What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to El Kef?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to El Kef is to ferry and train which costs $50 - $80 and takes 18h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to El Kef?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to El Kef is to fly and train which takes 8h 30m and costs $120 - $310.

How far is it from Sicily to El Kef?

The distance between Sicily and El Kef is 491 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to El Kef without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to El Kef without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 21m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Sicily to El Kef?

It takes approximately 13h 5m to get from Sicily to El Kef, including transfers.

Where can I stay near El Kef?

There are eight+ hotels available in El Kef.

Sicily to El Kef - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Sicily to El Kef by car ferry, car, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Tunis
2. Drive from Port of Tunis to El Kef
13h 5m
$63–129
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Tunis
2. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Kef
18h 21m
$52–79
Fly from Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Tunis (TUN)PMO - TUN
2. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Kef
8h 53m
$118–322
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to La Goletta
2. Take the bus from Port La Goulette to Rabattement 10 Décembre47
3. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Kef
19h 8m
Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tunis (TUN)CTA - TUN
2. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Kef
8h 30m
$126–310
Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, train
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Tunis (TUN)CIY - TUN
2. Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Kef
8h 49m
$111–521

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Tunis (TUN) flights

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1h 2mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.7 km
Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and El Kef, Tunisia?

There is no direct connection from Sicily to El Kef. However, you can drive to Port of Palermo, take the car ferry to Port of Tunis, then drive to El Kef. Alternatively, you can take the train to Palermo Aeroporto, walk to Palermo Airport (PMO) airport, fly to Tunis (TUN), walk to Aeroport Carthage, take the line 635 bus to Tunis Marine, walk to Tunis Marine, take the line 4 train to Place de Barcelone, walk to Tunis Ville, then take the train to El Kef.

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How to get fromSicily to El Kefby car ferry, car, plane, train, ferry or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sicily to El Kef by car ferry, car, plane, train, ferry, or bus

Car ferry, drive

Ferry, train

Fly from Palermo Airport, train

Ferry, bus, train

Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, train