Hiroshima to Fukuyama by ferry
Fukuyama lies 85 km (53 mi) east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 85 km (53 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 34 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Hiroshima | Fukuyama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 468,812 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Hiroshima | Tomonoura |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 015-0053–999-8241 |
Where to book ferries from Hiroshima to Fukuyama
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Staying in Fukuyama
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Fukuyama. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19), and 1 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 11,563 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fukuyama from Hiroshima?
85 km (53 mi) in a straight line, east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 103 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Fukuyama by ferry?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Fukuyama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Fukuyama?
Our booking partner lists 49 places to stay in Fukuyama, 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.