Gabès to Tunis by ferry
Tunis lies 327 km (203 mi) north of Gabès, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 327 km (203 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 9 h 54 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Gabès | Tunis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 110,075 | 693,210 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Fishing port of Gabès | Port of Tunis |
Where to book ferries from Gabès to Tunis
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Staying in Tunis
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (99), and 18 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 71,736 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tunis from Gabès?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, north of Gabès; by road roughly 399 km (248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gabès to Tunis by ferry?
About 9 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gabès and Tunis?
No, both are on Africa/Tunis at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tunis?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis, bookable on this site.
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.