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

The cheapest way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct bus between Yamanashi and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamanashi to Kamakura station. However, there are services departing from Yamanashi Gakuin University and arriving at Yokohama Station East Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Yamanashi and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Yamanashi to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from 山梨市 Yamanashishi and arriving at Kamakura via Hachioji and Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Yamanashi to Kamakura?

The distance between Yamanashi and Kamakura is 138 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamanashi to Kamakura bus from?

Yamanashi to Kamakura bus services, operated by Keikyu Bus (Keihin Kyuko), depart from Yamanashi Gakuin University station.

Where do I catch the Yamanashi to Kamakura train from?

Yamanashi to Kamakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 山梨市 Yamanashishi station.

Train or bus from Yamanashi to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥13000 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Yamanashi to Kamakura bus arrive?

Yamanashi to Kamakura bus services, operated by Keikyu Bus (Keihin Kyuko), arrive at Yokohama Station East Exit.

Where does the Yamanashi to Kamakura train arrive?

Yamanashi to Kamakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.

Can I drive from Yamanashi to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamanashi to Kamakura is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Yamanashi to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 1098+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Yamanashi to Kamakura - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Co / ...
2. Take the train from Hachioji to Yokohamatrain Yokohamasenkaisoku / ...
2h 31m
¥2,235–3,015
Drive 117.9 km
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1. Drive from Yamanashi to Kamakuracar 117.9 km
1h 45m
¥1,816–2,623
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yamanashi Gakuin University to Yokohama Station East Exitbus
4h 2m
¥3,704–12,918
Train via Kawasaki
1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Tachikawatrain
2. Take the train from 立川 Tachikawa to 武蔵小杉 Musashi-Kosugitrain Jn
3. Take the train from Musashi-Kosugi to Kamakuratrain
2h 36m
¥2,355–3,195

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Distance: 137.8 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to Kamakura via Hachioji and Yokohama in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, Keikyu Bus (Keihin Kyuko) operates a bus from Yamanashi Gakuin University to Yokohama Station East Exit twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–12,000 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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