Travel from Hammamet to El Djem

[ant1969]

is it possible to travel indepently from hammamet to el djem. we will be in hammamet in june/july 08 and would like to travel to el djem. does a train run - if so how much and how frequently or would it be better to hire a taxi for the day - if so how much should we be looking to pay. Failing us being able to travel independently as there excursions we can join from our resort.

[Bouha]

hi, i think these information will help you very much:
well , you have first to ask for BIR BOURAGBA TRAIN STATION:
timetable: here are 3 times for departure: 6:52 morning,11:00 morning and13:56.
hammamet- eljem: is about 2 hours.
but if you want to return from eljem to hammamet: 12:00 mid-day,14:10 and 19:15. (tunisian time+1 GMT). going to eljem is about 7d000 (less than 3 pounds) .but taxi is more expensive 100d(almost 40p) of course per day,i think that going by train is better for you and then you can come back to hammamet by taking your train at 19:15 night.
I think i gave you everything you need.
good luck

[ant1969]

bouha
many thanks for your assistance
ant1969

[Bouha]

not at all i'm here to help you and others who are seeking for information about Tunisia,hoping that you will have a good stay and i'm sure that will have so:because of the lovely Hammamet and the historic Eljem.