How to travel from Niseko to Asahikawa, Japan

The distance between Niseko and Asahikawa is around 223km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Niseko 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 AsahikawaNiseko if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,885($43)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to 小樽駅前 then 札幌駅前bt and then to 3条9丁目.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Asahikawa.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance223km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Asahikawa

There are several options for getting from Niseko to Asahikawa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,420 ($25).

The distance between Niseko and Asahikawa is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Niseko and Asahikawa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niseko to Asahikawa is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥3,420 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Asahikawa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr). These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Niseko and Asahikawa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Niseko and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Niseko to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 小樽駅前 and 札幌駅前bt. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Niseko Bus, Hokkaido Chuo Bus and 北海道バス run regular bus services between Niseko and Asahikawa. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Niseko and Asahikawa. The distance is around 223km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Asahikawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥5,885 ($43).

How do I get from Niseko to Asahikawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Asahikawa

Transport options from Niseko to Asahikawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
¥5,885($43)
once daily243km (151 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
¥5,475($40)
4 times a day389km (242 miles)
Bus via 札幌駅前bt5hrs
¥4,790($35)
every 20 mins387km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
¥3,420($25)
on demand223km (138 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