How to travel from Asahikawa to Sapporo, Japan

The distance between Asahikawa and Sapporo is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Sapporo by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr).

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,105($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to 時計台前.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,190($16)
Operated by

北海道バス

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Drive

Drive to Sapporo.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance135km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asahikawa and Sapporo

There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Sapporo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥2,190 ($16) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,105 ($30).

The distance between Asahikawa and Sapporo is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Asahikawa and Sapporo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Sapporo is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ¥4,105 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Sapporo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥2,190 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Sapporo. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Asahikawa and Sapporo with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Asahikawa and Sapporo. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asahikawa and Sapporo. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Asahikawa and Sapporo with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 60m.

北海道バス run regular bus services between Asahikawa and Sapporo. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asahikawa to Sapporo. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr). instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Sapporo is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sapporo. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asahikawa and Sapporo. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Sapporo is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ¥4,105 ($30).

How do I get from Asahikawa to Sapporo

Compare travel optionsbetween Asahikawa and Sapporo

Transport options from Asahikawa to Sapporo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
¥4,105($30)
hourly137km (85 miles)
Bus
1h 60m
¥2,190($16)
every 15 mins271km (168 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
¥2,055($15)
on demand135km (84 miles)

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Airports near Sapporo

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

OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Sapporo
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
41km (25 miles) from Sapporo
AKJ
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Sapporo