Chiba to Fuji by ferry
Fuji lies 139 km (86 mi) west of Chiba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 139 km (86 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 4 h 12 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Chiba | Fuji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 979,768 | 245,392 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Chiba | Port of Tagonoura |
| Postal codes | 427-0001 | 066-0039–969-7208 |
Where to book ferries from Chiba to Fuji
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Staying in Fuji
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Common questions
How far is Fuji from Chiba?
139 km (86 mi) in a straight line, west of Chiba; by road roughly 169 km (105 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiba to Fuji by ferry?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiba and Fuji?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo 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.