How to travel from Sendai to Asahikawa, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Asahikawa is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sendai to Asahikawa by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AsahikawaSendai if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Asahikawa (AKJ).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,920($275)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,325($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 3条9丁目.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Morioka then take the train to 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.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,785($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Asahikawa

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Asahikawa by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,785 ($110) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,925 ($205).

The distance between Sendai and Asahikawa is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Sendai and Asahikawa by train.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥27,925 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Asahikawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,785 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Sendai and Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sendai and Asahikawa. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) and arrive at Asahikawa (AKJ) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Sendai to Asahikawa. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM) and Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sendai to Asahikawa typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Sendai (SDJ) 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 Sendai to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 7h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Asahikawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ¥25,325 ($185).

How do I get from Sendai to Asahikawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Asahikawa

Transport options from Sendai to Asahikawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 30m
¥37,920($275)
every 4 hours1,986km (1,234 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
¥27,925($205)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 40m
¥18,755($135)
every 4 hours1,352km (840 miles)
Train to Tokyo, Fly4h 45m
¥20,810($150)
every 4 hours1,295km (805 miles)
Train
7h 20m
¥25,325($185)
every 3 hours931km (578 miles)
Ferry and Bus
19h 35m
¥17,110($125)
once daily854km (531 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 50m
¥21,355($155)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 25m
¥14,785($110)
twice daily853km (530 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