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Study in
Tunisia - Getting to Tunisia |
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By Air
Tunis Air is the national
carrier, Tun Inter and Tunisavia operate domestic
air services.
Tuninter runs regular services seven to eight
times a day between Tunis and Djerba airports
(flight time – approximately 1 hour). There
is a daily flight to Sfax from Tunis Tuesday to
Friday, with two flights on Monday. There are
flights to Tozeur on most weekdays. Tuninter is
represented internationally by Tunis Air (tel:
(020) 7734 7644). Prices are reasonable and services
are normally heavily subscribed, so it is advisable
to book ahead.
Tunisia has six international airports: Tunis,
Djerba, Monastir, Sfax, Tabarka, Tozeur.
All major
European airlines fly to Tunis and during the
summer there are numerous charter flights, mostly
to Djerba and Monastir.
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By Rail
Train services in the main areas are good. The
TMG runs frequently from Tunis to Carthage and
La Marsa, stopping in all the suburbs. The only
line inland goes to Metlaoui via Gafsa. Train
timetables are available from any station and
most tourist offices. Trains nearly always leave
on time.
Regular trains (run by SNCFT) connect Tunis with
major towns. The main route is between Tunis and
Gabès, via Sousse, Sfax and Gafsa. It is
essential to purchase a ticket before boarding the
train or double the fare may be charged. Several
daily trains run on each route, many with air-conditioned
accommodation and a buffet. The superb views of
the Sebja Gorge can be seen from the Lezard Rouge
(Red Lizard), a restored old-fashioned train that
runs daily between Metalouis and Redeyef. It is
highly advisable to book in advance, if possible,
especially for the more popular air-conditioned
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By Sea
Ferries operate between Sfax and the Kerkenah
Islands twice daily, and between Jorf and
Jerba Island regularly during the day. There
are car/passenger ferries from Marseilles,
France and Genoa, Italy to Tunis.
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By Road
Tunisia has a extensive road network. In case
of breakdown, the Garde Nationale (National Guard)
will assist free of charge (they usually contact
the nearest garage). Traffic drives on the right.
Bus: The green and yellow coloured national buses,
run by SNTRI, are air conditioned and travel daily
to most towns across the country. Other services
include the intercity buses which are cheap and
reasonably comfortable. The roads are generally
good, but drivers are often erratic and unpredictable.
Petrol is cheap and there is no shortage of petrol
stations. Road signs are French/International
with Arabic translations.
You can travel in local bus or luxury bus serrvices
provided by th elocal goverment. Travelling in
Cab is also very common. Renting a car is also
available by some agencies. Their is an international
airport in Tunis which connect major north african
countries |
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| Sources: MyTravelGuide.com |
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