Getting to Hammamet is fairly simple as it is only 65 km from Tunis and there are plenty of buses and trains. You also have the ‘louages', which are like small mini-vans that collectively transport all passengers heading towards the same destination. For those on a package trip, it is even faster as a transfer will be arranged from the Carthage Airport, Tunis. The new bus station at Baraket Sahel is just 5 km from Hammamet. There is a sort of a central station for the louages at R Mongi Slim. Bir Bou Regba is the closest train station of Hammamet at just a 4 km drive.
Most visitors arrive to Tunisia by air or water, and then get to Hammamet by bus, train or taxi.
There are many ways to get to and from Hammamet, including bus, train or taxi, and our Hammamet Transportation Guide below tells you all about it. If you really want to enjoy all your holiday time, we recommend contacting us for Hammamet tours, transfers, or for getting to other destinations throughout the country. For more general information on transport in Tunisia check out our Tunisia Transportation Guide.
Hammamet Transportation Guide
Getting to Hammamet
By Plane
The important airports in Tunisia are Monastir, Djerba and Tunis (Carthage). Monastir is in the south and Tunis is in the north (in the capital city). If you happen to arrive at Monastir without a pre-booked transfer, you will find yourself swarmed by taxi drivers grabbing at your luggage, offering it to be carried up to the cab (at a cost of course)! Though this might be unnerving, refuse and hold on to your luggage. The best way is to hire a private taxi - the drive to Hammamet from Monstir should cost you about 80 TD and takes about an hour.
By Road
Yasmin Hammamet is an hour's drive (70 km) from both the international airports, Tunis Carthage and Monastir. From here, you just need to take the local Tunisian transport to get to Hammamet.
By Boat
The vast majority of European visitors come to Hammamet by air, but there's also good connection with ferry boats from Genes in Italy or Marseille in France. There are four boats a week and the trip lasts 24 hours with good quality boats making the crossing of the Mediterranean sea. It is good for those who prefer to bring their car, or bus groups who want to explore Carthage by the sea. The harbour is 70 km away from Hammamet.
Getting around Hammamet
The best way to explore this ancient city is by walking. You can take a louage ride too. However, taxis or buses will be more convenient if you want to get around within the city. The Noddy train for tourists runs from the Medina to the distant resort of Yasmine Hammamet. The train station is a hub to catch trains going to other towns in Tunisia.
By Louage
Louages make a good option to just get from one point to another - either the airport or to another city.
By Taxi
Go in for taxis, buses or hired cars for heavy duty travelling in Hammamet where you need to cover more than one place. Taxis are always available and cheaper but ensure that you decide on the cost mutually, so that there are no unpleasant arguments with the driver once you reach your destination.
By Bus
Though the buses are rickety and worn out, they are very reliable. The bus station in Hammamet is located right next to the tourist office, which has the time-tables for the buses. You can also get information on transportation, Hammamet hotels and places of interest at the tourist office.
