Ningbo to Zhoushan by ferry
Zhoushan lies 64 km (40 mi) east of Ningbo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 64 km (40 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 1 h 57 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Ningbo | Zhoushan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.7 million | 882,932 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan | Shenjiamen |
| Postal codes | 315000 | 316000 |
Where to book ferries from Ningbo to Zhoushan
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Staying in Zhoushan
Our booking partner lists 40 places to stay in Zhoushan. Of the 37 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (15), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 193 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Zhoushan
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Common questions
How far is Zhoushan from Ningbo?
64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, east of Ningbo; by road roughly 78 km (49 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ningbo to Zhoushan by ferry?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ningbo and Zhoushan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zhoushan?
Our booking partner lists 40 places to stay in Zhoushan, 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.