Tunis – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
Tunis – Palermo
Ferries to Sicily
The Tunis Palermo ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines.Tunis Palermo ferries take around 13 hours. The ferry costs between €43.04 and €656.06, 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 Tunis to Palermo.
The first Tunis Palermo ferry typically departs from Tunis at around 03:30. The last ferry usually departs at 23:59.
The Tunis Palermo ferry trip can take around 13 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 11 hours 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Tunis to Palermo provided by Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Grandi Navi Veloci provide 1 sailing weekly. Grimaldi Lines provide 2 sailings weekly.
Tunis Palermo ferry prices typically range between 43€* and 656€*. The average price is typically 193€*. The cheapest Tunis Palermo ferry prices start from 43€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 105€*. The average price for a car is 407€*.
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 July 2025.
The distance between Tunis to Palermo is approximately 229.4 miles (369.2km) or 199.3 nautical miles.
Yes, Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines ferries allow cars on board ferries between Tunis and Palermo. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Tunis and Palermo.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines ferries between Tunis and Palermo.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Tunis to Palermo with Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines. 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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| Tunis - Palermo Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Tunisia | |
| Destination | Sicily | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines | |
| Average Price | €193 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 13 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 11 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 03:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 199 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Tunis is the largest city in Tunisia and its capital and is located on a large Mediterranean Sea gulf, the Gulf of Tunis, behind the Lake of Tunis and the port of La Goulette. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Carthage, perhaps one of the most important archaeological sites ever found, is located around 12 km from Tunis. Many artefacts and the site of the ancient city have been unearthed including early Punic artefacts and Roman, Byzantine and Vandal buildings. The city has an eclectic mix of architectural styles, wide streets and narrow alleyways that are sometimes criss-crossed by tramways.
Although the old stone walls of the 9th century Medina no longer exist but the narrow streets, mosques, souks and historic structures remain and have also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are a number of festivals held in the city each year the largest being the Carthage International Festival which takes place during July and August. The festival, which was established in 1964, attracts visitors from around the world and much of it is held in the old amphitheatre of Carthage and hosts performances by singers, musicians, actors, dancers and shows films on outdoor screens.
The city of Palermo is located on the Italian island of Sicily and lies on the island's north west coast and has a large and strategically important natural port, next to the Monte Pellegrino. The city is typically Mediterranean and can trace its history back to the 8th century and is today known for its Norman buildings, fabulous palaces and the hustle and bustle of its markets. Palermo's historic centre is the Quattro Canti district, which means 'Four Corners' and is where a number of the city's most spectacular attractions can be found. These include the Royal Palace and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. The cathedral's sheer size and lovely architecture really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Also popular in the city is the medieval Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi and the 12th century Castello della Zisa. For visitors who enjoy the performing arts there is also the Teatro Massimo which is a recently refurbished theatre that puts on regular performances.
Ferries from the city's port depart to Genoa, Civitavecchia, Naples and Tunisia.
