Day trip from Kairouan to Tunis
Tunis lies 127 km (79 mi) north of Kairouan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 127 km (79 mi) apart, Tunis is a realistic day trip from Kairouan: about 2 h 4 min each way by road.
| Kairouan | Tunis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 139,070 | 693,210 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
What to see in Tunis
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Medina of Tunis.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tunis
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Staying in Tunis
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (99), and 18 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 71,736 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tunis
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Common questions
How far is Tunis from Kairouan?
127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, north of Kairouan; by road roughly 155 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kairouan to Tunis by road?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kairouan and Tunis?
No, both are on Africa/Tunis at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tunis?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis, 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.