Getting around Tunisia
Tunisia is small and well connected, so you can cross much of it in a day. Public transport is cheap, and each option suits a different kind of trip.
Trains, buses and louages
Trains link Tunis with Sousse and Sfax and are comfortable and inexpensive. Long-distance buses cover more towns. Louages are shared vans or cars with fixed fares that leave when full, and they are often the fastest way between cities.
Taxis in towns
City taxis are metered. Ask the driver to switch on the meter, or agree a price before you get in, especially from airports and tourist sites.
Renting a car and flying
A rental car is useful for the Sahara, the south and remote Roman sites, but roads and driving styles can be challenging, so avoid driving long distances at night. Domestic flights connect Tunis with Djerba and Tozeur if you are short of time.
Frequently asked questions
What is a louage?
A louage is a shared taxi van that runs between towns on set routes. You pay a fixed fare per seat, and it leaves when all seats are filled.
Is it worth renting a car in Tunisia?
Yes if you want the south, the desert or remote sites. For cities and the coast, trains, louages and taxis are cheaper and less stressful.
More Tunisia guides
Tunis & Carthage
The medina, Bardo Museum, Carthage ruins and Sidi Bou Said.
Read the guide →Djerba
Calm beaches, pottery, street art and island life.
Read the guide →Sousse & Hammamet
Sandy beaches, walled medinas and easy day trips.
Read the guide →Sahara, Douz & Tozeur
Dunes, palm oases, salt lakes and mountain oases.
Read the guide →Digital nomads
Where to base yourself, internet, SIM cards and time zone.
Read the guide →Visa & entry
Who needs a visa, entry basics, money and customs.
Read the guide →Tunisian food
Brik, couscous, lablabi, harissa and sweets to try.
Read the guide →Best time to visit
Weather and seasons for the coast, cities and Sahara.
Read the guide →SIM cards & internet
Which operator to pick, where to buy and what to expect.
Read the guide →Cost of living
Budgeting for rent, food, transport and daily life.
Read the guide →Safety tips
Staying safe, common scams, health and women travellers.
Read the guide →Kairouan & El Djem
A holy city and one of the best Roman amphitheatres.
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