Ferry Tunis – Civitavecchia
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Tunis – Civitavecchia with GNV
Tunis – Civitavecchia takes you back towards Rome in about a night. GNV offers two to four sailings a week: check the dates open in the engine.
The crossing alternates meals, rest and walks on deck. Bring warm clothes: the deck is cool even in summer.
In Civitavecchia, the station is close to the port for the connection to Rome. Arrive with a margin and keep your papers to hand.
Tunis – Civitavecchia at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 17 h 30 to 28 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings two to four sailings a week
- 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.
Civitavecchia
Ferries from Tunisia arrive at Civitavecchia in a port that also serves cruise ships, a short walk from the station. Rome is a little under an hour and a half away by regional train, and the motorway to the capital is close for travellers with a vehicle.
Ferry Tunis – Civitavecchia: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Tunis to Civitavecchia?
About 17 h 30 to 28 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 Civitavecchia?
GNV generally offers two to four sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Tunis to Civitavecchia?
This page covers the crossing run by GNV. Grimaldi Lines also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Tunis and Civitavecchia?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Tunis to Civitavecchia?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
