How to travel from Shinjuku to Asahikawa, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Asahikawa is around 975km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Shinjuku to Asahikawa by subway, plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,045($88)
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Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,130($240)
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Train and Bus

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.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,925($205)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Asahikawa.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,450($165)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Asahikawa

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Asahikawa by subway, plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the underground and then fly which costs around ¥12,045 ($88) and will take around 2h 55m.

The distance between Shinjuku and Asahikawa is around 975km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Shinjuku and Asahikawa by subway and plane.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Asahikawa is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥12,045 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Asahikawa is to take the underground and then fly which will typically cost around ¥12,045 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku 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 9hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shinjuku and Asahikawa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9hrs, 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 Shinjuku and Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Shinjuku to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Daimon then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Asahikawa is to take the underground and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥12,045 ($88).

How do I get from Shinjuku to Asahikawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Asahikawa

Transport options from Shinjuku to Asahikawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
¥12,045($88)
every 4 hours975km (606 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
¥24,780($180)
hourly1,029km (640 miles)
Train
9hrs
¥33,130($240)
every 3 hours1,266km (787 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 10m
¥27,925($205)
once daily1,301km (809 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 35m
¥22,450($165)
twice daily1,087km (675 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