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How to get fromOtaru to Asahikawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Otaru to Asahikawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain train Lilac / ...
    2h 36m
    ¥3,965–6,682

  2. Drive  157.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Otaru to Asahikawacar car 157.2 km
    2h 21m
    ¥2,390–3,452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 時計台前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    2. Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to ３条９丁目bus bus 札幌～旭川
    3h 23m
    ¥2,440–4,030

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain train Lilac / ...
    3h 2m
    ¥4,246–6,918

Otaru to Asahikawa by bus and foot

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Asahikawa, Japan?

You can take a train from Minami-Otaru to Asahikawa via Sapporo in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 花園公園通 to ３条９丁目 via 時計台前 and 中央バス札幌ターミナル in around 3h 23m.

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