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How to get fromYamagata to Kamakuraby train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Yamagata to Kamakura by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yamagata to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain train Jo
    3h 54m
    ¥5,807–7,567

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Yamagata Station West Gate to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Jx852
    9h 18m
    ¥5,150–12,340

  3. Drive  409.6 km

    1. Drive from Yamagata to Kamakuracar car 409.6 km
    5h 12m
    ¥7,048–10,181

  4. Fly from Yamagata Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane GAJ - HND
    2. Take the train from 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain train
    3h 35m
    ¥12,820–22,170

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain train Jo
    4h 16m
    ¥6,424–8,795

  6. Bus to Shonai Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYO - HND
    6h 17m
    ¥46,676–103,877

Yamagata to Kamakura by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,807Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Yamagata to 鎌倉 Kamakura via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Yamagata Station West Gate to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 59m.

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