Day trip from Kairouan to Sousse
Sousse lies 51 km (32 mi) east of Kairouan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 51 km (32 mi) apart, Sousse is a realistic day trip from Kairouan: about 50 min each way by road.
| Kairouan | Sousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 139,070 | 221,715 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
What to see in Sousse
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sousse Archaeological Museum | 11,376 | 2015 |
The busiest is Sousse Archaeological Museum at 11,376 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Medina of Sousse.
Where to book tours and tickets in Sousse
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Staying in Sousse
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Common questions
How far is Sousse from Kairouan?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line, east of Kairouan; by road roughly 63 km (39 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kairouan to Sousse by road?
About 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kairouan and Sousse?
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.