What is the cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura?

The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura?

The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Arashiyama and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct bus from Arashiyama station to Kamakura station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi and arriving at Yokohama Station East Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Arashiyama and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Arashiyama to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at 鎌倉 Kamakura via Kyoto, 新横浜 Shin-yokohama and Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Arashiyama to Kamakura?

The distance between Arashiyama and Kamakura is 491 km. The road distance is 430.4 km.

How do I travel from Arashiyama to Kamakura without a car?

The best way to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arashiyama to Kamakura bus from?

Arashiyama to Kamakura bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.

Where do I catch the Arashiyama to Kamakura train from?

Arashiyama to Kamakura train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Arashiyama to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Arashiyama to Kamakura bus arrive?

Arashiyama to Kamakura bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Yokohama Station East Exit.

Where does the Arashiyama to Kamakura train arrive?

Arashiyama to Kamakura train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Arashiyama to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Kamakura is 430 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Arashiyama to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Arashiyama to Kamakura - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kamakura by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
3h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exitbus Jx226 / ...
8h 2m
¥3,624–14,883
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kamakura Stationnightbus
10h 24m
¥7,204–9,783
Drive 430.4 km
1. Drive from Arashiyama to Kamakuracar 430.4 km
5h 3m
¥7,476–10,799
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Odawaratrain Kodama
5h 36m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Katsura to Minami-ibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
4. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
4h 36m
¥13,741–21,230
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
5. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
4h 59m
¥12,444–27,413
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4. Take the train from 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
5. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
5h 2m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
6h 10m
¥17,821–36,850

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.2 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kamakura, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohama hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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