How to travel from Hiroshima to Kamakura, Japan

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.

6 routes found

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 KamakuraHiroshima if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yokohama.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,465($185)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tokyo then take the train to Kamakura.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,660($130)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance780km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Kamakura

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Hiroshima to Kamakura

Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Kamakura

Transport options from Hiroshima to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
¥21,765($160)
hourly733km (456 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
¥41,890($305)
every 4 hours789km (490 miles)
Bus to 宍道(山陰道), Fly5h 20m
¥45,450($330)
4 times a day857km (533 miles)
Train
4h 10m
¥25,465($185)
every 30 mins820km (509 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 50m
¥17,660($130)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
¥11,365($83)
on demand780km (484 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