Beirut to Tripoli by ferry
Tripoli lies 68 km (42 mi) north-east of Beirut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 68 km (42 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 3 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Beirut | Tripoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| Population | 1.9 million | 229,398 |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Port | Port of Beirut | Port of Tripoli |
Where to book ferries from Beirut to Tripoli
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Staying in Tripoli
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Common questions
How far is Tripoli from Beirut?
68 km (42 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beirut; by road roughly 83 km (51 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Tripoli by ferry?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beirut and Tripoli?
No, both are on Asia/Beirut at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.