There are 4 ways to get from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain Lilac / ...
2h 36m¥3,537–4,763Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 時計台前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
- Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 旭川駅前bus 札幌～旭川
3h 27m¥2,440–4,030Drive 155.5 km
- Drive from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station)car 155.5 km
2h 20m¥2,695–3,892Bus, train
- Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus Express Iwanai Gō
- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain Lilac / ...
3h 2m¥3,846–5,218
Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station). However, there are services departing from 花園公園通 and arriving at 旭川駅前 via 中央バス札幌ターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station). However, there are services departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Asahikawa via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Otaru and Asahikawa (Station) is 169 km. The road distance is 155.5 km.
The best way to get from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station), including transfers.
Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 花園公園通 station.
Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Minami-Otaru station.
The best way to get from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥4100 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Asahikawa (Station), 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 Asahikawa (Station) via 時計台前, 中央バス札幌ターミナル, and 旭川駅前 in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 花園公園通 to 時計台前
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.
Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Asahikawa (Station) is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Otaru to Asahikawa (Station).
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