There are 3 ways to get from Shiretoko to Asahikawa by ferry, train, or plane
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Rebunto Island [Kafuka] to Wakkanai Port稚内~利尻島・礼文島
- Take the train from Wakkanai to Asahikawa[188437] Ltd. Exp Sarobetsu 2 / ...
7h 54m¥9,498–13,620Ferry, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Rebunto Island [Kafuka] to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]
- Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)RIS - CTS
- Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawa
6h 28m¥15,198–51,420Ferry, fly to Okadama Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Rebunto Island [Kafuka] to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]
- Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Okadama Airport (OKD)RIS - OKD
- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawa
7h 4m¥33,608–40,520
Rishiri Airport (RIS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiretoko to Asahikawa is to ferry and train which costs ¥9500 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Shiretoko to Asahikawa is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs ¥15000 - ¥55000.
The distance between Shiretoko and Asahikawa is 324 km.
The best way to get from Shiretoko to Asahikawa without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 54m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Shiretoko to Asahikawa, including transfers.
There are 305+ hotels available in Asahikawa.
What companies run services between Shiretoko, Japan and Asahikawa, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Shiretoko to Asahikawa. However, you can take the bus to Kafuka Ferry Terminal, walk to Rebunto Island [Kafuka], take the ferry to Wakkanai Port, walk to Wakkanai, then take the train to Asahikawa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kafuka Ferry Terminal, walk to Rebunto Island [Kafuka], take the ferry to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari], take the taxi to Rishiri Airport (RIS) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, take the train to Sapporo, then take the train to Asahikawa.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Wakkanai to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,500
- 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
- ¥7,000–8,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥6,500–9,500
- Green Seat
- ¥10,000–14,000
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
- Website
- heartlandferry.jp
Ferry from Rebunto Island [Kafuka] to Wakkanai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥16,000–23,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,800–3,100
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥3,400–3,800
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥5,000–5,400
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥5,600–6,100
Ferry from Rebunto Island [Kafuka] to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,400
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥5,500–7,500
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥900–1,000
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥1,200–1,400
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥1,600–1,800
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥1,900–2,200
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