Ferry Tunis – Genoa
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Tunis – Genoa with CTN
Tunis – Genoa takes you back to Liguria overnight. CTN offers several sailings a week depending on the season: check the dates open before booking.
The crossing alternates meals, rest and walks on deck. Bring warm clothes: the deck is cool even in summer.
On arrival in Genoa, checks take place in the port and traffic is heavy in summer: allow a margin. Keep your tickets, passports and vehicle papers to hand.
Tunis – Genoa at a glance
- Company CTN
- Crossing time about 21 to 29 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings two to seven sailings a week depending on the season
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Tunis
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, built around a lake and open to the Mediterranean through the port of La Goulette, about ten kilometres from the centre. The port is linked to the city by the TGM, a light railway that also serves Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket: police and customs formalities come before boarding.
Genoa
In Genoa, ferries from Tunisia dock in the large commercial port, a few minutes from the historic centre and the Porto Antico. The motorway and Genova Brignole or Principe stations lead on to Milan, Turin or the Riviera. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Tunis – Genoa: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Tunis to Genoa?
About 21 to 29 hours, with a night on board. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Tunis and Genoa?
CTN generally offers two to seven sailings a week depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Tunis to Genoa?
This page covers the crossing run by CTN. GNV also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Tunis and Genoa?
Yes, the ferry’s garage takes cars, motorhomes and two-wheelers. Give the size of your vehicle when you book.
How do I book a ferry from Tunis to Genoa?
The simplest way is to use the search engine at the top of the page: select Tunis and Genoa, add passengers and vehicle, then compare timetables before confirming.
