Xiamen to Danshui by ferry
Danshui lies 348 km (216 mi) east of Xiamen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 348 km (216 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 10 h 32 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Xiamen | Danshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 4.6 million | 189,271 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Port | Port of Xiamen | Liukuaicuo Fishing Port |
What changes when you arrive in Danshui
Crossing from China into Taiwan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (TWD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +886; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book ferries from Xiamen to Danshui
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Staying in Danshui
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Common questions
How far is Danshui from Xiamen?
348 km (216 mi) in a straight line, east of Xiamen; by road roughly 424 km (264 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Danshui by ferry?
About 10 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiamen and Danshui?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Danshui?
The Dollar (TWD).
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.