Abashiri is the closest thing in northern Hokkaido to a transport hub.
By plane
By plane
The nearest airport is Memanbetsu, 16 km south of Abashiri. Buses connect to the train station before and after flights 25 minutes, ¥880.
By bus
By bus
Night buses from Sapporo around ¥8000 are the cheapest way to get to Abashiri. Buses arrive and depart from Abashiri Bus Terminal, a short walk east from JR Abashiri Station.