There are 5 ways to get from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sousse to Gare Kairouanbus 311 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Kairouan to Silianabus 302
4h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Sousse to Tunis Villetrain
- Take the train from Tunis Ville to Sidi Bou Rouistrain
6h 7m$5–7Drive 173.8 km
- Drive from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouiscar 173.8 km
2h 55m$12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouistaxi 173.8 km
2h 55m$65–80Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sousse to Avenue Mohamed Vbus
- Take the train from Tunis Ville to Sidi Bou Rouistrain
8h 57m$16–24
Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis is to train which costs $5 - $8 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis. However, there are services departing from Sousse and arriving at Siliana via Gare Kairouan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis. However, there are services departing from Sousse and arriving at Sidi Bou Rouis via Tunis Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Sousse and Sidi Bou Rouis is 192 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis, including transfers.
Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, depart from Sousse station.
Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, depart from Sousse station.
The best way to get from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Sousse, Tunisia and Sidi Bou Rouis, Tunisia?
You can take a bus from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis via Gare Kairouan and Siliana in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis via Tunis Ville in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- +216 71 34 55 11
- brc@sncft.com.tn
- Website
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Sousse to Tunis Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Tunis Ville to Sidi Bou Rouis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
Train from Tunis Ville to Sidi Bou Rouis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- sncft.com.tn
Bus from Sousse to Gare Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
Bus from Gare Kairouan to Siliana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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Booking & Getting There
Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis bus services, operated by Societe Regionale de Transport de Kairouan, arrive at Gare Kairouan station.
Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis train services, operated by Tunisian Railways, arrive at Tunis Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Sousse to Sidi Bou Rouis.







