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Tunis to Salerno Ferry: Back to Campania with Grimaldi
With Grimaldi Lines
The Tunis–Salerno ferry is run only by Grimaldi Lines, with one weekly service each way depending on the period. GNV does not have this line: its routes to Tunisia leave from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Palermo.
If your date does not fit, there are other real connections with Tunis: Palermo–Tunis (GNV all year round and Grimaldi), Genoa–Tunis (GNV and CTN) and Civitavecchia–Tunis (GNV and Grimaldi).
This route crosses to a country outside the EU: a passport is compulsory, valid for at least 3 months. Grimaldi asks you to report 4 h before, and with a car, prior registration on Smart Traveller.
Tunis to Salerno ferry timetable
Grimaldi runs one weekly service each way in the periods it publishes. The timetable above shows the departure from La Goulette for your date. If there is no ship on the day you need, the alternative is another route, not another time.
Return trip
In summer and on dates of mass return, the formalities for leaving Tunisia take time. With only one ship a week, missing the boarding means waiting seven days: arrive early.
The outward trip
The outward trip is at Salerno to Tunis ferry.
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.
Who runs it: Grimaldi, and why not GNV
This route is run by Grimaldi Lines with one weekly service each way. GNV does not run it: its website lists Tunis only from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Palermo.
Other companies with Tunis from Italy and France: GNV (Genoa, Civitavecchia, Palermo), Grimaldi (Civitavecchia, Palermo, Salerno) and CTN (Genoa and Marseille), the latter with data from the press and aggregators, not from its website.
Tunis to Salerno ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent one for one adult without a vehicle. It changes with the day of departure, the accommodation and the car, which is paid separately according to its size.
Grimaldi's discounts do not apply to fixed charges or to services on board. Look in the search tool to see which fares appear for your departure from La Goulette.
Children and discounts on Tunis to Salerno
Enter the age of each passenger when you search. On its general website, Grimaldi applies free travel for children under 3 and 50% of the fare for children from 3 to under 12; confirm that your departure includes it.
A minor of Tunisian nationality cannot leave Tunisia without the express authorisation of the Tunisian parent: bring it printed out.
Tunis to Salerno ferry with a car
Grimaldi asks you to register the car on Smart Traveller before travelling. Vans cannot carry luggage on the roof. One vehicle per passenger and no goods for sale.
- The vehicle registration document you were given on entry is collected on departure from Tunisia, and according to the Foreign Ministry tourists cannot sell the car.
- If you are unsure about the customs status of the vehicle (temporary admission, TRE regime), sort it out with Tunisian customs before going to the port.
- Car dimensions: up to 1.90 m high and 5 m long.
Tunis to Salerno ferry with a dog
Grimaldi accepts dogs and cats added to the ticket. In a cabin only with "pet in cabin", up to 3 pets, with a bedding kit and final cleaning. On the outside decks, lead and muzzle.
To enter the EU from Tunisia, the general rule asks for a microchip, a rabies vaccination given after the chip and the original health certificate; in certain cases, an antibody titration test. Confirm it with your vet or the Ministry of Agriculture. More information in ferry with a dog.
Ports of Tunis and Salerno
Port of Túnez
Port of Salerno
How to get to La Goulette port
La Goulette is about 10 km from the centre of Tunis. You get there by the RN9 or the P1, and the TGM train has a stop at "La Goulette Port". There is parking nearby.
With Grimaldi, check-in is 4 h before. Also allow for passport control and the check of the car's document.
Arriving at Salerno
The ship arrives at the port of Salerno, on the coast of Campania, about 50 km from Naples and next to the Amalfi Coast. The specific terminal appears on your ticket.
As you are coming from a non-EU country, there will be a border check. Bring your passport, your residence permit if you have one and the car's papers.
Continuing your trip: other ports of Tunis from Italy
All passenger ferries to Tunis arrive at the same port, La Goulette, about 10 km from the centre; the TGM train stops at "La Goulette Port". Changing the departure port (Palermo, Civitavecchia or Genoa) does not change where you arrive, only how long the crossing takes and how often there is a ship.
