Day trip from Hangzhou to Ningbo
Ningbo lies 141 km (88 mi) east of Hangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 141 km (88 mi) apart, Ningbo is a realistic day trip from Hangzhou: about 2 h 18 min each way by road.
| Hangzhou | Ningbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 11.9 million | 3.7 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 310000 | 315000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ningbo
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Staying in Ningbo
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Ningbo. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (65), and 28 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 2,624 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ningbo
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Common questions
How far is Ningbo from Hangzhou?
141 km (88 mi) in a straight line, east of Hangzhou; by road roughly 172 km (107 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hangzhou to Ningbo by road?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hangzhou and Ningbo?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ningbo?
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Ningbo, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.