Hiroshima to Niihama by ferry
Niihama lies 93 km (58 mi) south-east of Hiroshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 93 km (58 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 48 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Hiroshima | Niihama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.2 million | 123,059 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Hiroshima | Port of Toyo |
| Postal codes | 061-1122–944-0002 | 272-0136–595-0814 |
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Common questions
How far is Niihama from Hiroshima?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hiroshima; by road roughly 113 km (70 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hiroshima to Niihama by ferry?
About 2 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hiroshima and Niihama?
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 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.