Tunisia Travel Forum

Hi ,

we land in Tunis on sunday evening at 16.50. We want to take the overnight train to Tozeur which departs at 20.50 for arrival in the morning. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to get to the train station (taxi?)for tains to the south from the airport and how long it will take to do. Do we have enuoght time to do this - 4 hours? I am UK citizen so visas no problem but my wife is austarlian so will need a visa on arrival. I'm assuming that this wont takle so long and that we will be able to make the train - but any TIME SAVING tips would be appreciated - for example would it be best to book the train tickets online in advance - do we then have to pick them up at the station, will ther be ques etc etc?

Thanks in advance.

We went to Tozeur by overnight train and can say it is a very good option to travel on south Tunisia. The train has only 16 seats in Confort class so it is better to book places in advance (better one day before) in other way go by 1st class which is almost as confortable (seats are a little smaller) but also has climatization. The train leaves Tunis at 20.50 and hit Tozour about 5.30 in the morning. The ticket costs (June 2008) 26 TD for adults and 18 TD child (up to 6 y/o). In the train there is catering so you can get drinks, chips and sandwiches with tuna and the prices are quite cheap. To get from the airport to train station in Tunis takes something about 40 min (and best way is taxi) so no problem to get there.

If anyone has any questions about traveling over Tunisia (by trains and buses) I have many info. (prices, timetables etc.)