Xiamen to Quanzhou by ferry
Quanzhou lies 70 km (44 mi) north-east of Xiamen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 70 km (44 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 2 h 8 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Xiamen | Quanzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.6 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Port | Port of Xiamen | Port of Quanzhou |
| Postal codes | 361000 | 362000 |
Where to book ferries from Xiamen to Quanzhou
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Staying in Quanzhou
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Quanzhou. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (19), and 8 are five-star. Guests have left 743 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Quanzhou
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Common questions
How far is Quanzhou from Xiamen?
70 km (44 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Xiamen; by road roughly 86 km (53 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Quanzhou by ferry?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiamen and Quanzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Quanzhou?
Our booking partner lists 63 places to stay in Quanzhou, 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.