The distance between Hiroshima and Kamakura is around 733km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Kamakura by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kamakura → Hiroshima if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
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Take the train to Shin-Yokohama.
Take the bus to Tokyo then take the train to Kamakura.
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There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Kamakura by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥17,660 ($130) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,765 ($160).
The distance between Hiroshima and Kamakura is around 733km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hiroshima and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Kamakura is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥21,765 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,660 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Kamakura. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama and Yokohama. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Kamakura. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Hiroshima and Kamakura. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Hiroshima and Kamakura. The distance is around 780km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥25,465 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | ¥21,765($160) | hourly | 733km (456 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | ¥41,890($305) | every 4 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
Bus to 宍道(山陰道), Fly | 5h 20m | ¥45,450($330) | 4 times a day | 857km (533 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | ¥25,465($185) | every 30 mins | 820km (509 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 50m | ¥17,660($130) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | ¥11,365($83) | on demand | 780km (484 miles) |
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hiroshima Electric Railway
The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.