Chiba to Yokohama by ferry
Yokohama lies 46 km (29 mi) south-west of Chiba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 46 km (29 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 1 h 24 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Chiba | Yokohama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 979,768 | 3.8 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Chiba | Port of Yokohama |
| Postal codes | 427-0001 | 039-4136–929-0341 |
Where to book ferries from Chiba to Yokohama
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Staying in Yokohama
Our booking partner lists 235 places to stay in Yokohama. Of the 194 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (118), and 14 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 191,327 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yokohama from Chiba?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chiba; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chiba to Yokohama by ferry?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiba and Yokohama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Yokohama?
Our booking partner lists 235 places to stay in Yokohama, 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.