Monrovia to Freetown by ferry
Freetown lies 363 km (225 mi) north-west of Monrovia, 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.
| Monrovia | Freetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Liberia | Sierra Leone |
| Population | 1.5 million | 802,639 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Monrovia) | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) |
| Port | Freeport of Monrovia | Port of Freetown |
What changes when you arrive in Freetown
Crossing from Liberia into Sierra Leone: money changes from the Dollar to the Leone (SLE); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +232; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061869.
Where to book ferries from Monrovia to Freetown
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Staying in Freetown
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Freetown. Of the 46 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (26). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 2,998 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Freetown from Monrovia?
363 km (225 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Monrovia; by road roughly 442 km (275 mi).
How long does it take to get from Monrovia to Freetown 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 Monrovia and Freetown?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Freetown?
The Leone (SLE).
Where can I stay in Freetown?
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Freetown, 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.