Jiangyin to Ningbo by ferry
Ningbo lies 257 km (160 mi) south-east of Jiangyin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 257 km (160 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 48 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Jiangyin | Ningbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.8 million | 3.7 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Port of Jiangyin | Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan |
| Postal codes | 214400 | 315000 |
Where to book ferries from Jiangyin 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 Jiangyin?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jiangyin; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jiangyin to Ningbo by ferry?
About 7 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jiangyin and Ningbo?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.