There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Tunis by plane, train, car ferry, ferry or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Tunis (TUN)
Cheapest option
Train, car ferry
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Take the train from Roma Termini to S. Marinella
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Take the car ferry from Civitavecchia to Tunis
2 alternative options
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
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Take the ferry from Palermo to Tunis
Bus, ferry
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
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Take the ferry from Palermo to Tunis
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tunisia
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice
Some international borders began to reopen in Tunisia from June 27.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for TunisiaSome domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Tunisia from June 4.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for TunisiaInternational flights leaving Italy are suspended as part of the response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Restrictions may also be in place for other modes of transport.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Tunis is to train and car ferry which costs €50 - €85 and takes 24h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Tunis is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €100 - €300.
The distance between Rome and Tunis is 600 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Tunis without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Rome to Tunis, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Tunis Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Tunis is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 11:18 AM in Rome and 10:18 AM in Tunis.
Tunisair and Alitalia offer flights from Rome Airport to Tunis Airport.
There are 159+ hotels available in Tunis. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.

- Distance: 599.7 km
- Duration: 4h 12m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Tunis, Tunisia?
Tunisair and Alitalia fly from Rome to Tunis 3 times a day.

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $370

- Website
- tunisair.com
Flights from Rome to Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $400

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to S. Marinella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- $10 - $11
Frequently asked questions

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- $50 - $75

- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $70
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Car ferry from Civitavecchia to Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- Grimaldi Lines

- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Ferry from Palermo to Tunis
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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