Freetown to Monrovia by ferry
Monrovia lies 363 km (225 mi) south-east of Freetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 363 km (225 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 10 h 59 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Freetown | Monrovia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Liberia |
| Population | 802,639 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) | UTC+0 (Africa/Monrovia) |
| Port | Port of Freetown | Freeport of Monrovia |
What changes when you arrive in Monrovia
Crossing from Sierra Leone into Liberia: money changes from the Leone to the Dollar (LRD); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +231; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2945964 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Freetown to Monrovia
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Staying in Monrovia
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Monrovia. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 710 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Monrovia
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 Monrovia from Freetown?
363 km (225 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Freetown; by road roughly 442 km (275 mi).
How long does it take to get from Freetown to Monrovia by ferry?
About 10 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Freetown and Monrovia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Monrovia?
The Dollar (LRD).
Where can I stay in Monrovia?
Our booking partner lists 32 places to stay in Monrovia, 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 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.