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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kamakura is to night bus via Yokohama which costs ¥4400 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kamakura is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥12000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kamakura?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Kamakura Station station. The journey takes approximately 9h 11m.

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 Kyoto and arriving at 鎌倉 Kamakura via 新横浜 Shin-yokohama and Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kamakura?

The distance between Kyoto and Kamakura is 482 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 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 57m.

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 1070+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Kyoto to Kamakura - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 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 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exitbus Jx226 / ...
7h 57m
¥3,418–13,988
Night bus via Yokohama
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Yokohama Station West-Gatenightbus Flying Sneaker / ...
7h 56m
¥4,420–8,500
Drive 423.6 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kamakuracar 423.6 km
4h 55m
¥7,349–10,615
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Odawaratrain Kodama
5h 33m
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kamakura Stationnightbus
9h 11m
¥7,000–9,500
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - 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 11m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 34m
¥12,245–27,055
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 36m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
5h 45m
¥17,389–36,310
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
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 品川 Shinagawa to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
6h 30m
¥20,525–40,875

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.9 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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 ¥3,000–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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