How to travel from Hakodate to Kamakura, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Kamakura is around 749km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakodate to Kamakura by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KamakuraHakodate if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,995($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Aomori then take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi-guchi then take the train to Kamakura.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,040($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Aomori Terminal then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,745($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Kamakura

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Kamakura by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,995 ($240).

The distance between Hakodate and Kamakura is around 749km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Hakodate and Kamakura by train.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Kamakura is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥32,995 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Kamakura is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Kamakura. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways run train services between Hakodate and Kamakura. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 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 Hakodate and Kamakura. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakodate to Kamakura. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 5h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥27,655 ($200).

How do I get from Hakodate to Kamakura

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Kamakura

Transport options from Hakodate to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥32,995($240)
hourly749km (465 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
¥33,265($245)
every 3 hours1,137km (707 miles)
Train
5h 15m
¥27,655($200)
every 20 mins894km (555 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 55m
¥22,040($160)
once daily939km (584 miles)
Ferry and Bus
15h 45m
¥13,690($100)
once daily899km (558 miles)
Ferry and Car
12hrs
¥15,745($115)
twice daily897km (557 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