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KobeTsu

Kobe to Tsu by ferry

Tsu lies 122 km (76 mi) east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 122 km (76 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 42 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

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The two ends, side by side
KobeTsu
CountryJapanJapan
Population1.5 million274,537
Elevation35 m (115 ft)1 m (3 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
PortPort of KobePort of Tsumatsusaka
Postal codes701-1201–761-4146248-0032–831-0035

Where to book ferries from Kobe to Tsu

Direct FerriesAggregates most European, Mediterranean and Greek island operators in one timetable.Compare crossings on Direct Ferries (opens www.directferries.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Tsu

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Common questions

How far is Tsu from Kobe?

122 km (76 mi) in a straight line, east of Kobe; by road roughly 149 km (92 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Tsu by ferry?

About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kobe and Tsu?

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.