There are 4 ways to get from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tunis Ville to El Jem
3h 11m$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Tunis to Gare Kairouan300
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to El Jem323
5h 3mDrive 204.2 km
- Drive from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem204.2 km
2h 13m$14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem204.2 km
2h 13m$90–110
Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem is to train which costs $3 - $5 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem. However, there are services departing from Tunis and arriving at El Jem via Gare Kairouan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tunis Ville and arriving at El Jem. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Tunis and Amphitheatre of El Jem is 207 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.
The best way to get from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $3 - $5.
The train from Tunis Ville to El Jem takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, depart from Tunis station.
Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from Tunis Ville station.
The best way to get from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Tunis, Tunisia and Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia?
Tunisian Railways operates a train from Tunis Ville to El Jem 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem via Gare Kairouan and El Jem in around 5h 3m.
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- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- brc@sncft.com.tn
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Tunis Ville to El Jem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
- Website
- soretrak.com.tn
Bus from Tunis to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Tunisia-Taxi
- Phone
- +216 22 20 40 22
- Website
- tunisie-taxi.com
Taxi Mami Tunisie
- Phone
- +216 98 20 13 00
- Website
- taximami.com
E Taxi
- Phone
- +216 70 24 24 20
- Website
- etaxi.tn
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More Questions & Answers
Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, arrive at Gare Kairouan station.
Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at El Jem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Tunis to Amphitheatre of El Jem.
There are two+ hotels available in Amphitheatre of El Jem.