How to travel from Takayama to Asahikawa, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Asahikawa is around 1,076km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Takayama to Asahikawa by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asahikawa → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Asahikawa (AKJ).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Toyama, Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥44,630($325)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nagoya Station and then to Tsuruga then take a ferry to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal then take the bus to 北２条西３丁目 and then to ３条９丁目.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Niigata then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Asahikawa.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥18,480($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Asahikawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama to Asahikawa by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).
The distance between Takayama and Asahikawa is around 1,076km (668 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 952km (592 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Takayama and Asahikawa by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Asahikawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toyama, Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Asahikawa. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 11h 40m, 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 Takayama and Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Takayama to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Asahikawa (AKJ). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥27,790 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Asahikawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 10m | ¥27,790($205) | every 4 hours | 1,316km (818 miles) |
| Train to Toyama, Fly | 5h 15m | ¥20,670($150) | 4 times a day | 1,322km (821 miles) |
| Train to Toyama, plane | 5h 25m | ¥37,510($275) | 4 times a day | 1,076km (668 miles) |
| Train to Toyama, plane | 5h 60m | ¥37,375($275) | 4 times a day | 1,205km (749 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 6h 25m | ¥26,010($190) | every 4 hours | 1,465km (910 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 6h 40m | ¥26,830($195) | every 3 hours | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Train | 11h 40m | ¥44,630($325) | 4 times a day | 1,673km (1,040 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥32,855($240) | once daily | 1,582km (983 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 35m | ¥18,480($135) | 5 times a week | 1,214km (754 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Asahikawa
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Nouhi Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
北海道バス
Train operators
Airports near Asahikawa
The following major airports near Asahikawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Asahikawa
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 107km (67 miles) from Asahikawa
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Asahikawa