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Public transit, airports, and getting around in Tunisia

Tunisia offers a developing transportation network centered on its capital Tunis, featuring an urban light rail system, expanding highway infrastructure, and 25 airports serving its tourism and trade sectors. The country is transitioning from historically centralized large-scale infrastructure projects toward a multimodal, decentralized approach through its 2020 National Urban Mobility Policy. Key strengths include an established 48-km tramway network in Tunis, a 20,000-km road network, and strategic international connectivity via the Trans-African Highway. Challenges include coordination between urban growth and transport planning, limited rural connectivity, and the need for modernized public transit systems beyond the capital.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
5.8/10

Tunis features a 48-km tramway system with six lines operationalized between 1985-1992, plus 23-km of suburban railways and an 18.8-km light rail connecting northern neighborhoods. An 18.8-km light rail connects La Marsa, La Goulette, and Sidi Bou Said to the city center. Planning underway for a €1.4bn, 70-km light-rail system in Sfax with expected completion of the first section by 2021. Bus networks exist but integration between modes remains limited. Coverage outside Tunis is minimal.

Road Infrastructure
6.2/10

Tunisia maintains a 20,000-km road network with 12,310 km paved and 6,387 km unpaved as of 2004. The toll-highway network includes the 247-km Tunis-Sfax connection, 51-km Tunis-Bizerte link, and 67-km Tunis-Oued Zarga route. Major cities are linked by interior roads. The A2 motorway from Tunis to Gafsa (386 km total) is under construction. Road maintenance and quality vary, with ongoing renovation programs targeting key rural-coastal connections.

Internet Speed
4.5/10

Tunisia has developing broadband infrastructure with growing fiber deployment in urban areas, particularly Tunis and major cities. Rural areas rely on slower ADSL connections. Mobile internet quality is moderate with expanding 4G coverage from major carriers. Fiber network expansion is ongoing but remains concentrated in urban centers.

Avg: 28.5+ Mbps • Limited to major urban areas; expanding in Tunis and coastal cities

Airport Connectivity
6.8/10

Tunisia operates 25 airports with 12 major airports (large and medium) serving international and domestic routes. Tunis-Carthage International Airport serves as the primary hub with connections to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The airport network supports significant tourism traffic and regional connectivity. International routes are well-established, though domestic flight coverage is moderate.

Hubs: Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN), Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), Djerba-Zarzis International Airport (DJE), Sfax-Thyna International Airport (SFJ)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (specific pricing not available in sources)
Bus Trip
N/A (specific pricing not available in sources)
Taxi
N/A (specific pricing not available in sources)
High-speed Train
Not available (no high-speed rail network currently operational)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Limited deployment in major cities; 5G rollout in early stages as of 2026
4G Coverage: Extensive 4G/LTE coverage in urban areas and along major highways; growing rural coverage

Tunisia has three major mobile carriers providing 4G coverage in populated areas. Network reliability is good in urban centers with moderate speeds. Rural coverage is expanding but remains limited in remote regions. 5G deployment is in early phases concentrated in Tunis and major coastal cities.

Driving License

IDP required

Tunisia drives on the right side. International Driving Permit (IDP) is required for foreign visitors and residents. Foreign licenses are accepted for temporary visits (typically up to 1 year) when accompanied by an IDP. Long-term residents may need to obtain a Tunisian driving license through local procedures.