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

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Kamakura is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gion to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥10000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Kamakura station. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Kamakura Station via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Gion to Kamakura?

The distance between Gion and Kamakura is 483 km. The road distance is 420.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gion to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥10000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Gion to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Kamakura bus from?

Gion to Kamakura bus services, operated by Nankai Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Train or bus from Gion to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Gion to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥10000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥14000 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Gion to Kamakura bus arrive?

Gion to Kamakura bus services, operated by Nankai Bus, arrive at Kamakura Station.

Can I drive from Gion to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Kamakura is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Gion to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 948+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Gion to Kamakura - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Gion to Kamakura by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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 Kyōto to Shin-Yokohamatrain Nozomi
3h 18m
¥10,890–16,100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exitbus Jx226 / ...
8h 5m
¥3,640–13,830
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kamakura Stationnightbus
10h 21m
¥7,230–9,730
Drive 420.6 km
1. Drive from Gion to Kamakuracar 420.6 km
4h 52m
¥7,196–10,394
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Odawaratrain Kodama
5h 25m
¥10,570–17,260
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Minami-ibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Yokohama to Kamakuratrain
4h 39m
¥12,808–24,584
Line 17 bus, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from Yokohama to Kamakuratrain
4h 33m
¥15,690–29,190
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from Yokohama to Kamakuratrain
5h 16m
¥19,340–29,230
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 Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Ōfuna Stationtrain
6h 20m
¥18,658–44,124
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kamakuratrain
6h 5m
¥22,780–73,590
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Shin-Kobe Station to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
6h 44m
¥23,390–51,530

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

224Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥11,108Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gion to Kamakura.

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Distance: 482.8 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Kamakura, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kyōto to Shin-Yokohama every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥10,000–15,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–13,000 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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