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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kamakura is to night bus which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 11h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kamakura is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥11000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Kamakura station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya and arriving at Yokohama Station East Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at 鎌倉 Kamakura via 新横浜 Shin-yokohama and 戸塚 Totsuka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kamakura?

The distance between Kobe and Kamakura is 552 km. The road distance is 490 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 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Kobe to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kamakura bus from?

Kobe to Kamakura bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kobe Sannomiya station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kamakura train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥18000 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Kobe to Kamakura bus arrive?

Kobe to Kamakura bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Yokohama Station East Exit.

Where does the Kobe to Kamakura train arrive?

Kobe to Kamakura train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), 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 1075+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Kobe to Kamakura - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kobe to Kamakura by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
3h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Yokohama Station East Exitbus Jx202 / ...
8h 14m
¥6,420–17,279
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka to Kamakura Stationnightbus
11h 51m
¥7,476–10,202
Drive 490 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Kamakuracar 490 km
5h 49m
¥8,484–12,255
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 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
3. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
3h 32m
¥11,050–28,440
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 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
3. Take the train from Yokohama to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
3h 58m
¥13,723–21,260
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4h 55m
¥20,432–45,295
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 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
5h 32m
¥17,833–35,870
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 Shinagawatrain
3. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain
5h 28m
¥19,360–39,250

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

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.6 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Shin Yokohama hourly, and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya to Yokohama Station East Exit 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥6,000–17,000 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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