Hammamet is a beautiful beach town located in Tunis. Due to its clear water, picturesque boardwalk and plentiful beaches, it’s a popular destination for water sport enthusiasts and sun lovers alike.
To make the journey from Tunis airport to Hammamet, you have three options; taxi, bus or train. Taking a Tunis airport taxi is the most convenient option, as it takes just 60 minutes to reach Hammamet and costs around €16 (50 TUN). There’s also a STRGN bus that leaves once a day at 13:30, which takes 1 hour and 20 minutes and costs €10 (30 TUN) one-way. Your final option is the slowest, and that’s to take the train. There’s no direct train route, so you will need to take a bus first, and make a train change halfway through your journey. The total cost is €3.30 (10 TUN) one-way and the journey takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
4 options to go from Tunis Airport to city center
OPTION | PRICE | TIME | AVAILABILITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Welcome Pickups Private Transfer | €51 | 60min | 24/7 | Convenience | Book | |
Taxi | €16 | 60min | 24/7 | Convenience | Book | |
| Although taking a taxi from Tunis to Hammamet is the most expensive option, if you split the cost between two people, it works out cheaper than taking the bus and is much more convenient. | ||||||
Bus | €20 | 80min | 13:30–13:30 | Convenience | Read more | |
| Taking the 104 STRGN bus is quite expensive, so if you're travelling with one or more people, taking a taxi will actually work out cheaper and is much more comfortable. | ||||||
Train | €6.60 | 160min | 06:00–17:20 | Convenience | Read more | |
| Even though taking the train is the cheapest transfer option, it's extremely inconvenient. The final train only leaves 4 times a day, so if you miss one train, you will have a long wait until the next. If you're travelling in a group, I suggest splitting the cost and taking a taxi instead. | ||||||
Taking a Tunis airport taxi or private car is the quickest and by far the most convenient transfer option from Tunis airport to Hammamet. The travel time is just 60 minutes, which is half that of the public transfer options.
Taxi fare from Tunis airport to Hammamet
The local taxi drivers at Tunis airport don’t offer set-rate fares. The journey from Tunis airport to Hammamet will depend on the exact location you’re heading in Hammamet, the time of day you travel and how many pieces of luggage you’re travelling with. Having said that, the average cost of a taxi from Tunis to Hammamet is €16 (50 TUN) during the day and €24 (75 TUN) during the nighttime hours between 21:00 and 05:00.
Where do I get it from?
The taxi rank can be easily found just outside of the arrivals hall at Tunis airport. Simply look for the long line of taxis and head to the front of the queue.
Convenience
Taking a taxi from Tunis airport to Hammamet is the only direct transfer option. Not only will you save up to an hour of travel time, but you won’t need to try and navigate the public transportation networks which can be confusing and difficult if you have larger suitcases.
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Book a trusted, English-speaking driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular taxi
Learn moreThere’s one bus line that runs from Tunis airport to Hammamet once a day at 13:30; the 104 STRGN bus. The total journey time is 1 hour and 20 minutes and the cost of a one-way ticket is €10 (30 TUN).
How much is the bus from Tunis Airport to Hammamet?
The 104 bus from Tunis airport to Hammamet costs €10 (30 TUN) one-way. You can purchase your tickets in the airport at the kiosk or from the bus driver using change in the local currency.
The 104 STRGN bus to Hammamet is available once a day at 13:30.
Where do I get it from?
The buses can be found right outside of the arrivals hall exit doors at Tunis airport. Simply walk towards the bus stops, look for the STRGN bus sign and then wait for the 104 bus.
Convenience
As the 104 STRGN bus only leaves once a day from Tunis airport, it’s one of the least convenient transfer options. Once you arrive in Hammamet, you will also need to find alternate transportation to reach your hotel from the central bus station.
Timetables
STRGN bus Line 104
Useful Tips
Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct train from Tunis airport to Hammamet. You will first need to take bus number 35 or 635 to Tunis Marine Bus Station, then change to the Line 4 train to Place de Barcelone. Next, you will make a change to Tunis Ville station, where you will take the Tunisia Railways train to Hammamet. The total journey time is around 2 hours and 40 minutes, not including waiting time.
How much is the train from Tunis airport to Hammamet?
The cost of the 35 or 635 bus from Tunis airport to Tunis Marine Bus Station costs €0.30 (1 TUN). The Line 4 train costs €1 (3 TUN) one-way, and the Tunisian Railways train costs €2 (6 TUN). That means the total cost of the journey from Tunis airport to Hammamet will be €3.30 (10 TUN).
The 35 and 365 buses are available from 6:00 to 18:00, the Line 4 train every 10 minutes and the Tunisia Railways train runs 4 times a day from 05:45 to 17:20.
Where do I get it from?
You can find the 35 and 635 buses just outside of the arrivals hall at Tunis airport. Walk towards the bus stops and look for the sign with the correct number. The Tunisian Railways train to Hammamet runs from Tunis Ville station.
Convenience
Although extremely affordable, taking the train from Tunis airport to Hammamet is a very slow and inconvenient transfer option. You will need to make multiple changes, take a bus to start your journey and drag your luggage through multiple train and bus stations.
Timetables
Transtu bus
Line 35 and 635
Transtu Train
Line 4
Tunisian Railways Train
Useful Tips
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Tunis airport to Hammamet?
The local taxi drivers at Tunis airport don’t offer a flat-rate fare for their services. They will personally decide on your fare based on the time of day you’re travelling, the exact destination and the number of luggage items you have. The average fare from Tunis Airport to Hammamet is around €16 (50 TUN). If you’d prefer a set-rate fare you can count on, we suggest booking your Tunis Airport transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups.
How far is Hammamet from Tunis?
Tunis Airport is located 72 km from Hammamet. The total travel time will be around 60 minutes in a Tunis airport taxi or private car, 1 hour 20 minutes on the 104 STRGN bus and 2 hours 40 minutes if you choose to take the train.
Fern Coll
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