How to travel from Kamakura to Kobe, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Kobe is around 482km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yokohama then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,685($175)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Kobe.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)

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Drive

Drive to Kobe.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Kobe

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Kobe by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,685 ($175).

The distance between Kamakura and Kobe is around 482km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Kamakura and Kobe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Kobe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Kobe. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Totsuka and Shin-Yokohama. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kamakura and Kobe. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 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 Kamakura and Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Kobe is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Kobe. Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Kamakura and Kobe. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Kobe is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).

How do I get from Kamakura to Kobe

Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Kobe

Transport options from Kamakura to Kobe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 30m
¥23,685($175)
every 15 mins482km (299 miles)
Train to Yokohama, Fly2h 40m
¥24,505($180)
every 30 mins485km (302 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 45m
¥55,445($405)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥18,480($135)
every 20 mins551km (342 miles)
Train via Nagoya4h 10m
¥19,575($145)
every 30 mins510km (317 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
¥7,530($55)
on demand515km (320 miles)

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Airports near Kobe

The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Kobe
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Kobe
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kobe