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How to get fromKamakura to Suwaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yokohama to Hachiojitrain train Yokohamasen / ...
    2. Take the train from Hachioji to Kami-Suwatrain train Azusa
    3h 33m
    ¥3,318–4,462

  2. Drive  190.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kamakura to Suwacar car 190.3 km
    2h 53m
    ¥3,281–4,740

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus bus
    5h 14m
    ¥4,482–7,826

  4. Bus via Yokohama Railway Station Ticket Gate

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus bus Shinjuku
    5h 23m
    ¥6,118–16,062

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  • Distance: 215.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Kamakura to Kami-Suwa via Yokohama and Hachioji in around 3h 33m. 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.

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