Bizerte to Sfax by ferry
Sfax lies 293 km (182 mi) south of Bizerte, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 293 km (182 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 8 h 52 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Bizerte | Sfax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 138,430 | 280,566 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Port of Bizerte | Port of Sfax |
Where to book ferries from Bizerte to Sfax
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Staying in Sfax
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Common questions
How far is Sfax from Bizerte?
293 km (182 mi) in a straight line, south of Bizerte; by road roughly 357 km (222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bizerte to Sfax by ferry?
About 8 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bizerte and Sfax?
No, both are on Africa/Tunis 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 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.