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

The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Kobe is to night bus which costs ¥7000 - ¥10000 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥10000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 鎌倉 Kamakura and arriving at Shin Kobe via 戸塚 Totsuka and Shin Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Kobe?

The distance between Kamakura and Kobe is 552 km. The road distance is 482.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamakura to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kamakura to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Kobe train from?

Kamakura to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Yokohama station.

Train or bus from Kamakura to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Kobe is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥18000 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Kamakura to Kobe train arrive?

Kamakura to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.

Can I drive from Kamakura to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Kobe is 483 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Kamakura to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 323+ hotels available in Kobe.

Kamakura to Kobe - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kamakura to Kobe 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 Shin Yokohama to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
4h 32m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kamakura Station to Ōsakanightbus
10h 20m
¥7,470–9,730
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Kobe Sannomiyabus 0001 / ...
9h 37m
¥9,413–17,554
Drive 482.6 km
1. Drive from Kamakura to Kobecar 482.6 km
6h
¥8,404–12,140
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
6h 17m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 横浜 Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 38m
¥10,923–21,904
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 横浜 Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 5m
¥14,063–21,754
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 横浜 Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4. Take the train from Maiko to Motomachitrain
4h 59m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 東京 Tōkyōtrain
2. Take the train from 東京 Tōkyō to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 21m
¥17,823–43,843
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 33m
¥21,383–44,665

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥9,550Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kamakura to Kobe.

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Distance: 551.6 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yokohama to Shin Kobe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Kobe Sannomiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥9,000–17,000 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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