How to travel from Asahikawa to Akō, Japan
The distance between Asahikawa and Akō is around 1,350km (839 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Akō by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akō → Asahikawa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Himeji.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥51,475($375)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Himeji.
- Duration20h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,440($310)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Akō.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asahikawa and Akō
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Akō by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,000 ($170) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,045 ($255).
The distance between Asahikawa and Akō is around 1,350km (839 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,210km (752 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Asahikawa and Akō by plane, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Akō is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥35,045 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Akō is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,000 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Akō. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Asahikawa to Akō. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Himeji and Banshuako. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Asahikawa and Akō. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 50m, 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 Asahikawa and Akō. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asahikawa to Akō. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokushima (TKS) then take the bus to Kousoku Maiko then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Akō is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Akō. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Asahikawa to Akō. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokushima (TKS) then take the bus to Kousoku Maiko then take the train to Aioi(Hyogo). instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Akō is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥43,395 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Asahikawa and Akō
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 4h 50m | ¥35,045($255) | every 4 hours | 1,585km (985 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 5h 5m | ¥42,300($310) | every 2 hours | 1,392km (865 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 5h 15m | ¥32,720($240) | every 4 hours | 1,443km (897 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥34,500($250) | hourly | 1,350km (839 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 5h 55m | ¥37,920($275) | hourly | 1,352km (840 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 6h 25m | ¥33,130($240) | hourly | 1,492km (927 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 45m | ¥43,395($315) | every 4 hours | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | ¥47,095($345) | hourly | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
Train | 12h 50m | ¥51,475($375) | every 4 hours | 1,890km (1,174 miles) |
Bus and Train | 20h 60m | ¥42,440($310) | once daily | 2,051km (1,274 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥23,000($170) | once daily | 1,391km (864 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Asahikawa and Akō
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
北海道バス
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Akō
The following major airports near Akō offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Akō
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Akō
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Akō