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

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Kamakura is to train via Kuki which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Kamakura is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Kamakura station. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Yokohama Station East Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at 鎌倉 Kamakura via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Kamakura?

The distance between Nikkō and Kamakura is 205 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nikkō to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Nikkō to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Kamakura bus from?

Nikkō to Kamakura bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Kamakura train from?

Nikkō to Kamakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.

Train or bus from Nikkō to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Nikkō to Kamakura bus arrive?

Nikkō to Kamakura bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Yokohama Station East Exit.

Where does the Nikkō to Kamakura train arrive?

Nikkō to Kamakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Kamakura is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Nikkō to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Nikkō to Kamakura - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nikkō to Kamakura by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to Tōkyō Stationtrain Ju
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain Jo
3h 57m
¥3,127–4,292
Train via Kuki
cheapest
1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Tn / ...
2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Kamakuratrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku
4h 27m
¥2,778–3,978
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Yokohama Station East Exitbus
4h 29m
¥3,770–3,950
Drive 190.9 km
1. Drive from Nikkō to Kamakuracar 190.9 km
2h 49m
¥3,316–4,789
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Tokyo Skytreetrain
2. Take the bus from とうきょうスカイツリー駅前 to 新橋bus 業１０
3. Take the train from 新橋 Shimbashi to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain Jo
4h 5m

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Distance: 204.6 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Nikko to 鎌倉 Kamakura via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Yokohama Station East Exit twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,350 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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