The distance between Kitami and Asahikawa is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kitami to Asahikawa by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asahikawa → Kitami if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Asahikawa.
Take the bus to 旭川駅前.
北海道バス
There are several options for getting from Kitami to Asahikawa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,695 ($27) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,740 ($20).
The distance between Kitami and Asahikawa is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (77 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Kitami and Asahikawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Asahikawa is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥2,740 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Asahikawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,695 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kitami and Asahikawa with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kitami and Asahikawa. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kitami and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kitami and Asahikawa with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 30m.
北海道バス run regular bus services between Kitami and Asahikawa. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitami to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Asahikawa. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kitami and Asahikawa. The distance is around 176km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Asahikawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥5,475 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | ¥5,475($40) | 4 times a day | 182km (113 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | ¥3,695($27) | twice daily | 162km (101 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥2,740($20) | on demand | 176km (109 miles) |
北海道バス
The following major airports near Asahikawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.