How to travel from Okayama to Asahikawa, Japan

The distance between Okayama and Asahikawa is around 1,344km (835 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Okayama 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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Fly

Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,945($155)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥49,285($360)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,520($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Asahikawa.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Asahikawa

There are several options for getting from Okayama to Asahikawa by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥20,945 ($155) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Okayama and Asahikawa is around 1,344km (835 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,245km (774 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Okayama and Asahikawa by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Okayama to Asahikawa is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥20,945 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Asahikawa is to fly which will typically cost around ¥20,945 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Okayama and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12hrs, 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 Okayama and Asahikawa. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Okayama and Asahikawa. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and arrive at Asahikawa (AKJ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Okayama to Asahikawa. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Okayama to Asahikawa typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and and arrive into Asahikawa (AKJ).

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 Okayama to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 5h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥21,495 ($155).

How do I get from Okayama to Asahikawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Asahikawa

Transport options from Okayama to Asahikawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 6 similar
4h 20m
¥20,945($155)
5 times a day1,537km (955 miles)
Train to Nagoya, Fly4h 30m
¥32,580($240)
every 4 hours1,481km (920 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
¥35,045($255)
5 times a day1,344km (835 miles)
Train to Shin-Kobe, plane4h 50m
¥34,910($255)
hourly1,386km (861 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane5h 15m
¥38,470($280)
hourly1,399km (869 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
¥21,495($155)
every 4 hours1,583km (983 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 30m
¥40,520($295)
hourly1,575km (979 miles)
Train
12hrs
¥49,285($360)
every 3 hours1,928km (1,198 miles)
Bus and Train
20hrs
¥40,520($295)
once daily2,007km (1,247 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥23,545($170)
once daily1,433km (891 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