Palermo – Tunis
Ferries to Tunisia
Palermo – Tunis
Ferries to Tunisia
The Palermo Tunis ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Grimaldi Lines & Grandi Navi Veloci.Palermo Tunis ferries take around 10 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between €60.78 and €1,079.65, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Palermo to Tunis.
The first Palermo Tunis ferry typically departs from Palermo at around 02:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:30.
The Palermo Tunis ferry trip can take around 10 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 10 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Palermo to Tunis provided by Grimaldi Lines & Grandi Navi Veloci. Timetables can change from season to season.
Grimaldi Lines provide 2 sailings weekly. Grandi Navi Veloci provide 1 sailing weekly.
Palermo Tunis ferry prices typically range between 61€* and 1080€*. The average price is typically 224€*. The cheapest Palermo Tunis ferry prices start from 61€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 122€*. The average price for a car is 457€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Palermo to Tunis is approximately 229.4 miles (369.2km) or 199.3 nautical miles.
Yes, Grimaldi Lines & Grandi Navi Veloci ferries allow cars on board ferries between Palermo and Tunis. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Palermo and Tunis.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Grimaldi Lines & Grandi Navi Veloci ferries between Palermo and Tunis.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Palermo to Tunis with Grimaldi Lines & Grandi Navi Veloci. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Palermo - Tunis Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Tunisia | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines | |
| Average Price | 109 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10h 57m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 10h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 02:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:30 | |
| Distance | 199 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Italian city of Palermo is located in the north west of Sicily, by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The city has a reputation across the world for its history, gastronomy, culture and architecture with a its origins dating back over 2,700 years. Many visitors flock to the city and it has become Sicily's main hub for culture, commerce and tourism. The city's centre has many examples of fine palaces and churches which give way to areas whose way of life doesn't seem to have changed for centuries. This is perhaps most evident in the markets in Palermo, whose Arabic origins can still be seen today thanks to the noise, aromas, colours, narrow streets and with the excellent array of produce on offer and the general 'souk's atmosphere.
From the city's port, ferry services operate to destinations include Genoa, with a crossing time of 21 hours, Civitavecchia, 14 hour crossing time, Naples, 10 hours and 30 minutes, and Tunisia, 10 hours. It is recommended that foot passengers check in 1 hour prior to departure and vehicles 2 hours prior to departure. For all departures to Tunisia check in should be 4 hours prior to departure.
The city of Tunis is the capital of Tunisia and is located in the north of the country, close to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. The city has a lovely mix of architectural styles, wide roads and narrow alleyways which capture the spirit of the southern and northern Mediterranean. The stone walls of the city's 9th century Medina no longer exist, but its narrow streets, souks, mosques and other historic buildings still do exist and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, in stark contrast to the old town, the Ville Nouvelle (New Town) is orderly and has a colonial elegance that was built by the French. In the centre of the city there are now some lovely buildings including an art nouveau theatre, Franco-Arabic market buildings and a cathedral built in a Roman Byzantine style. A popular pastime, especially to escape the heat of the midday sun, is to relax on a seat in the shady terrace of the Belvedere Park Cafe terrace. Alternatively one of the city's museums, such as the Dar Ben Abdallah or the Musee National du Bardo, are great places to visit at all times but perhaps especially so when it is particularly hot.
