Day trip from Tunis to Sfax
Sfax lies 237 km (147 mi) south of Tunis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 237 km (147 mi) apart, Sfax is a realistic day trip from Tunis: about 3 h 52 min each way by road.
| Tunis | Sfax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 693,210 | 280,566 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
What to see in Sfax
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sfax Archaeological Museum | 2 | 2015 |
The busiest is Sfax Archaeological Museum at 2 visitors in 2015. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Sfax
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Staying in Sfax
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Common questions
How far is Sfax from Tunis?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, south of Tunis; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tunis to Sfax by road?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tunis and Sfax?
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.