How to travel from Sapporo to Asago, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Asago is around 1,155km (718 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sapporo to Asago by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asago → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Toyooka (TJH).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost¥30,665($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥45,175($330)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Wadayama Station.
- Duration19h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Asago.
- Duration22h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥19,440($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Asago
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Asago by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥19,440 ($140) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,665 ($225).
The distance between Sapporo and Asago is around 1,155km (718 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,024km (637 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Sapporo and Asago by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Asago is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥30,665 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Asago is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥19,440 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Asago. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo and Asago. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 50m, 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 Sapporo and Asago. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Toyooka (TJH). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Toyooka (TJH). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Sapporo to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Toyooka (TJH). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Asago is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥30,665 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Asago
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | ¥30,665($225) | hourly | 1,218km (757 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 4h 30m | ¥33,405($245) | twice daily | 1,324km (823 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 4h 40m | ¥29,435($215) | twice daily | 1,242km (772 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | ¥30,665($225) | 4 times a day | 1,214km (754 miles) |
Train | 11h 50m | ¥45,175($330) | every 4 hours | 1,713km (1,065 miles) |
Bus and Train | 19h 55m | ¥43,810($320) | once daily | 1,725km (1,072 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22h 25m | ¥19,440($140) | once daily | 1,155km (718 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Asago
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Hokkaido Access Network
Hakodate Teisan Bus
JR Bus Kanto
Zentan Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Asago
The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tajima Airport (TJH)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Asago
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Asago
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 107km (66 miles) from Asago