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Tunisia launches bus service to replace breakdown-plagued Sousse-Tunis train line

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A temporary bus service will replace the Sousse-Tunis train line starting June 22, 2026, due to frequent breakdowns.
  • The bus service will operate daily in both directions, with departures from Sousse at 5:00 AM and from Tunis at 5:00 PM.
  • An additional intercity bus line also connects Sousse and Tunis via the highway, with separate departure and return times.

Tunisia's national railway company, SNCFT, is implementing a temporary bus service to connect Sousse and Tunis, beginning June 22, 2026. This measure aims to alleviate disruptions caused by repeated train breakdowns that have led to numerous cancellations.

The decision, confirmed by parliamentary representative Youssef Toumi following a meeting with the SNCFT's CEO, will provide a daily bus connection. The service departs from Sousse Bab Bhar station at 5:00 AM, making stops in Enfidha and Bir Bouregba before reaching Tunis Barcelone station. A return service leaves Tunis Barcelone at 5:00 PM daily, heading back to Sousse Bab Bhar.

In parallel, the National Intercity Transport Company has introduced another bus route linking Sousse and Tunis via the highway. This service, a response to a parliamentary proposal, departs from Sousse Souk El Ahad at 5:30 AM and arrives at Tunis Bab Alioua station. The return journey from Bab Alioua starts at 6:00 PM. An extra bus also runs from Bab Alioua to Gabès at 4:00 PM, with a stop in Sousse.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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