How to travel from Asahikawa to Nikko, Japan
The distance between Asahikawa and Nikko is around 978km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Nikko 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 Nikko → Asahikawa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥14,510($105)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥30,940($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Nikkō.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,755($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asahikawa and Nikko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Nikko by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 4h 55m.
The distance between Asahikawa and Nikko is around 978km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 815km (506 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Asahikawa and Nikko by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥14,510 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Nikko is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Nikko. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Asahikawa to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Utsunomiya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Asahikawa and Nikko. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asahikawa to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nikko is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Nikko. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Asahikawa and Nikko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 55m | ¥14,510($105) | every 4 hours | 1,108km (688 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 5h 25m | ¥33,815($245) | every 3 hours | 989km (614 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 5h 40m | ¥33,540($245) | hourly | 978km (608 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥27,245($200) | hourly | 1,162km (722 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 6hrs | ¥19,165($140) | hourly | 1,166km (725 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 6h 5m | ¥33,405($245) | hourly | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Train | 9h 35m | ¥32,855($240) | every 3 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 10h 15m | ¥30,940($225) | every 3 hours | 1,323km (822 miles) |
| Bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ, train | 12h 5m | ¥34,770($255) | once daily | 1,285km (799 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 25m | ¥18,755($135) | twice daily | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Asahikawa and Nikko
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
Train operators
Tobu Railway
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokkaido Access Network
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Nikko
The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Nikko
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Nikko
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Nikko