How to travel from Fukushima to Asahikawa, Japan

The distance between Fukushima and Asahikawa is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Fukushima to Asahikawa 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,435($215)
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4 similiar routes

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Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hirosedori and then to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Toya(Jr-Muroran) then take the bus to 札幌駅前 and then to 3条9丁目.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 3条9丁目.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,535($150)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Asahikawa.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,015($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Asahikawa

There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Asahikawa by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,015 ($115) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,435 ($215).

The distance between Fukushima and Asahikawa is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 687km (427 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Fukushima and Asahikawa by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Asahikawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,015 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukushima and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Fukushima and Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Asahikawa is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa. Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Fukushima to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥29,435 ($215).

How do I get from Fukushima to Asahikawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Asahikawa

Transport options from Fukushima to Asahikawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
¥29,435($215)
hourly791km (492 miles)
Train to Ueno, Fly4h 15m
¥19,440($140)
every 4 hours1,225km (761 miles)
Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), plane4h 20m
¥34,770($255)
hourly881km (547 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane4h 35m
¥29,980($220)
every 3 hours772km (480 miles)
Train to Sakurambohigashine, Fly5hrs
¥21,495($155)
every 4 hours1,384km (860 miles)
Train
7h 50m
¥28,750($210)
every 3 hours1,001km (622 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 10m
¥22,590($165)
once daily1,064km (661 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
20hrs
¥20,535($150)
once daily924km (574 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 25m
¥16,015($115)
twice daily931km (579 miles)

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Airports near Asahikawa

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

AKJ
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa
OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Asahikawa
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Asahikawa