- Must visit
Musée national du Bardo
National museum famed for Roman mosaics plus Punic, Islamic and archaeological collections. Essential for understanding Tunisia’s layered history.
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Genoa to Tunis is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Tunis will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £97.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 3 ferries from Genoa to Tunis, including 3 direct services.
On Wed 04 Nov the direct ferries cover the 850 km distance in an average of 1 d 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 19 h .
The slowest ferries will take 1 d 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Ferries from Genoa to Tunis run on average 1 times per day, taking around 23h 35m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £79 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 458 nautical miles (850 km) distance in 18h 45m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Genoa to Tunis are available to foot passengers.

Distance 458 nautical miles (850 km) |
Average sailing duration 23h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 18h 45m |
First ferry 1:00 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Genoa to Tunis.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival time 17:30 | Duration 25h30 | Sailing Days mon, tue, thu |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival time 18:15 | Duration 24h15 | Sailing Days wed |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival time 09:00 | Duration 19h00 | Sailing Days mon, tue, thu, fri, sun |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival time 15:15 | Duration 24h15 | Sailing Days sat |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival time 21:45 | Duration 28h45 | Sailing Days mon, tue, thu, fri |
Operator Gnv | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival time 14:30 | Duration 25h30 | Sailing Days fri |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Tunis ferries for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:00 Genoa | 19h00 | 9:00 Tunis | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Genoa | 25h30 | 17:30 Tunis | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Genoa | 28h45 | 21:45 Tunis | 0 changesdirect | |
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National museum famed for Roman mosaics plus Punic, Islamic and archaeological collections. Essential for understanding Tunisia’s layered history.
Museum in the medina displaying traditional townhouses, costumes, ceramics and daily life. A good introduction to old Tunisian urban culture.
Art museum in a former palace at Sidi Bou Saïd with paintings and views over the coast. Worth visiting for both the collection and setting.
Historic old city of narrow lanes, souks, courtyards and monuments. Best explored on foot for shopping, architecture and everyday street life.
Main central avenue lined with civic buildings, shops and cafés. It is one of the city’s most recognisable walking routes and public spaces.
Blue-and-white hillside quarter with sea views, craft shops and peaceful lanes. Popular for strolling and photography near Tunis.
Couscous is Tunisia’s staple semolina dish, often served with lamb, fish or vegetables and scented with harissa. It is central to family meals and Friday lunches.
Lablabi is a hearty chickpea soup with garlic, cumin, harissa and torn bread, usually topped with egg or tuna. It is a beloved inexpensive street and breakfast dish.
Brik is a thin pastry parcel, classically filled with egg and tuna then fried until crisp. It is one of Tunisia’s best-known snacks and a staple during Ramadan.
Popular traditional restaurant in the medina area, appreciated for couscous, grilled meats and classic Tunisian dishes in an old-city atmosphere.
Elegant restaurant in Sidi Bou Saïd serving refined Tunisian and Mediterranean dishes in a polished setting with sea views.
Historic café-restaurant in Sidi Bou Saïd known for Tunisian snacks, mint tea and relaxed terrace views over the Gulf of Tunis.
Budget-friendly versus many Mediterranean capitals; hotels, local meals and taxis are generally low cost, while imported goods and upscale venues cost more.
Service may be included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated. Round up taxi fares slightly. Leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Port de La Goulette, Tunis -> Tunis Marine, Tunis
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Tunis by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tunis, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Tunis ferries use the Port of Genoa to Port of Tunis port pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Tunis ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Genoa is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Genoa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Trattoria dell'Acciughetta (0.3km), Soho Restaurant & Fish Work (0.5km), Eataly Genova (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Genoa.
Available at Port of Genoa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Genoa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Genoa.
Port of Tunis is 1 km from Tunis city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Tunis has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: La Goulette Restaurant (0.3km), Le Grand Bleu (0.5km), Le Pirate (0.7km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Tunis.
Available at Port of Tunis: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Tunis.
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