Béjaïa to Sfax by ferry
Sfax lies 559 km (347 mi) east of Béjaïa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 559 km (347 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 16 h 56 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Béjaïa | Sfax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Tunisia |
| Population | 176,139 | 280,566 |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Port of Bejaia | Port of Sfax |
What changes when you arrive in Sfax
Crossing from Algeria into Tunisia: money changes from the Dinar to the Dinar (TND); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +216; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book ferries from Béjaïa to Sfax
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Staying in Sfax
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Common questions
How far is Sfax from Béjaïa?
559 km (347 mi) in a straight line, east of Béjaïa; by road roughly 682 km (424 mi).
How long does it take to get from Béjaïa to Sfax by ferry?
About 16 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Béjaïa and Sfax?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sfax?
The Dinar (TND).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.