How to travel from Imabari-shi to Asahikawa, Japan
The distance between Imabari-shi and Asahikawa is around 1,509km (938 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Imabari-shi 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 → Imabari-shi if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥29,160($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥55,445($405)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Ueno then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to ３条９丁目.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥45,315($330)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Asahikawa.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,600($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Asahikawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Asahikawa by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,600 ($185) and will take around 1 day 3h. 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 ¥29,160 ($215).
The distance between Imabari-shi and Asahikawa is around 1,509km (938 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,347km (837 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Imabari-shi and Asahikawa by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Asahikawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,600 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 14h 15m, 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 Imabari-shi and Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) 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 Imabari-shi to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥29,160 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Asahikawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 40m | ¥29,160($215) | every 4 hours | 1,680km (1,044 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 6h 50m | ¥39,840($290) | 5 times a day | 1,509km (938 miles) |
| Train to Tadotsu, plane | 7hrs | ¥27,655($200) | every 4 hours | 1,808km (1,123 miles) |
Train | 14h 15m | ¥55,445($405) | every 3 hours | 2,093km (1,300 miles) |
Train and Bus | 22h 10m | ¥45,315($330) | once daily | 2,172km (1,350 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥25,600($185) | once daily | 1,571km (976 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Imabari-shi and Asahikawa
Airlines
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
北海道バス
Train operators
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