Sfax to Gabès by ferry
Gabès lies 113 km (70 mi) south-west of Sfax, 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.
| Sfax | Gabès | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 280,566 | 110,075 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Port of Sfax | Fishing port of Gabès |
Where to book ferries from Sfax to Gabès
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Staying in Gabès
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Common questions
How far is Gabès from Sfax?
113 km (70 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sfax; by road roughly 138 km (86 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sfax to Gabès 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 Sfax and Gabès?
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.