Hiroshima to Hōfu by ferry
Hōfu lies 90 km (56 mi) south-west of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 90 km (56 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 44 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Hiroshima | Hōfu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 116,925 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Hiroshima | Port of Mitajiri-Nakanoseki |
Where to book ferries from Hiroshima to Hōfu
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Staying in Hōfu
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Common questions
How far is Hōfu from Hiroshima?
90 km (56 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hiroshima; by road roughly 110 km (68 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Hōfu by ferry?
About 2 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Hōfu?
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 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.