How to travel from Hamada to Asahikawa, Japan
The distance between Hamada and Asahikawa is around 1,624km (1,009 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hamada to Asahikawa by train, plane, 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 Asahikawa → Hamada if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥24,095($175)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥56,400($410)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥60,100($440)
Multiple train operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Asahikawa.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Asahikawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamada to Asahikawa by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥23,955 ($175) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,095 ($175).
The distance between Hamada and Asahikawa is around 1,624km (1,009 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,322km (821 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Hamada and Asahikawa by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamada to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥24,095 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Asahikawa is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥23,955 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 15h 25m, 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 Hamada and Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Hamada to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥24,095 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Asahikawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 40m | ¥24,095($175) | every 4 hours | 1,729km (1,074 miles) |
| Train to Shinji, Fly | 4h 55m | ¥26,830($195) | every 20 mins | 1,684km (1,047 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 45m | ¥23,955($175) | every 4 hours | 1,829km (1,136 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7hrs | ¥25,055($185) | every 4 hours | 1,892km (1,176 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 5m | ¥38,060($280) | hourly | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15hrs | ¥56,400($410) | every 3 hours | 2,265km (1,407 miles) |
| Bus to Ōtsuka Station, train | 23h 25m | ¥49,970($365) | once daily | 2,425km (1,507 miles) |
Train | 15h 25m | ¥60,100($440) | every 20 mins | 2,330km (1,448 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥26,830($195) | once daily | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamada and Asahikawa
Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Bocho Kotsu
北海道バス
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Asahikawa
The following major airports near Asahikawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Asahikawa
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Asahikawa