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 ¥7500 - ¥10000 and takes 10h 49m.

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 29m and costs ¥10000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kamakura and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station via Totsuka and Shin-Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Kobe?

The distance between Kamakura and Kobe is 551 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 subway and train which takes 3h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 Yokohama Subway, depart from Totsuka station.

Train or bus from Kamakura to Kobe?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Kobe is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs ¥8500 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Kamakura to Kobe train arrive?

Kamakura to Kobe train services, operated by Yokohama Subway, arrive at Shin-Yokohama 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 322+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kamakura to Kobe by subway, 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.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Totsuka to Shin-Yokohamasubway [B] Blue Line
2. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
3h 28m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kamakura Station to Ōsakanightbus
10h 49m
¥7,490–9,730
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Shinosaka Hankyubus 0001
8h 43m
¥8,919–17,562
Drive 482.6 km
1. Drive from Kamakura to Kobecar 482.6 km
6h
¥8,355–12,068
Train
1. Take the train from Odawara to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kodama / ...
5h 31m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kamakura to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 29m
¥10,779–21,912
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kamakura to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 57m
¥13,919–22,762
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Kamakura to 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 51m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 25m
¥19,418–46,737
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kamakura to Shinagawatrain
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 36m
¥21,382–46,664

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

58Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥9,510Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kamakura to Kobe.

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Distance: 551.3 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Willer Express operates a bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Shinosaka Hankyu once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,500–17,000 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Alternatively, JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Odawara to Shin-Ōsaka Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 19m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 4 hours.

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