How to travel from Asahikawa to Tanabe, Japan
The distance between Asahikawa and Tanabe is around 1,409km (876 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Tanabe 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 Tanabe → Asahikawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥23,820($175)
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥51,335($375)
Multiple train 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 Tsuruga then take the bus to Osaka Umeda and then to Tanabe City Hall.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,405($245)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Tanabe.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,370($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asahikawa and Tanabe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Tanabe by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥23,820 ($175) and will take around 4h 10m.
The distance between Asahikawa and Tanabe is around 1,409km (876 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,268km (788 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Asahikawa and Tanabe by plane.
The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Tanabe is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥23,820 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Tanabe is to fly which will typically cost around ¥23,820 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Tanabe. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Asahikawa to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Asahikawa and Tanabe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13h 60m, 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Asahikawa and Tanabe. Flights depart from Asahikawa (AKJ) and arrive at Nanki Shirahama (SHM) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Asahikawa to Tanabe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Asahikawa to Tanabe typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Asahikawa (AKJ) and and arrive into Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Tanabe is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥23,820 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Asahikawa and Tanabe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 10m | ¥23,820($175) | every 4 hours | 1,422km (883 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 25m | ¥31,900($235) | every 4 hours | 1,493km (927 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 10m | ¥37,920($275) | every 3 hours | 1,409km (876 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 8h 10m | ¥39,975($290) | every 4 hours | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
Train | 13h 60m | ¥51,335($375) | every 4 hours | 1,939km (1,205 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 1,719km (1,068 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥33,405($245) | once daily | 1,594km (991 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥24,370($180) | once daily | 1,485km (923 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Asahikawa and Tanabe
Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Honshi Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
北海道バス
Keifuku Bus
Train operators
Airports near Tanabe
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Tanabe