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

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Kamakura is to bus which costs ¥1400 - ¥1800 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Kamakura is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Ueda and arriving at Kamakura via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Ueda to Kamakura?

The distance between Ueda and Kamakura is 243 km. The road distance is 233.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Ueda to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Kamakura train from?

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

Train or bus from Ueda to Kamakura?

The best way to get from Ueda to Kamakura is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1400 - ¥1800 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Ueda to Kamakura train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ueda to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Kamakura is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ueda to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 919+ hotels available in Kamakura.

Ueda to Kamakura - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Kamakura by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō StationHakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to KamakuraJO: Yokosuka
2h 29m
¥6,393–9,161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅 to 横浜駅西口高速
5h 59m
¥1,434–1,732
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）池袋～上田
2. Take the train from Ikebukuro to KamakuraJS: Shōnan-Shinjuku / ...
4h 45m
¥2,350–5,100
Drive 233.5 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Kamakura233.5 km
3h 10m
¥3,971–5,736

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 243.5 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Ueda to Kamakura via Tōkyō Station in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, Tokyu Bus operates a bus from 軽井沢駅 to 横浜駅西口 twice daily. Tickets cost ¥220 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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