Tunis to Gabès by ferry
Gabès lies 327 km (203 mi) south of Tunis, 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.
| Tunis | Gabès | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 693,210 | 110,075 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Port of Tunis | Fishing port of Gabès |
Where to book ferries from Tunis to Gabès
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Staying in Gabès
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Common questions
How far is Gabès from Tunis?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, south of Tunis; by road roughly 399 km (248 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tunis to Gabès 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 Tunis 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.