There are 3 ways to get from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari by train, car, plane or taxi
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 30m
$58 - $71
2 alternative options
Drive • 3h 11m
$25 - $40
Train, fly, taxi • 5h 3m
$305 - $640
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 11m.
The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari. However, there are services departing from Asahikawa and arriving at Shiretoko-Shari via Abashiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Asahikawa and Shiretoko-Shari is 185 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs ¥6500 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari, including transfers.
Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Asahikawa station.
The quickest flight from New Chitose Airport to Nakashibetsu Airport is the direct flight which takes 50m.
Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Abashiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari.

- Distance: 115.5 miles
- Duration: 5h 30m
What companies run services between Asahikawa, Japan and Shiretoko-Shari, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Asahikawa to Shiretoko-Shari 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50 - $65 and the journey takes 3h 44m.

- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from New Chitose to Nakashibetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380

- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Asahikawa to Abashiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $65
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

Japan Railways operates a large proportion of the main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. There are several rail passes on offer for customers such as the Hokkaido Pass, the JR West Rail Pass, JR East Pass, Shikoku Pass, Kyushu Pass and Flex Japan Tourist Pass.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Ave. Duration
- 58m
- Estimated price
- $170 - $210
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All Nippon Airways offers flights from New Chitose Airport to Nakashibetsu Airport.
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