How to travel from Nikko to Asahikawa, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Asahikawa is around 985km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nikko 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,855($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Utsunomiya, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then 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.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,295($215)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,755($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Asahikawa

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Asahikawa by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 4h 35m.

The distance between Nikko and Asahikawa is around 985km (612 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 815km (506 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nikko and Asahikawa by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥14,510 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utsunomiya, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nikko and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 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 Nikko and Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Nikko to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥14,510 ($105).

How do I get from Nikko to Asahikawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Asahikawa

Transport options from Nikko to Asahikawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 35m
¥14,510($105)
every 4 hours1,109km (689 miles)
Train to Utsunomiya, plane5h 15m
¥36,825($270)
hourly985km (612 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 55m
¥27,245($200)
every 2 hours1,164km (723 miles)
Train to Utsunomiya, plane6hrs
¥32,170($235)
hourly1,078km (670 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane6h 10m
¥19,165($140)
every 2 hours1,166km (725 miles)
Train
9h 15m
¥32,855($240)
every 3 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train and Bus
11hrs
¥29,295($215)
once daily1,230km (764 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 25m
¥18,755($135)
twice daily1,113km (691 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