Ningbo to Qingdao by ferry
Qingdao lies 696 km (433 mi) north of Ningbo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 696 km (433 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 21 h 6 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Ningbo | Qingdao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.7 million | 7.2 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan | Port of Qingdao |
| Postal codes | 315000 | 266000 |
Where to book ferries from Ningbo to Qingdao
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Staying in Qingdao
Our booking partner lists 266 places to stay in Qingdao. Of the 247 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (104), and 35 are five-star. Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 4,693 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Qingdao from Ningbo?
696 km (433 mi) in a straight line, north of Ningbo; by road roughly 850 km (528 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ningbo to Qingdao by ferry?
About 21 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ningbo and Qingdao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Qingdao?
Our booking partner lists 266 places to stay in Qingdao, 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.