Marugame to Hiroshima by ferry
Hiroshima lies 123 km (76 mi) west of Marugame, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 123 km (76 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 44 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Marugame | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 109,513 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Marugame | Port of Hiroshima |
| Postal codes | 870-0122 | 061-1122–944-0002 |
Where to book ferries from Marugame to Hiroshima
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Staying in Hiroshima
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima. Of the 394 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 4 are five-star. Across 171 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 237,196 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hiroshima
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Common questions
How far is Hiroshima from Marugame?
123 km (76 mi) in a straight line, west of Marugame; by road roughly 150 km (93 mi).
How long does it take to get from Marugame to Hiroshima by ferry?
About 3 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Marugame and Hiroshima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hiroshima?
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima, 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.