If you are going from Campania to Palermo to connect, allow an extra night on land.
Documents for travelling from Tunis to Salerno
EU citizens
Valid passport and an original document for everyone, children and babies included. The name on the ticket must match.
Tunisians and travellers with a Tunisian passport resident in Europe
- Tunisian passport in date and a valid residence permit from the Schengen country where you live.
- GNV says that Tunisians boarding for Italy need a Schengen visa with some exceptions. The residence permit is usually the exception (this is our reading). Grimaldi does not detail it in what we have read: confirm it before booking.
- If you travel with Tunisian minors, authorisation from the Tunisian parent.
Money
The dinar is not convertible or exportable. Euros must be declared if they exceed the equivalent of 5,000 dinars.
I Love Ferry tips for Tunis to Salerno
- With one ship a week, do not cut it fine. Arrive early at La Goulette.
- Check that your residence permit does not expire if you are a Tunisian resident: it avoids needing a visa.
- Sort out the car's customs before the port.
- If there is no ship on your day, look at Palermo or Civitavecchia. They have more frequent service with GNV.
Why book the Tunis to Salerno ferry with I Love Ferry
- We tell you which ferry company runs the route and which does not.
- You enter ages, car and pet before paying.
- Our team in Jávea will help you if the departure changes.
Alternatives to Tunis to Salerno
- Tunis to Palermo ferry: GNV all year round and Grimaldi; from Palermo, Palermo to Salerno with Grimaldi.
- Tunis to Civitavecchia ferry: GNV, normally with a call at Palermo, and Grimaldi.
- Tunis to Genoa ferry: GNV direct all year round; CTN also sails this line.
- Salerno to Tunis ferry: the other direction.
From Marseille, CTN links France with Tunisia; we have no page of our own or data from its website.
Frequently asked questions about the Tunis to Salerno ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry company runs the Tunis to Salerno ferry?
Only Grimaldi Lines, with one weekly service each way depending on the period. GNV does not run this route.
What ferries are there to Tunis from Italy?
GNV from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Palermo; Grimaldi from Civitavecchia, Palermo and Salerno; and CTN from Genoa. From France, CTN from Marseille. All arrive at La Goulette.
What do I do if the day of the weekly ship does not fit?
Look at Palermo–Tunis, which has GNV all year round, or Genoa–Tunis with direct GNV. If you are travelling by car, also compare Civitavecchia–Tunis.
Is there a ferry from Salerno to Tunis with GNV?
No. GNV runs Tunis from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Palermo. Salerno–Tunis is Grimaldi only.
How often does the ferry from Tunis to Salerno sail?
One weekly service each way in the periods Grimaldi shows on its website. Check your date in the timetable.
How early must I arrive at La Goulette?
Grimaldi asks you to report 4 h before, with or without a vehicle.
Do I need a visa if I am Tunisian and live in Italy?
GNV states a Schengen visa, with some exceptions, for Tunisians boarding for Italy. Residents with a valid residence permit are usually exempt; confirm it with your consulate.
What papers do I need with a car?
Vehicle registration document, insurance and prior registration on Grimaldi's Smart Traveller. The document handed over on entering Tunisia is collected on departure.
How much money can I take out of Tunisia?
The dinar cannot be exported or converted. Euros must be declared if they exceed the equivalent of 5,000 dinars.
Can a dog be taken from Tunis to Salerno?
Yes, by adding it to the ticket. To enter the EU the general rule asks for a microchip, a rabies vaccination and a health certificate. Confirm it with your vet.
Where does the ship arrive at Salerno?
At the port of Salerno, in Campania, about 50 km from Naples. The specific terminal appears on your ticket.
What do I do if I miss the weekly ship?
Write to us with your booking reference. With only one departure a week, the change depends on the ferry company and on availability the following week.
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