Danshui to Ningbo by ferry
Ningbo lies 523 km (325 mi) north of Danshui, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 523 km (325 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 15 h 52 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Danshui | Ningbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | China |
| Population | 189,271 | 3.7 million |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Liukuaicuo Fishing Port | Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan |
What changes when you arrive in Ningbo
Crossing from Taiwan into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Where to book ferries from Danshui to Ningbo
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Staying in Ningbo
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Ningbo. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (65), and 28 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 2,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ningbo from Danshui?
523 km (325 mi) in a straight line, north of Danshui; by road roughly 639 km (397 mi).
How long does it take to get from Danshui to Ningbo by ferry?
About 15 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Danshui and Ningbo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ningbo?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Ningbo?
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Ningbo, 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 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.