
- Phone
- +216 22 20 40 22
- Website
- tunisie-taxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem bus services, operated by SRTGN, arrive at Nabeul station.
Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at El Jem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Tunis Airport (TUN) to El Jem.
There are three+ hotels available in El Jem.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tunis Airport (TUN) and El Jem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.