How to travel from Asahikawa to Hakuba, Japan

The distance between Asahikawa and Hakuba is around 1,057km (657 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Hakuba 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 HakubaAsahikawa if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Matsumoto (MMJ).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagano.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,155($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Nagano.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,360($250)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Niigata then drive to Hakuba.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asahikawa and Hakuba

There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Hakuba by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,155 ($120) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,080 ($155).

The distance between Asahikawa and Hakuba is around 1,057km (657 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 873km (542 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Asahikawa and Hakuba by plane, train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Hakuba is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥21,080 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Hakuba is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,155 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Hakuba. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asahikawa to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Omiya(Saitama) and Nagano. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Asahikawa and Hakuba. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Hakuba. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano then take the bus to Hakuba Station. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asahikawa to Hakuba. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano then take the bus to Hakuba Station. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hakuba is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Hakuba. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano then take the bus to Hakuba Station. instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Hakuba is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥21,080 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asahikawa and Hakuba

Transport options from Asahikawa to Hakuba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 35m
¥28,475($210)
every 3 hours1,057km (657 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
¥22,315($165)
every 4 hours1,434km (891 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane6hrs
¥41,755($305)
every 4 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane6h 30m
¥42,985($315)
every 4 hours1,328km (825 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 30m
¥21,080($155)
every 4 hours1,234km (767 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 55m
¥39,155($285)
every 4 hours1,459km (906 miles)
Train via Sapporo(Jr)11h 60m
¥39,840($290)
every 4 hours1,551km (964 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 40m
¥34,360($250)
every 4 hours1,524km (947 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 15m
¥16,155($120)
5 times a week1,104km (686 miles)

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Airports near Hakuba

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

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Hakuba
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
215km (133 miles) from Hakuba
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Hakuba