Macau to Quanzhou by ferry
Quanzhou lies 596 km (370 mi) north-east of Macau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 596 km (370 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 18 h 3 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Macau | Quanzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Macao | China |
| Population | 649,335 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Macau) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Ká-Hó Port | Port of Quanzhou |
What changes when you arrive in Quanzhou
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 Quanzhou
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Staying in Quanzhou
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Quanzhou. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (19), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 743 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Quanzhou
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Common questions
How far is Quanzhou from Macau?
596 km (370 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Macau; by road roughly 727 km (452 mi).
How long does it take to get from Macau to Quanzhou by ferry?
About 18 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Macau and Quanzhou?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Quanzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Quanzhou?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Quanzhou, 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.