Macau to Guangzhou by ferry
Guangzhou lies 106 km (66 mi) north of Macau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 106 km (66 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 13 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Macau | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Macao | China |
| Population | 649,335 | 18.7 million |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Macau) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Ká-Hó Port | Port of Guangzhou |
What changes when you arrive in Guangzhou
Crossing from Macao into China: money changes from the Pataca to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Where to book ferries from Macau to Guangzhou
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Staying in Guangzhou
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 971 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (442), and 92 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 94,254 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guangzhou from Macau?
106 km (66 mi) in a straight line, north of Macau; by road roughly 130 km (81 mi).
How long does it take to get from Macau to Guangzhou by ferry?
About 3 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Macau and Guangzhou?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Guangzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Guangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou, 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.