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Tunis to Genoa Ferry: Direct GNV and CTN, Back to Europe by Car
To get from Tunis to Genoa by ferry, you can sail with GNV, direct and all year round, or with CTN, the Tunisian company, which has more departures in summer. Both ships leave from La Goulette and carry cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and pets.
GNV check-in at La Goulette opens eight hours before departure and closes three hours before. With a car, arrive when it opens: there are police, customs and a check of the vehicle registration document.
It is the usual return trip for many TRE, Tunisians resident in Europe. CTN reserves preferential quotas for them in summer; to board for Italy GNV asks for a Schengen visa, with some exceptions: bring your residence permit.
Tunis to Genoa ferry timetable
The timetable shows the departures for the date you choose. GNV has departures all year round and CTN has a denser summer calendar and a more limited winter one. In summer the ships back to Europe fill up: CTN reserves return quotas for TRE between mid-August and early September, and the date you want may sell out well in advance.
Outward trip
To go to Tunis, see the Genoa to Tunis ferry page.
Check the departures for your date in our search engine. Schedules and prices
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Tunis to Genoa take?
Almost a day at sea on GNV's direct service. The timetable shows the duration of each departure. Add the time for customs and boarding at La Goulette, and for disembarking at Genoa if you have a car.
Who runs the Tunis to Genoa ferry: GNV and CTN
Two ferry companies cover the route:
- GNV: direct and all year round, with pet cabins, halal menus and prayer rooms. In La Goulette it has an office on Avenue Habib Bourguiba.
- CTN (Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation): sails from La Goulette and has a stepped-up summer season and a winter service. For TRE, it reserves preferential quotas of passenger and car places on the dates of the return to Europe. It also runs Zarzis–Genoa in summer.
Tunis to Genoa ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest we have found for one adult without a car. It depends on:
- The season: the TRE return in summer concentrates demand.
- The ferry company: GNV and CTN have different fares and services.
- The accommodation: seat or cabin.
- The car: paid separately.
CTN has an early-booking fare all year round, a family fare for three to seven people, a fare for travelling without a car and payment in instalments in high season. These are CTN's conditions and may change from one season to the next.
Children, TRE and special fares on Tunis to Genoa
As this is an international route, there is no resident or large family discount. The benefits come from the ferry companies: CTN reserves preferential quotas for TRE in summer and GNV mentions discounts for returning Tunisian residents. Children and babies have their own fare: give the age of each passenger. Minors of Tunisian nationality need the express authorisation of the Tunisian parent to leave Tunisia, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Tunis to Genoa ferry with a car
With a car, on leaving Tunisia you are asked for the vehicle registration document you were given on entry, valid three months according to the Foreign Ministry. The car must leave the country with the person who brought it in. Bring the original vehicle registration document, valid insurance, driving licence and the passports of everyone in the car.
If you are a TRE and have brought in a car under duty-free import, the conditions of the exemption and of the car's age are explained in the Tunisian press, citing customs. We do not treat them as settled: check the official website of Tunisian customs.
Tunis to Genoa ferry with a dog
GNV has "Four-legged friends cabins" (Cabinas Amigos de cuatro patas), with linoleum floors, daily disinfection and late exit before docking; bring a lead, muzzle, carrier and food. CTN does not allow dangerous dogs to board. To enter the EU from Tunisia, a third country, you need a microchip, a rabies vaccination given after the chip and the original health certificate, and sometimes an antibody titration test. This rule comes from a French note; for Spain, check with the Ministry of Agriculture. More information in travelling by ferry with a dog.
On board: cabin, halal food and pets
GNV offers halal menus and prayer rooms on board, and cabins with a Cabin Plus option. On a long crossing, book a cabin if you can, especially if you are travelling with children or a pet. The car decks are closed during the crossing: take up to the cabin whatever you need.
Ports of Tunis (La Goulette) and Genoa
Port of Túnez
Port of Génova
How to get to La Goulette port
La Goulette port is about 10 km from the centre of Tunis, by the RN9 or the P1. The TGM train has a stop at "La Goulette Port". There is parking near the terminal.
