How to travel from Asahikawa to Sendai, Japan
The distance between Asahikawa and Sendai is around 701km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Sendai by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sendai → Asahikawa if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ then Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Hirosedori Ichibancho.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ and then to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminal.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥18,070($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Sendai.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,785($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asahikawa and Sendai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Sendai by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,785 ($110) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,010 ($190).
The distance between Asahikawa and Sendai is around 701km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Asahikawa and Sendai by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥26,010 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Sendai is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,785 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Sendai. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Asahikawa to Sendai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Asahikawa and Sendai. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asahikawa to Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Sendai is Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Sendai. Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Sendai. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Sendai is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Asahikawa and Sendai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | ¥26,010($190) | hourly | 721km (448 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 4h 10m | ¥26,150($190) | hourly | 701km (435 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ¥22,860($165) | every 4 hours | 1,355km (842 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | ¥25,325($185) | every 3 hours | 931km (578 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 50m | ¥26,830($195) | once daily | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 45m | ¥18,070($130) | once daily | 966km (600 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 25m | ¥14,785($110) | twice daily | 853km (530 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Asahikawa and Sendai
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
北海道バス
Hokkaido Access Network
Hakodate Teisan Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Train operators
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Sendai
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 15km (10 miles) from Sendai
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Sendai
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 281km (174 miles) from Sendai