There are 4 ways to get from Kamakura to Suwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Stationtrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 49m¥3,585–4,758Drive 190.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kamakura to Suwacar 190.3 km
2h 53m¥3,271–4,724Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
5h 14m¥4,482–7,826Bus via Yokohama Railway Station Ticket Gate
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
5h 25m¥6,120–16,063
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Suwa is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimosuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Kamakura and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Kamakura and Suwa is 242 km. The road distance is 190.3 km.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Suwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kamakura to Suwa, including transfers.
Kamakura to Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kamakura to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kamakura station.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Suwa is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Suwa, Japan?
You can take a train from Kamakura to Kami-Suwa via Shinjuku Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,500–6,500 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kamakura to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kamakura to Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shimosuwa station.
Kamakura to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Suwa is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kamakura to Suwa.
There are 207+ hotels available in Suwa.