Limassol to Tripoli by ferry
Tripoli lies 258 km (161 mi) east of Limassol, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 258 km (161 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 50 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Limassol | Tripoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus | Lebanon |
| Population | 154,000 | 229,398 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Port | Port of Limassol | Port of Tripoli |
What changes when you arrive in Tripoli
Crossing from Cyprus into Lebanon: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (LBP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Where to book ferries from Limassol to Tripoli
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Staying in Tripoli
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Common questions
How far is Tripoli from Limassol?
258 km (161 mi) in a straight line, east of Limassol; by road roughly 315 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from Limassol to Tripoli by ferry?
About 7 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limassol and Tripoli?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tripoli?
The Pound (LBP).
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.