There are 4 ways to get from Monastir to El Jem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Monastir to Sousse Bab Jedid
- Take the train from Sousse to El Jem
2h 39m$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Monastir to Gare Kairouan316
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jem323
4hDrive 59.4 km
- Drive from Monastir to El Jem59.4 km
1h 5m$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monastir to El Jem59.4 km
1h 5m$24–29
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monastir to El Jem is to train which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Monastir to El Jem is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Monastir to El Jem. However, there are services departing from Monastir and arriving at El Jem via Gare Kairouan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Monastir to El Jem. However, there are services departing from Monastir and arriving at El Jem via Sousse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Monastir and El Jem is 87 km. The road distance is 59.4 km.
The best way to get from Monastir to El Jem without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Monastir to El Jem, including transfers.
Monastir to El Jem bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, depart from Monastir station.
Monastir to El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from Monastir station.
The best way to get from Monastir to El Jem is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Monastir, Tunisia and El Jem, Tunisia?
You can take a train from Monastir to El Jem via Sousse in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monastir to El Jem via Gare Kairouan in around 4h.
- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- brc@sncft.com.tn
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Monastir to Sousse Bab Jedid
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Sousse to El Jem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
- Website
- soretrak.com.tn
Bus from Monastir to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- soretrak.com.tn
Bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- soretrak.com.tn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $24–29
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More Questions & Answers
Monastir to El Jem bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, arrive at Gare Kairouan station.
Monastir to El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at Sousse Bab Jedid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monastir to El Jem is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Monastir to El Jem.
There are two+ hotels available in El Jem.