Gabès to Sfax by ferry
Sfax lies 113 km (70 mi) north-east of Gabès, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 113 km (70 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 26 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Gabès | Sfax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 110,075 | 280,566 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Fishing port of Gabès | Port of Sfax |
Where to book ferries from Gabès to Sfax
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Staying in Sfax
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Common questions
How far is Sfax from Gabès?
113 km (70 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gabès; by road roughly 138 km (86 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gabès to Sfax by ferry?
About 3 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gabès 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.