[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":259},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-ferry-italy-tunis-genoa-civitavecchia-palermo":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"description":232,"extension":233,"meta":234,"navigation":254,"path":255,"seo":256,"stem":257,"__hash__":258},"enblog/en/blog/ferry-italy-tunis-genoa-civitavecchia-palermo.md","Italy – Tunisia Ferry 2026: Genoa, Civitavecchia or Palermo to Tunis",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":221},"minimark",[9,18,21,26,108,112,118,122,128,132,138,142,155,159,189,193,214],[10,11,12,13,17],"p",{},"Three crossings link Italy to Tunisia with GNV: ",[14,15,16],"strong",{},"Palermo–Tunis (~12 h, the shortest and cheapest), Genoa–Tunis (~22 h) and Civitavecchia–Tunis (~28 h)"," — from about €150 per foot passenger. All arrive at Tunis–La Goulette. Here is how to choose.",[19,20],"hr",{},[22,23,25],"h2",{"id":24},"the-3-routes-in-one-table","The 3 routes in one table",[27,28,29,51],"table",{},[30,31,32],"thead",{},[33,34,35,39,42,45,48],"tr",{},[36,37,38],"th",{},"Route",[36,40,41],{},"Duration",[36,43,44],{},"Foot from",[36,46,47],{},"Car + cabin up to",[36,49,50],{},"Best for",[52,53,54,74,91],"tbody",{},[33,55,56,62,65,68,71],{},[57,58,59],"td",{},[14,60,61],{},"Palermo → Tunis",[57,63,64],{},"~12 h",[57,66,67],{},"€150",[57,69,70],{},"~€1,100",[57,72,73],{},"The shortest; ideal from southern Italy",[33,75,76,81,84,86,88],{},[57,77,78],{},[14,79,80],{},"Genoa → Tunis",[57,82,83],{},"~22 h",[57,85,67],{},[57,87,70],{},[57,89,90],{},"From northern Italy, Switzerland, Germany",[33,92,93,98,101,103,105],{},[57,94,95],{},[14,96,97],{},"Civitavecchia → Tunis",[57,99,100],{},"~28 h",[57,102,67],{},[57,104,70],{},[57,106,107],{},"From Rome and central Italy",[22,109,111],{"id":110},"palermo-tunis-the-shortest","Palermo – Tunis: the shortest",[10,113,114,117],{},[14,115,116],{},"12 hours at sea, often overnight: board in the evening, arrive in the morning."," The fastest AND most economical option to Tunisia. The catch: you first have to reach Sicily (or cross it via Messina from the mainland). Perfect for combining an Italian holiday with the trip home.",[22,119,121],{"id":120},"genoa-tunis-the-northern-gateway","Genoa – Tunis: the northern gateway",[10,123,124,127],{},[14,125,126],{},"About 22 hours from the great Ligurian port."," Genoa is 2 h from Milan, 3-4 h from Switzerland and 6-7 h from southern Germany: the natural route for Tunisians in northern Europe driving down. One night on board in a cabin and you disembark at La Goulette rested.",[22,129,131],{"id":130},"civitavecchia-tunis-from-rome","Civitavecchia – Tunis: from Rome",[10,133,134,137],{},[14,135,136],{},"About 28 hours, the longest of the three."," Civitavecchia is 1 h from Rome. This route makes sense if you live in central Italy — otherwise Palermo (shorter) or Genoa (further north) are better picks.",[22,139,141],{"id":140},"what-about-from-france","What about from France?",[10,143,144,145,148,149,154],{},"Marseille–Tunis (Corsica Linea, CTN) remains the direct French link: about 20 to 22 h at sea. It is generally ",[14,146,147],{},"more expensive"," than the Italian departures. Coming from south-eastern France, always compare Marseille and Genoa (3 h apart by road) — the price gap often exceeds the cost of the drive. See ",[150,151,153],"a",{"href":152},"/en/ferry/tunisia","all Tunisia routes",".",[22,156,158],{"id":157},"documents-for-tunisia","Documents for Tunisia",[160,161,162,169,176,186],"ul",{},[163,164,165,168],"li",{},[14,166,167],{},"Valid passport"," (6+ months recommended) — no visa for EU tourists up to 90 days;",[163,170,171,172,175],{},"Dual nationals: the ",[14,173,174],{},"Tunisian ID card"," is accepted;",[163,177,178,181,182,185],{},[14,179,180],{},"Vehicle",": registration in the driver's name, licence, ",[14,183,184],{},"green card insurance covering Tunisia",", police form filled in on board;",[163,187,188],{},"Ticket and booking confirmation.",[22,190,192],{"id":191},"booking-tips","Booking tips",[194,195,196,202,208],"ol",{},[163,197,198,201],{},[14,199,200],{},"Book in March-April",": opening promotions up to −40% (Genoa–Tunis from ~€99 during flash sales).",[163,203,204,207],{},[14,205,206],{},"Avoid 15 July – 15 August",": +40 to 60% and full ships.",[163,209,210,213],{},[14,211,212],{},"Take a cabin"," on Genoa and Civitavecchia (1 night on board); a seat is fine on the overnight Palermo–Tunis if budget is tight.",[10,215,216,217,220],{},"Compare the three routes and book on ",[150,218,219],{"href":152},"Bladia"," — payment in 4 interest-free instalments from €500 and ANCV holiday vouchers accepted. Indicative early-2026 fares, to be confirmed at booking.",{"title":222,"searchDepth":223,"depth":223,"links":224},"",2,[225,226,227,228,229,230,231],{"id":24,"depth":223,"text":25},{"id":110,"depth":223,"text":111},{"id":120,"depth":223,"text":121},{"id":130,"depth":223,"text":131},{"id":140,"depth":223,"text":141},{"id":157,"depth":223,"text":158},{"id":191,"depth":223,"text":192},"The 3 Italy – Tunisia crossings with GNV compared: Palermo–Tunis (~12 h, the shortest), Genoa–Tunis (~22 h), Civitavecchia–Tunis (~28 h). Prices from €150, tips and documents.","md",{"date":235,"locale":236,"country":237,"main_img_id":238,"alternates":239,"updated":243,"faq":244},"2026-06-11","en","tunisia","https://res.cloudinary.com/beintravel/image/upload/v1571057777/ship/grandi-navi-veloci/FANTASTIC/fantastic_1.jpg",{"fr":240,"de":241,"nl":242},"ferry-italie-tunis-genes-civitavecchia-palerme","faehre-italien-tunis-genua-civitavecchia-palermo","ferry-italie-tunis-genua-civitavecchia-palermo","2026",[245,248,251],{"question":246,"answer":247},"What is the shortest crossing between Italy and Tunisia?","Palermo – Tunis with GNV: about 12 hours at sea, often overnight. It is also generally the cheapest link to Tunisia, from about €150 per foot passenger.",{"question":249,"answer":250},"How much does the Genoa – Tunis ferry cost?","From about €150 one way per foot passenger in low season, up to about €1,100 for a car with cabin in high season. The crossing takes about 22 hours.",{"question":252,"answer":253},"Do I need a visa for Tunisia?","No for French and most EU nationals (tourist stays up to 90 days). You need a valid passport; Tunisian dual nationals can travel with their Tunisian ID card. For the vehicle: registration document, licence, green card insurance covering Tunisia.",true,"/en/blog/ferry-italy-tunis-genoa-civitavecchia-palermo",{"title":5,"description":232},"en/blog/ferry-italy-tunis-genoa-civitavecchia-palermo","zs735hUZDs16XZbeiKkxNoOtcPgJXYcRYVV_VDVy9Jk",1782383609299]