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.
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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Take the train to Yokohama then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB).
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Take the train to Shin-Kobe.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 30m | ¥23,685($175) | every 15 mins | 482km (299 miles) |
Train to Yokohama, Fly | 2h 40m | ¥24,505($180) | every 30 mins | 485km (302 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | ¥55,445($405) | hourly | 674km (419 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ¥18,480($135) | every 20 mins | 551km (342 miles) |
Train via Nagoya | 4h 10m | ¥19,575($145) | every 30 mins | 510km (317 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ¥7,530($55) | on demand | 515km (320 miles) |
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Skymark Airlines
The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.