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

The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Kyoto is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥14000 - ¥24000.

Is there a direct bus between Kamakura and Kyoto?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kamakura Station station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from 鎌倉 Kamakura and arriving at Kyoto via 横浜 Yokohama and Shin Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Kyoto?

The distance between Kamakura and Kyoto is 480 km. The road distance is 417.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamakura to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Kamakura to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Kyoto bus from?

Kamakura to Kyoto bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Yokohama Station YCAT.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Kamakura to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Kamakura to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kamakura to Kyoto bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.

Where does the Kamakura to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kamakura to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Kyoto is 418 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Kamakura to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3733+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kamakura to Kyoto - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kamakura to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Jx225
7h 53m
¥2,520–14,563
Night bus via Yokohama
1. Take the night bus from Yokohama Station West-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Flying Liner / ...
8h 4m
¥6,920–10,563
Drive 417.8 km
1. Drive from Kamakura to Kyotocar 417.8 km
5h 6m
¥7,248–10,469
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Odawara to Kyototrain Kodama
5h 41m
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kamakura Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus
8h 45m
¥7,000–9,500
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 13m
¥14,320–23,063
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
4h 46m
¥12,590–28,613
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 38m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 34m
¥18,069–37,138

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.5 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yokohama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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