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Port guide: compare transport from La Goulette (Tunis)

Tunis, Tunisia 13 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Difficult

La Goulette (Tunis)

Port call at La Goulette (Tunis), in Tunis (Tunisia). Leaving the port area takes some time, but the town centre is still reachable on foot. The cheapest option, Walk to La Goulette centre, is free, and the fastest takes around 15 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Port of Tunis 15 km from the city centre. Recently renovated modern terminal with shops and restaurants. Excursions possible to Cartage or Sidi Bou Said.

Port de La Goulette
Cheapest option Free Walk to La Goulette centre
Fastest option 15 min Walk to La Goulette centre
Simplest option Walk to La Goulette centre Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • TGM from La Goulette to Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said in 20min
  • Negotiate taxis in advance
  • Allow for Tunisian dinars

Warnings

  • Negotiate the taxi fare before getting in
  • Check exchange rates before docking
  • Avoid pushy salespeople at the exit

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Walk to La Goulette centre

Free - 15 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Free access to the local centre and cafés near the port

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

13 option(s) shown for La Goulette (Tunis)

Walk to La Goulette centre

La Goulette centre / avenue Habib Bourguiba

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Free access to the local centre and cafés near the port

Attention point

Limited tourist interest compared to Tunis, Carthage or Sidi Bou Saïd

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for a short local outing or to reach services close to the port

Source : MedCruise; SeaRates;

Taxi to Carthage Hannibal

Carthage Hannibal / archaeological sites

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 7,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the Carthage sites without connection

Attention point

May need to negotiate price if no meter

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting to combine Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd with a driver

Source : UNESCO;

Taxi to Sidi Bou Saïd

Sidi Bou Saïd

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast and direct to one of the most popular destinations for cruise passengers

Attention point

More expensive than the TGM

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price before departure or ask for the meter

Source : SeaRates;

Taxi to Tunis medina

Medina of Tunis / Bab Bhar

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical for reaching the medina

Attention point

More expensive than the TGM and traffic possible in Tunis

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price, drop-off point and return time before departure

Source : MedCruise; ; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Tunis-Carthage airport

Tunis-Carthage airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than public transport

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin depending on traffic and confirm price or meter before departure

Source : OACA; SeaRates;

Walk to TGM La Goulette Neuve station

TGM La Goulette Neuve station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to get to the TGM without a taxi

Attention point

Urban walks that are not very touristy and can be hot

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pedestrian exit from the port to the TGM station.

Source : Transtu;

TGM to Carthage Hannibal

Carthage Hannibal / archaeological sites

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 1,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Approximately every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Very economical to reach Carthage from La Goulette

Attention point

Need to get to TGM station and then walk to the sites

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, use the TGM to Carthage Hannibal then walk to the ancient sites.

Source : Transtu; UNESCO;

TGM to Sidi Bou Saïd

Sidi Bou Saïd

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 1,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Approximately every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

An economical and practical option for getting to Sidi Bou Saïd

Attention point

Need to get to the TGM station from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go to La Goulette Neuve then take the TGM to Sidi Bou Saïd.

Source : Transtu;

VTC to Sidi Bou Saïd

Sidi Bou Saïd

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on time of day and cruise crowds

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; place the pick-up point at the authorised terminal exit

Source : Bolt;

VTC to Tunis medina

Medina of Tunis / Bab Bhar

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route monitored

Attention point

Possible traffic to the centre of Tunis

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the exact pick-up point in the application

Source : opérateurs VTC locaux; MedCruise

Shuttle cruise to the medina of Tunis

Medina of Tunis / Bab Bhar

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Very simple if offered by the cruise line

Attention point

No guarantee; times and prices vary according to stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the on-board programme to see if a shuttle service has been organised to Tunis or the medina.

Source : Compagnies de croisière; MedCruise;

VTC to Tunis-Carthage airport

Tunis-Carthage airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct, tracked in the application and practical with luggage

Attention point

Availability varies according to ship's arrival time

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : Bolt; OACA;

TGM to Tunis Marine

Tunis Marine / centre of Tunis

Train Near the port
Estimated cost 1,00 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Approximately every 30 to 60 minutes depending on the timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach Tunis centre at very low cost

Attention point

Less direct than a taxi and requires you to go to TGM station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, take the TGM to Tunis Marine then continue on foot/taxi depending on destination.

Source : Transtu; MedCruise;

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.