There are 6 ways to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Abashiri to Asahikawa[188372] Ltd. Exp Taisetsu 2 / ...
5h 29m¥6,842–9,600Drive 235.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa235.3 km
3h 16m¥4,041–5,836Bus
- Take the bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu AirportShiretoko Airport Liner
- Take the bus from 北見バスターミナル to 旭川駅前旭川～北見～釧路
7h 8m¥4,326–6,847Taxi, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Shiretoko-Shari to Nakashibetsu-Airport-SHB
- Fly from Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)SHB - CTS
- Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawa
4h 40m¥57,167–65,789Train via Kunneppu
- Take the train from Abashiri to Ainonai[39409] Jr Sekihoku / ...
- Take the train from Ainonai to Asahikawa[39417] Kitami
7h 18m¥5,642–7,700Taxi, fly to Okadama Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Shiretoko-Shari to Nakashibetsu-Airport-SHB
- Fly from Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) to Okadama Airport (OKD)SHB - OKD
- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawa
5h 10m¥51,577–113,889
Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa. However, there are services departing from Shari Bus Terminal and arriving at 旭川駅前 via 女満別空港 and 北見バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa. However, there are services departing from Shiretoko-Shari and arriving at Asahikawa via Abashiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Shiretoko-Shari and Asahikawa is 270 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa, including transfers.
Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, depart from Shari Bus Terminal station.
Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Abashiri station.
The best way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Shiretoko-Shari, Japan and Asahikawa, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Abashiri to Asahikawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,500 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shari Bus Terminal to 旭川駅前 via 女満別空港 and 北見バスターミナル in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Abashiri to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥6,500–7,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Green Seat
- ¥9,000–13,000
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Abashiri to Ainonai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Ainonai to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Phone
- 0152-43-4101
- Website
- abashiribus.com
Bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- abashiribus.com
- Phone
- 0152-23-3145
- Website
- sharibus.co.jp
Bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,200
- Schedules at
- sharibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0154-37-2224
- Website
- akanbus.co.jp
Bus from 北見バスターミナル to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- akanbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–23,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, arrive at Memanbetu Airport station.
Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Asahikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Asahikawa.
There are 281+ hotels available in Asahikawa.