Skikda to Tunis by ferry
Tunis lies 290 km (180 mi) east of Skikda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 290 km (180 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 8 h 47 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Skikda | Tunis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Tunisia |
| Population | 182,903 | 693,210 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Port of Skikda | Port of Tunis |
What changes when you arrive in Tunis
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 Skikda 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.
Book a hotel in Tunis
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Tunis from Skikda?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, east of Skikda; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Skikda to Tunis by ferry?
About 8 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Skikda and Tunis?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tunis?
The Dinar (TND).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.