There are 4 ways to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yamanashishi to Tachikawatrain
- Take the train from Tachikawa to Musashi-Kosugitrain Jn
- Take the train from Musashi-Kosugi to Kamakuratrain
2h 35m¥2,365–3,245Drive 117.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamanashi to Kamakuracar 117.9 km
1h 45m¥2,029–2,930Bus
- Take the bus from Yamanashi Gakuin University to Yokohama Station East Exitbus
4h 2m¥3,704–12,918Train via Kawasaki
- Take the train from Yamanashishi to Tachikawatrain
- Take the train from Tachikawa to Musashi-Kosugitrain Jn
- Take the train from 武蔵小杉 Musashi-Kosugi to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain Jo
2h 43m¥2,365–3,245
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamanashi to Kamakura station. However, there are services departing from Yamanashi Gakuin University and arriving at Yokohama Station East Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamanashi to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Yamanashishi and arriving at Kamakura via Tachikawa and Musashi-Kosugi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Yamanashi and Kamakura is 151 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.
The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura, including transfers.
Yamanashi to Kamakura bus services, operated by Keikyu Bus (Keihin Kyuko), depart from Yamanashi Gakuin University station.
Yamanashi to Kamakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamanashishi station.
The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kamakura is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥13000 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Yamanashi, Japan and Kamakura, Japan?
You can take a train from Yamanashishi to Kamakura via Tachikawa and Musashi-Kosugi in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Keikyu Bus (Keihin Kyuko) operates a bus from Yamanashi Gakuin University to Yokohama Station East Exit twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–12,000 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamanashishi to Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tachikawa to Musashi-Kosugi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Musashi-Kosugi to Kamakura
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamanashishi to Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tachikawa to Musashi-Kosugi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 武蔵小杉 Musashi-Kosugi to 鎌倉 Kamakura
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-1807-1810
- Website
- keikyu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Yamanashi Gakuin University to Yokohama Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–12,000
- Schedules at
- keikyu-bus.co.jp
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Yamanashi to Kamakura bus services, operated by Keikyu Bus (Keihin Kyuko), arrive at Yokohama Station East Exit.
Yamanashi to Kamakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tachikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamanashi to Kamakura is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Yamanashi to Kamakura.
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