There are 4 ways to get from Nabeul to El Jem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bir Bou Regba to El Jemtrain
3h 28m$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Nabeul to Gare Kairouanbus 320
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jembus 323
4h 45mDrive 160.7 km
- Drive from Nabeul to El Jemcar 160.7 km
1h 48m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nabeul to El Jemtaxi 160.7 km
1h 48m$60–80
Nabeul to El Jem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nabeul to El Jem is to train which costs $3 - $5 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nabeul to El Jem is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Nabeul to El Jem. However, there are services departing from Nabeul and arriving at El Jem via Gare Kairouan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Nabeul to El Jem. However, there are services departing from Nabeul and arriving at El Jem via Bir Bou Regba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Nabeul and El Jem is 164 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Nabeul to El Jem without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $3 - $5.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Nabeul to El Jem, including transfers.
Nabeul to El Jem bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, depart from Nabeul station.
Nabeul to El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from Bir Bou Regba station.
The best way to get from Nabeul to El Jem is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Nabeul, Tunisia and El Jem, Tunisia?
Tunisian Railways operates a train from Bir Bou Regba to El Jem 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nabeul to El Jem via Gare Kairouan in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- brc@sncft.com.tn
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Bir Bou Regba to El Jem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
- Website
- soretrak.com.tn
Bus from Nabeul to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 48m
- Estimated price
- $60–80
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More Questions & Answers
Nabeul to El Jem bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, arrive at Gare Kairouan station.
Nabeul to El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at El Jem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nabeul to El Jem is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Nabeul to El Jem.
There are two+ hotels available in El Jem.