There are 3 ways to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chūōdō Shimoyoshida to Fujisawa Sta.bus Fujisawa/Tsujidō/Hon-Atsugi
2h 55m¥3,864–17,217Drive 96.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakuracar 96.5 km
1h 34m¥1,675–2,419Train
- Take the train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to 大月 Otsukitrain Fj
- Take the train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Co
- Take the train from Hachioji to Kikunatrain Jh
- Take the train from 菊名 Kikuna to Yokohamatrain Ty
- Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain Jo
3h 19m¥2,211–3,605
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Chūōdō Shimoyoshida and arriving at Fujisawa Sta. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida and arriving at 鎌倉 Kamakura via 大月 Ōtsuki, Hachioji, 菊名 Kikuna and Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Shimoyoshida (Station) and Kamakura is 192 km. The road distance is 96.5 km.
The best way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3800 - ¥18000.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura, including transfers.
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, depart from Chūōdō Shimoyoshida station.
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, depart from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida station.
The best way to get from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3800 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3700 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Shimoyoshida (Station), Yamanashi, Japan and Kamakura, Japan?
Fujikyuko Bus operates a bus from Chūōdō Shimoyoshida to Fujisawa Sta. once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–17,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to 鎌倉 Kamakura via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, Hachioji, Kikuna, 菊名 Kikuna, and Yokohama in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0555-73-8181
- Website
- fujikyu-railway.jp
Train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,100
- Website
- https://e.fujikyu-railway.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 下吉田 Shimoyoshida to 大月 Otsuki
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥400–550
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大月 Ōtsuki to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hachioji to Kikuna
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakura
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 03-3477-0109
- Website
- tokyu.co.jp
Train from 菊名 Kikuna to Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Website
- https://www.tokyu.co.jp/global/
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Chūōdō Shimoyoshida to Fujisawa Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–17,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at Fujisawa Sta. station.
Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura train services, operated by Fujikyu Railway, arrive at 大月 Otsuki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Shimoyoshida (Station) to Kamakura.
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