Capital city, Tunisia
Getting around Tunis
How to get around Tunis
Light rail (Métro léger), the TGM train to the northern suburbs and yellow taxis cover most trips. Louages leave from stations for other cities.
Ways to get around Tunis
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Métro léger | About 0.5–1.5 TND | Tram-style lines from Tunis Marine to suburbs; crowded at rush hour |
| TGM train | About 1 TND | Tunis Marine to Carthage, Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa |
| Yellow taxi | About 6–12 TND for 5 km | Meters should be used; ask to switch it on |
| Louage | About 3–20 TND by city | Shared minivans to other cities from Bab Saadoun or Moncef Bey |
Ride-hailing apps in Tunis
A 5 km ride costs about DT6–12 ($2–4).
- Yellow taxis are cheap if the meter runs; many drivers refuse it for tourists. Use apps or negotiate before you get in.
Arriving in Tunis
Tunis–Carthage International (TUN)
Taxi to the center or Berges du Lac 15–30 TND, 15–25 min; bus lines run to the center for under 2 TND.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not recommended: aggressive traffic and rental options are limited; use taxis, apps or trains.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are accepted for short stays; an IDP is advised. Driving in cities is aggressive; police checkpoints are common.
- Onward travel in Tunisia: Louages (shared minivans) and buses link cities cheaply; trains run Tunis to Sousse, Sfax and Gabes. Domestic flights reach Djerba, Tozeur and Tabarka.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Tunis?
No. Use Bolt, Yassir instead.
What's the best way to get around Tunis?
Light rail (Métro léger), the TGM train to the northern suburbs and yellow taxis cover most trips. Louages leave from stations for other cities.
How do I get from the airport to Tunis?
Taxi to the center or Berges du Lac 15–30 TND, 15–25 min; bus lines run to the center for under 2 TND.
Is Tunis walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- SNCFT (Tunisian National Railways)
- Tunisair
- Tunisia–Carthage Airport (OACA)
- Transtu (Tunis public transport)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Tunisia
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