Presidential Train "Habib Bourguiba"

SNCFT (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Tunisiens)
Tunisia
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The Journey

Navigate from Tunis Marine to Tunis Marine (circular route returns to start station) across a span of 0km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Northern Tunisia: Beja and Le Kef highlands
  • Central-west: rolling hills and interior plains
  • Coastal Sahel: Sousse and Sfax
  • Inner Tunisia ecological corridors
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0 hours

  • Distance

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  • Est. Price

    Luxury (price on request)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: All meals included

Ensuite: Yes

Meals: Breakfast included

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

diesel locomotive (SNCFT standard gauge)

Locomotive Weight

Approx. 60–80 tonnes (typical for standard gauge diesel)

Track Gauge

1,435 mm (standard gauge)

Braking Technology

Air brakes (standard for modern rolling stock)

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Original 1960s German carriages requiring specialist maintenance

  • Multi-day circuit routing through varied Atlas terrain

  • Cross-country operation through interior highlands

  • Historic coach preservation versus modern comfort

Carriages

Original 1960s German-built private cars; lounge, dining, bar, sleeper configurations

Capacity

Limited to small group (Presidential Class exclusive)

Conversion

Transformed to tourist cruise train 2019+ (green and solidarity tourism)

History

Gift from Germany to President Habib Bourguiba, 1960s

Route Style

Circular multi-day circuits; 2–9 day itineraries

Route Regions

Northern Tunisia (Beja, Le Kef), Central-West, Sahel Coast (Sousse, Sfax)

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0 hours

  • Distance

    0 km

  • Est. Price

    Luxury (price on request)

Official Booking Provider