How to travel from Akita to Asahikawa, Japan

The distance between Akita and Asahikawa is around 575km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Akita to Asahikawa by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AsahikawaAkita if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Akita (AXT) to Asahikawa (AKJ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Morioka, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,695($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Aomori then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 3条9丁目.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Asahikawa.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Asahikawa

There are several options for getting from Akita to Asahikawa by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,005 ($95) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,945 ($155).

The distance between Akita and Asahikawa is around 575km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Akita and Asahikawa by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Akita to Asahikawa is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥20,945 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Asahikawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,005 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Morioka, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Akita and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Asahikawa. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Akita and Asahikawa. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and arrive at Asahikawa (AKJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Akita to Asahikawa. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Akita to Asahikawa typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Asahikawa (AKJ).

The closest major airport to Asahikawa is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa. Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akita to Asahikawa. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Asahikawa is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥20,945 ($155).

How do I get from Akita to Asahikawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Asahikawa

Transport options from Akita to Asahikawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 10m
¥19,165($140)
every 4 hours1,422km (883 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
¥20,945($155)
hourly575km (358 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
¥24,095($175)
every 4 hours1,561km (970 miles)
Train to Hirosaki, plane5h 50m
¥28,065($205)
every 20 mins602km (374 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
¥26,695($195)
every 3 hours888km (552 miles)
Train via Shin-Aomori8h 25m
¥23,275($170)
every 20 mins763km (474 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
¥21,355($155)
every 20 mins852km (529 miles)
Train to Morioka, bus10h 5m
¥23,135($170)
once daily930km (578 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 15m
¥13,005($95)
twice daily735km (457 miles)

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Airports near Asahikawa

The following major airports near Asahikawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

AKJ
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa
OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Asahikawa
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Asahikawa