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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kamakura is to night bus and train which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Kamakura via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Sendai to Kamakura?

The distance between Sendai and Kamakura is 379 km. The road distance is 395.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Sendai to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Kamakura train from?

Sendai to Kamakura train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train, bus or fly from Sendai to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Sendai to Kamakura is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥9500 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs ¥25000 - ¥60000 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Sendai to Kamakura train arrive?

Sendai to Kamakura train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kamakura is 395 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Sendai to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 938+ hotels available in Kamakura.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sendai 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 Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kamakuratrain JO: Yokosuka
3h 15m
¥9,155–12,782
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Yokohama Station East Exitbus
7h 32m
¥4,310–9,500
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sendai Station West exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kamakuratrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku / ...
8h 10m
¥4,450–6,100
Drive 395.2 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Kamakuracar 395.2 km
5h 20m
¥6,785–9,800
Train via Saitama
1. Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain Yamabiko / ...
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Kamakuratrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku / ...
3h 38m
¥8,884–12,469
Fly from Sendai Airport
1. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SDJ - HND
6h 13m
¥25,604–57,176
Bus to Yamagata Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
3. Take the train from Yokohama to Kamakuratrain
5h 41m
¥15,903–26,561
Bus to Shonai Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sendai eki mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus
2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
7h 33m
¥13,601–40,070
Train to Akita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sendai to Akitatrain
2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane AXT - HND
6h 59m
¥21,771–41,319

Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

175Weekly Planes

4h 1mAverage Duration

¥15,295Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sendai to Kamakura.

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Distance: 378.9 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Kamakura via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sendai Station to Yokohama Station East Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,900–9,000 and the journey takes 7h.

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