Safi to Tangier by train
Tangier lies 499 km (310 mi) north-east of Safi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Morocco rail, over roughly 609 km (378 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Safi | Tangier | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Morocco |
| Population | 336,883 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Stations on record | Safi train station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Safi to Tangier
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Staying in Tangier
Our booking partner lists 2,086+ places to stay in Tangier (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 613 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (320), and 18 are five-star. Across 202 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 177,558 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tangier from Safi?
499 km (310 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Safi; by road roughly 609 km (378 mi).
How long does it take to get from Safi to Tangier by train?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Safi and Tangier?
No, both are on Africa/Casablanca at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tangier?
Our booking partner lists 2,086+ places to stay in Tangier, 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.