What is the cheapest way to get from Asahikawa to Kitami?

The cheapest way to get from Asahikawa to Kitami is to bus which costs ¥2300 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asahikawa to Kitami?

The fastest way to get from Asahikawa to Kitami is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Asahikawa and Kitami?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 旭川駅前 and arriving at 北見バスターミナル. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Asahikawa and Kitami?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Asahikawa and arriving at Kitami. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Asahikawa to Kitami?

The distance between Asahikawa and Kitami is 180 km. The road distance is 155.1 km.

How do I travel from Asahikawa to Kitami without a car?

The best way to get from Asahikawa to Kitami without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3700 - ¥7000.

How long does it take to get from Asahikawa to Kitami?

The train from Asahikawa to Kitami takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Asahikawa to Kitami bus from?

Asahikawa to Kitami bus services, operated by Akan Bus, depart from 旭川駅前 station.

Where do I catch the Asahikawa to Kitami train from?

Asahikawa to Kitami train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Asahikawa station.

Train or bus from Asahikawa to Kitami?

The best way to get from Asahikawa to Kitami is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3700 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Asahikawa to Kitami bus arrive?

Asahikawa to Kitami bus services, operated by Akan Bus, arrive at 北見バスターミナル station.

Where does the Asahikawa to Kitami train arrive?

Asahikawa to Kitami train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kitami station.

Can I drive from Asahikawa to Kitami?

Yes, the driving distance between Asahikawa to Kitami is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Asahikawa to Kitami.

Where can I stay near Kitami?

There are 37+ hotels available in Kitami.

Asahikawa to Kitami - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Asahikawa to Kitami by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Asahikawa to Kitamitrain Okhotsk / ...
2h 53m
¥3,700–7,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 北見バスターミナルbus 旭川～北見～釧路
3h 25m
¥2,300–3,600
Drive 155.1 km
1. Drive from Asahikawa to Kitamicar 155.1 km
2h 18m
¥2,679–3,869

Asahikawa to Kitami by bus

14Weekly Buses

3h 25mAverage Duration

¥2,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.9 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Asahikawa to Kitami 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–7,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m. JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Akan Bus operates a bus from 旭川駅前 to 北見バスターミナル twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–3,600 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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