Day trip from Bizerte to Kairouan
Kairouan lies 179 km (111 mi) south of Bizerte, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 179 km (111 mi) apart, Kairouan is a realistic day trip from Bizerte: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
| Bizerte | Kairouan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 138,430 | 139,070 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
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Staying in Kairouan
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Common questions
How far is Kairouan from Bizerte?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south of Bizerte; by road roughly 218 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bizerte to Kairouan by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bizerte and Kairouan?
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.