How to travel from Chiba to Kamakura, Japan

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,915($14)

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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Kamakura

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chiba to Kamakura

Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Kamakura

Transport options from Chiba to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
¥1,915($14)
every 15 mins93km (58 miles)
Train via Tokyo1h 45m
¥1,915($14)
every 15 mins94km (58 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
¥1,370($10)
on demand87km (54 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