On GNV, check-in opens eight hours before departure and closes three hours before. CTN also departs from La Goulette; in summer the company has doubled the check-in desks to cope with the crowds, according to the press. Present all your papers when you arrive.
Arriving at Genoa: terminals and next leg
In Genoa there are two disembarkation areas. GNV uses the Piazzale dei Traghetti Iqbal Masih; according to Ferryhopper, some ferry companies use Ponte dei Mille or Calata Andrea Doria. Confirm which one it is on your ticket.
From Genoa you can link up another route: GNV also has Genoa–Barcelona. Without a car, the city centre is close to the port.
Documents for the Tunis to Genoa ferry
- Passport: the one you used to enter. The Spanish DNI is not valid for Tunisia.
- Original document for everyone, minors included.
- TRE: Tunisian passport and valid residence permit. GNV states that Tunisians boarding for Italy need a Schengen visa, with some exceptions.
- Tunisian minors: express authorisation from the Tunisian parent.
- With a car: the three-month Tunisian vehicle registration document and the vehicle papers.
- EES checks on GNV's routes to Tunisia.
I Love Ferry tips for going back from Tunis to Genoa
- Book the return as soon as you know the date: the return at the end of summer concentrates demand.
- Arrive with check-in open: customs at La Goulette delays everyone; getting there early is what stops you missing the ferry.
- Compare GNV and CTN: services, TRE quotas, food and pet cabins.
- Keep the Tunisian vehicle registration document: they ask for it on departure with the car.
- Have your Schengen visa or residence permit to hand if you travel on a Tunisian passport.
Why book the Tunis to Genoa ferry with I Love Ferry
- You compare GNV and CTN in a single search.
- You pay the ferry company's price and receive its booking reference.
- You enter car, pet and ages to see the real price.
- A person from our team will help you, in Spanish.
Other ways to go back from Tunis to Italy by ferry
- Tunis to Civitavecchia ferry: arrives near Rome, with a call at Palermo.
- Tunis to Palermo ferry: the shortest crossing, with a night departure.
- Tunis to Salerno ferry: Grimaldi, with one weekly service each way.
- Genoa to Tunis ferry: the opposite direction.
Frequently asked questions about the Tunis (La Goulette) to Genoa ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the ferry from Tunis to Genoa?
GNV, with a direct service all year round, and CTN, the Tunisian company, with more departures in summer. Both leave from La Goulette. Compare them in the timetable before booking.
Is the ferry from Tunis to Genoa direct?
Yes, GNV's is direct and makes no stop. Unlike Tunis–Civitavecchia, it does not call at Palermo. CTN's departures also cover the route.
How early do I arrive at La Goulette port?
With GNV, check-in opens eight hours before and closes three hours before departure. With a car, arrive when it opens: customs and police are the slowest part.
What advantages do TRE have on the Tunis to Genoa ferry?
CTN reserves preferential quotas for TRE in summer and GNV mentions discounts for returning Tunisian residents. The exact conditions are not on their websites: confirm them with the ferry company.
Does a Tunisian need a visa to board for Genoa?
GNV states that Tunisians boarding for Italy need a Schengen visa, with some exceptions. Residents in Europe usually carry a valid residence permit; confirm it with the ferry company.
What happens to the car when leaving Tunisia?
They ask for the vehicle registration document you were given on entry, valid three months. The car has to leave with the person who brought it in. Also bring insurance and the original registration document.
Can I take my dog from Tunis to Genoa?
Yes, GNV has cabins for pets and CTN does not accept dangerous dogs. To enter the EU you need a microchip, a rabies vaccination and the original health certificate. Confirm the details with the Ministry of Agriculture.
Is there halal food on the ferry from Tunis to Genoa?
On GNV there are halal menus and prayer rooms. On CTN, ask the ferry company what services it has on board, because we have no published data on them.
Which terminal do I disembark at in Genoa?
With GNV, at the Piazzale dei Traghetti Iqbal Masih. Other ferry companies use Ponte dei Mille or Calata Andrea Doria. Your ticket shows the terminal.
What do I do if the ferry is cancelled because of bad weather?
If the ferry company cancels or changes the departure, it will notify you using the booking details. Write to us and we will look for the next departure or a change of date.
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