How to travel from Beppu to Kamakura, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Kamakura is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Beppu to Kamakura by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,860($165)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Shin-Yokohama.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,087km (675 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Kamakura

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Kamakura by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥19,715 ($145) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,860 ($165).

The distance between Beppu and Kamakura is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 774km (481 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Beppu and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Kamakura is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥22,860 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,715 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Kamakura. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Shin-Yokohama and Yokohama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Kamakura. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Beppu and Kamakura. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beppu to Kamakura. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kamakura is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Kamakura. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Beppu and Kamakura. The distance is around 1,087km (675 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥27,515 ($200).

How do I get from Beppu to Kamakura

Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Kamakura

Transport options from Beppu to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 10m
¥22,860($165)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
¥44,220($325)
hourly981km (609 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane4hrs
¥29,705($215)
hourly1,103km (686 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), Train4h 15m
¥19,715($145)
hourly1,002km (623 miles)
Train to Higoozu, Fly5h 20m
¥22,590($165)
twice daily1,059km (658 miles)
Train
6h 15m
¥27,515($200)
hourly1,130km (702 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
¥16,290($120)
on demand1,087km (675 miles)

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Airports near Kamakura

The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Kamakura
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Kamakura
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Kamakura