How to travel from Tohoku to Asahikawa, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Asahikawa is around 738km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tohoku to Asahikawa by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asahikawa → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane
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.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥44,355($325)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Morioka
Take the train to Morioka, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Morioka, bus
Take the train to Morioka then 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 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Asahikawa.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,375($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Asahikawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Asahikawa by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,375 ($105) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,355 ($325).
The distance between Tohoku and Asahikawa is around 738km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Tohoku and Asahikawa by train.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Asahikawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥44,355 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Asahikawa is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,375 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Asahikawa. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Asahikawa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko-Onsen, Furukawa, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tohoku and Asahikawa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Tohoku 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 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Asahikawa. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Tohoku to Asahikawa. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Asahikawa is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around ¥43,125 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Asahikawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane + 4 similar | 5h 25m | ¥44,355($325) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 25m | ¥45,860($335) | hourly | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to Sakurambohigashine, Fly | 5h 50m | ¥44,630($325) | every 4 hours | 1,413km (878 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, Fly | 6h 20m | ¥39,290($285) | every 4 hours | 1,410km (876 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | ¥44,630($325) | every 2 hours | 738km (458 miles) |
Train via Morioka + 1 similar | 9h 10m | ¥43,810($320) | every 3 hours | 968km (601 miles) |
| Train | 9h 30m | ¥43,125($315) | once daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Train to Morioka, bus + 1 similar | 10h 5m | ¥44,080($320) | once daily | 950km (590 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 10h 5m | ¥41,205($300) | once daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 15m | ¥14,375($105) | twice daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Asahikawa
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
北海道バス
Donan Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
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