The distance between Chiba and Kamakura is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chiba to Kamakura by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kamakura → Chiba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura.
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There are several options for getting from Chiba to Kamakura by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥1,915 ($14) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,370 ($10).
The distance between Chiba and Kamakura is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Chiba and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Kamakura is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ¥1,370 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥1,915 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Kamakura. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
Japan Railways, Narita Express (N'EX) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Chiba and Kamakura. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiba and Kamakura. We recommend that you drive to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chiba and Kamakura. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around ¥1,915 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 35m | ¥1,915($14) | every 15 mins | 93km (58 miles) |
Train via Tokyo | 1h 45m | ¥1,915($14) | every 15 mins | 94km (58 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | ¥1,370($10) | on demand | 87km (54 miles) |
Keisei bus
Airport Limousine
Keikyu Airport Limousine
Narita Express (N'EX)
The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.