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How to get fromKamakura to Shimodaby train, car, or night bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kamakura to Shimoda by train, car, or night bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ōfuna to Izukyū-Shimodatrain train Odoriko
    3h 1m
    ¥1,918–2,642

  2. Drive 131.1 km

    1. Drive from Kamakura to Shimodacar car 131.1 km
    2h 33m
    ¥2,199–3,175

  3. Night bus, train

    1. Take the nightbus from Kamakura Station to Odawara Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Odawara to Izukyū-Shimodatrain train Odoriko
    3h 11m

  4. Train via Atami

    1. Take the train from 藤沢 Fujisawa to 熱海 Atamitrain train Jt / ...
    2. Take the train from 伊東 Itō to 伊豆急下田 Izukyū-Shimodatrain train Iz
    4h 7m
    ¥2,220–2,996

Kamakura to Shimoda by tram and train

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōfuna to Izukyū-Shimoda 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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