Akashi to Amagasaki by ferry
Amagasaki lies 38 km (24 mi) east of Akashi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 38 km (24 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 1 h 9 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Akashi | Amagasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 303,601 | 459,593 |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Akashi | Port of Amagasaki-Nishinomiya-Ashiya |
Where to book ferries from Akashi to Amagasaki
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Staying in Amagasaki
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Amagasaki. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 5,770 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Amagasaki
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Common questions
How far is Amagasaki from Akashi?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line, east of Akashi; by road roughly 46 km (29 mi).
How long does it take to get from Akashi to Amagasaki by ferry?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Akashi and Amagasaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Amagasaki?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Amagasaki, 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.