Sousse to Sfax by ferry
Sfax lies 121 km (75 mi) south of Sousse, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 121 km (75 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 40 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Sousse | Sfax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 221,715 | 280,566 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Port of Sousse | Port of Sfax |
Where to book ferries from Sousse to Sfax
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Staying in Sfax
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Common questions
How far is Sfax from Sousse?
121 km (75 mi) in a straight line, south of Sousse; by road roughly 148 km (92 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sousse to Sfax by ferry?
About 3 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sousse 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 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.