Sousse to Tunis by train
Tunis lies 118 km (73 mi) north of Sousse, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Tunisia rail, over roughly 144 km (90 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sousse | Tunis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Tunisia |
| Population | 221,715 | 693,210 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Stations on record | Train station of Sousse, Sousse Bab Djedid, Sousse Zone Industrielle Sidi Abdelhamid | Tunis Gare Centrale, Tunis Marine, Le Bac |
Where to book trains from Sousse to Tunis
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Staying in Tunis
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis. Of the 237 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (99), and 18 are five-star. Across 87 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 71,736 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tunis from Sousse?
118 km (73 mi) in a straight line, north of Sousse; by road roughly 144 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sousse to Tunis by train?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sousse and Tunis?
No, both are on Africa/Tunis at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tunis?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Tunis, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.