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I've been caught several times on this one, but no more.
A taxi from the airport to the centre of Tunis should cost under 4TD.
When I arrived in Tunis asked "How much to the Gare de Tunis" I was told 20 TD, we eventually agreed on 15TD. On the way home we stoppped a taxi near to the station and asked how much to the airport and was told that it was metered, that was ok. The meter started at 400 mill (0.4TD) within minutes it was at 2500 (2.5TD) which surprised me, but the driver had appeared to have pushed a button, from then on I watched the meter like a hawk.
When we arrived at the airport the fare on the meter was 5.25TD, then he said that he would add 2TD for the two bags. Now he was trying his luck, that is where the unexplained sudden increase had come from, from 500mill to 2500. So, be warned, if you are getting a taxi from the airport to Tunis centre only expect to pay around 5TD for two people and 2 bags. Ask the driver to put the meter on and invite him to add the baggage charge then you'll be in no doubt.
Written May 10, 2009
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Your best way to reach Bardo museum which is located away from the centre is to get metro (in fact tram) No4. If you stay centrally (Av.Bourguiba) then you can pick it up from a side street by the cathedral. You get off at station named "Bardo" and then it's a short walk. You can;t miss it as there is a route map inside the tram in arabic as well as in latin characters. In case you have doubts ask any passenger. Tunisians are very friendly and keen to help.
It's cheap, effiient, might get crowded in rush hours. Note that you get on of off is in different streets as the tram follows a different route on its way back
Updated Apr 25, 2009
there are several car hire places inside tunis airport. international firms like avis will charge an awful lot more than local firms, but you will probably get a better car. some of the cars from local firms can be a bit battered. it all depends what you want to pay.
you will find hiring a car in tunis slightly cheaper than hiring in a resort like sousse etc
however, they may be busy, so it might be best to pre-book
you could try budget rental at Kaffel.brac@planet.tn or star rental at reservation_rent@hotmail.com or amel car on amelcar.lassaad@planet.tn
I must stress I am not recommending these companies, I just happen to have their cards. The only company i have used there is camel cars, and they were awful, kept messing me about, changing prices, had a dodgy car with lots of faults!
Written Apr 18, 2008
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If you're planning on visiting the Bardo Museum (which is a must visit while in Tunis), the easiest way to get there is by tram or Metro Leger as they call it. The museum is near Le Bardo station on line 4. Tickets cost 450 mills but it looked like most people didn't bother and simply went through the barriers. Be warned that the Metro finishes in the early evening so don't wait around late at night for one to arrive!
Written Feb 16, 2008
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The best way to get to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said is by taking the small suburban train known as the TGM. It travels from the Tunis Marine TGM station at the eastern end of Habib Bourguiba and passes through La Goulette, Carthage and Sid Bou Said before ending at La Marsa. Second class costs about 650 mills and can be quite crowded whilst first class costs TD1.1. The journey to Carthage takes about 30 minutes.
Written Feb 16, 2008
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The Tunis metro - actually an above-ground tramway system - is a good way to get around town. Tickets (less than a dinar for short journeys) are bought from kiosks at the stations, which are sometimes proper stations and sometimes only a railed-off section of pavement.
One thing to beware of is that many of the stops are not signed or only have a single sign at one end of the platform: so it is advisable to stay aware of where you are by counting stops..
Updated Aug 22, 2007
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Tunis has a system of trams and trains which cover much of the suburbs of the city and are useful for getting to destinations on the outskirts such as the Bardo museum or Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. There are 5 lines which converge on the city centre at either Place Barcelone to the south of Bourguiba or Place Republique to the north.
Updated Dec 9, 2006
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Tunis-Carthage airport is located about 8km north of the city. There are buses between the airport and Tunis-Marine train station in the Ville Nouvelle. However, we couldn't work out where the bus left from at the airport so we took a taxi instead. The journey took about 15 minutes and it cost us 10 Dinar, which was a little bit expensive.
This is the biggest airport in Tunisia and there are the facilities you'd expect to see like cafes, restaurants, ATMs and foreign exchange boots. There are also a few shops though I would advise against shopping here as everything is far cheaper in the city.
Updated Dec 9, 2006
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The most efficient way to travel from Tunis-Carthage Airport to Tunis is by taxi. However, before entering a taxi, make sure it has a counter -- and that the driver will use it. The ride between the airport and Tunis city centre should cost no more than 5-10 dinars.
Our first time in Tunis, we got sucked in by a driver who asked for 20 dinars because our flight had arrived at 3 a.m., some 3 hours later than planned. By then, we were in no mood for haggling and we were only worried about getting to our hotel.
Written Apr 15, 2006
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SNCFT Operate a good modern railway network connecting most main cities. The main routes are as follows:
Tunis - Bir Bou Regba - Sousse - Sfax - Gabes (main coastal line)
Bir Bou Regba - Hammamet - Nabeul (branch line, change trains at BBR)
Sousse - Monastir - Mahdia (change trains at sousse, differnt station for mainline)
Tunis - Bizerte
Tunis - Kalaa Kasbah
Sfax - Gafa - Metlaoui - Touzer (through trains from Tunis)
Tunis - La Marsa (Commuter line to Cap Bon peninsula, differnt stn. to mainline)
Getting a TIMETABLE, is anything but easy. For some reason I have never fathomed timetables for the trains must be some sort of state secret or something, as they are all but impossible to get a copy of, even at the stations. I actually saw one once at a tourist office and asked if I coul dhave a copy, but they wouldnt photocopy it for me, though they let you copy down selected times by hand! If you do get hold of a timtable, guard it with your life! You WONT get another one!
Trains themselves are modern, quite fast and comfortable. Urban commuter trains around Tunis and Monastir can get crowded, but InterCity trains tend to be fine. InterCity trains are air conditioned, some commuter trains are, some aren't. Service is reliable and semi-punctual, dont expect split second accuracy, but you will get where your going more or less on time.
Fares are reasonable and a unlimited rail pass is available called Carte Bleue, if you ask nicely maybe they even give you a timetable to go with it? There is also a special "Red Lizard" tourist train which (I think) operates around Touzer, but I don't know much about it.
Unsuprisingly SNCFT have no website with online info (like times, or routes, say) but there are some good unofficial ones at www.fahrplancenter.com (multilingual).
Written Mar 3, 2006
Website: www.fahrplancenter.com
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