Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
Ferry port for Tunis, Tunisia
La Goulette is Tunis’s passenger port, just east of the city centre, with ferries to Genoa, Civitavecchia, Palermo and Salerno.
Ferries from Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
5 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civitavecchia | 17h 30m – 28h | Grimaldi Lines, GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) | Cars & foot |
| Genoa | 23h 45m | GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) | Cars & foot |
| Marseille | About 21h – 27h | Corsica Linea | Cars & foot |
| Palermo | 10h 30m – 12h | GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
| Salerno | 22h – 25h | Grimaldi Lines | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
- Genoa → Tunis
Twice a week: Wednesdays at 18:00 and Saturdays at 15:00 (GNV calendar for October–December 2026)
Times shift around holidays: for example 13:00 on 3 October and 19 December, 22:30 on 23 December, and an extra Monday sailing on 21 December 2026.
Source: GNV departures calendar (route GU), checked 2026-09-29
- Civitavecchia → Tunis
Grimaldi: Wednesdays at 20:30 from Civitavecchia, arriving Thursday 14:00 (1 June – 25 October 2026); 19:30–20:00 departures in other periods
Source: Grimaldi Lines Civitavecchia–Tunis route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Palermo → Tunis
Grimaldi: Tuesdays at 02:30 (arrives 14:00) and Saturdays at 12:30 (arrives 23:00) in the 1 June – 25 October 2026 period. GNV departures are mainly in the evening.
Source: Grimaldi Lines Palermo–Tunis route page and GNV route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Salerno → Tunis
From 1 June to 25 October 2026: Mondays at 13:15 (arrives Tuesday 14:00) and Saturdays at 01:00 (arrives Saturday 23:00)
Source: Grimaldi Lines Salerno–Tunis route page, checked 2026-09-29
- Marseille → Tunis
One sailing a week each way: Marseille → Tunis every Saturday (alternately 09:00 and 16:00), Tunis → Marseille every Sunday (16:00 or 20:00)
Published timetable covers 3 October 2026 to 31 January 2027; Danielle Casanova replaces Jean Nicoli from 5 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
Source: Corsica Linea line and timetable information page, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Grimaldi says drivers must register on Tunisia’s “Smart Traveller” platform before travelling and show the QR code on arrival at La Goulette
Sources: grimaldi-lines.com · gnv.it · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Port of La Goulette (Tunis)
Genoa → Tunis
Crossing: 23h 45m · GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)
Civitavecchia → Tunis
Crossing: 17h 30m – 28h · Grimaldi Lines, GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)
Palermo → Tunis
Crossing: 10h 30m – 12h · GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), Grimaldi Lines
Salerno → Tunis
Crossing: 22h – 25h · Grimaldi Lines
Marseille → Tunis
Crossing: About 21h – 27h · Corsica Linea
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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