There are 4 ways to get from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from El Jem to Tunis Villetrain
3h 53m$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from El Jem to Gare Kairouanbus 323
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to Tunis/Nfidabus 767 / ...
5h 13mDrive 204.5 km
- Drive from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tuniscar 204.5 km
2h 14m$14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunistaxi 204.5 km
2h 14m$90–110
Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis is to train which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis. However, there are services departing from El Jem and arriving at Tunis/Nfida via Gare Kairouan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from El Jem and arriving at Tunis Ville. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Amphitheatre of El Jem and Tunis is 215 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.
The best way to get from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $4 - $5.
The train from El Jem to Tunis Ville takes 3h 48m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, depart from El Jem station.
Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from El Jem station.
The best way to get from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia and Tunis, Tunisia?
Tunisian Railways operates a train from El Jem to Tunis Ville 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis/Nfida via El Jem and Gare Kairouan in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- brc@sncft.com.tn
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from El Jem to Tunis Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
Bus from El Jem to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
Bus from Gare Kairouan to Tunis/Nfida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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Booking & Getting There
Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, arrive at Gare Kairouan station.
Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at Tunis Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Amphitheatre of El Jem to Tunis.
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