Sousse to Gabès by ferry
Gabès lies 222 km (138 mi) south of Sousse, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 222 km (138 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 43 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Sousse | Gabès | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 221,715 | 110,075 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Port of Sousse | Fishing port of Gabès |
Where to book ferries from Sousse to Gabès
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Staying in Gabès
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Common questions
How far is Gabès from Sousse?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, south of Sousse; by road roughly 270 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sousse to Gabès by ferry?
About 6 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sousse 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.