Ferry Tunis – Civitavecchia
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Tunis – Civitavecchia with Grimaldi Lines
Tunis – Civitavecchia takes you back towards Rome in about a night. Departures are few: check the dates open before planning your return.
The ships have lounges, restaurants and shops; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.
In Civitavecchia, the port also serves cruise ships: arrive with a margin. Keep your papers to hand.
Tunis – Civitavecchia at a glance
- Company Grimaldi Lines
- 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?
Grimaldi Lines 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 Grimaldi Lines. GNV 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?
Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.
