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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kamakura is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kamakura is to bus and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kamakura station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Yokohama Station East Exit via Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Kamakura via Kyoto, Shin-Yokohama and Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kamakura?

The distance between Kyoto and Kamakura is 484 km. The road distance is 423.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kyoto to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kamakura bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kamakura train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Kyoto to Kamakura bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Kamakura train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kamakura is 424 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kyoto to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Kamakura.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto 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 38m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exitbus Jx226 / ...
7h 53m
¥3,208–12,093
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi H2 to Kamakura Stationnightbus
9h 44m
¥7,000–12,000
Drive 423.6 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kamakuracar 423.6 km
4h 55m
¥7,265–10,494
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Odawaratrain Kodama
5h 30m
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 4m
¥14,133–20,726
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - 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 10m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - 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 31m
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
5h 38m
¥18,243–42,336
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Shinagawatrain
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kamakuratrain
5h 50m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 484.3 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Kyoto, 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 ¥2,800–12,000 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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