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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kamakura is to bus which costs ¥4700 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Kamakura via Shin-Yokohama and Totsuka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kamakura?

The distance between Kobe and Kamakura is 551 km. The road distance is 489.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kobe to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kamakura train from?

Kobe to Kamakura train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Kobe to Kamakura train arrive?

Kobe to Kamakura train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kamakura is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Kobe to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 929+ hotels available in Kamakura.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kobe 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 Shin-Kōbe Station to Shin-Yokohamatrain Nozomi
3h 35m
¥12,824–17,492
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Yokohama Station YCATbus
10h 52m
¥4,710–16,600
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Kamakura Stationnightbus
11h 51m
¥7,476–10,156
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Kamakuracar 489.7 km
5h 49m
¥8,355–12,067
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Odawaratrain Kodama
5h 57m
¥12,507–20,688
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from Yokohama to Kamakuratrain
3h 43m
¥12,270–20,750
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Yokohama to Kamakuratrain
4h 8m
¥13,943–35,570
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4. Take the train from Yokohama to Kamakuratrain
5h 6m
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kamakuratrain
5h 15m
¥16,860–56,350
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
5h 45m
¥20,793–49,310

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

56Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥11,348Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kobe to Kamakura.

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Distance: 551.3 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Shin-Yokohama every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Yokohama Station YCAT once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,300–16,000 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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