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

The cheapest way to get from Chikuma to Kamakura is to bus and train which costs ¥2800 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chikuma to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Chikuma and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Chikuma to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Yashiro and arriving at Kamakura via Nagano and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Chikuma to Kamakura?

The distance between Chikuma and Kamakura is 291 km. The road distance is 255.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chikuma to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chikuma to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chikuma to Kamakura train from?

Chikuma to Kamakura train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Nagano station.

Train or bus from Chikuma to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Chikuma to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Chikuma to Kamakura train arrive?

Chikuma to Kamakura train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Chikuma to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Chikuma to Kamakura is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chikuma to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 948+ hotels available in Kamakura.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kamakuratrain JO: Yokosuka
3h 19m
¥7,176–10,570
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 上田駅前（１番のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）bus 池袋～上田 / ...
2. Take the train from Ikebukuro to Kamakuratrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku / ...
6h 18m
¥2,807–5,619
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
5h 50m
¥4,860–9,300
Drive 255.9 km
1. Drive from Chikuma to Kamakuracar 255.9 km
3h 34m
¥4,353–6,287

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chikuma to Kamakura.

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Distance: 291.3 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Yashiro to Kamakura via Nagano and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,400–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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