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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kamakura is to night train and train which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kamakura is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Kamakura?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Kamakura Station station. The journey takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at 鎌倉 Kamakura via Shin Osaka, 新横浜 Shin-yokohama and Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Osaka to Kamakura?

The distance between Osaka and Kamakura is 523 km. The road distance is 460.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Osaka to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kamakura bus from?

Osaka to Kamakura bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Herbis Osaka station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kamakura train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kamakura is to train which takes 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥18000 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Osaka to Kamakura bus arrive?

Osaka to Kamakura bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Yokohama Station YCAT.

Where does the Osaka to Kamakura train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kamakura is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Osaka to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Osaka to Kamakura - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Osaka to Kamakura by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Shin Yokohamatrain Kodama / ...
5h
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Kamakura Stationnightbus
10h 19m
¥7,000–9,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Herbis Osaka to Yokohama Station YCATbus 0101
7h 49m
¥10,912–17,600
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Ōsaka to Ataminighttrain Sunrise Seto / ...
2. Take the train from 熱海 Atami to 藤沢 Fujisawatrain Jt / ...
7h 1m
¥7,367–10,169
Drive 460.1 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Kamakuracar 460.1 km
5h 27m
¥7,908–11,423
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
3. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
3h 39m
¥13,309–18,690
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
5. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
4h 5m
¥11,173–26,262
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 13m
¥16,389–36,310
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 27m
¥20,918–45,918

Osaka to Kamakura by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

¥10,912Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 5h

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Shin Yokohama hourly, and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Herbis Osaka to Yokohama Station YCAT once daily. Tickets cost ¥10,000–17,000 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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