How to travel from Kamakura to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Nagoya is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 1h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kamakura to Nagoya by train, subway, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Yokohama then Shin-Yokohama and then to Nagoya.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,460($90)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Yokohama then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥65,165($475)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nagoya.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Nagoya

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Nagoya by train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,365 ($83) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,460 ($90).

The distance between Kamakura and Nagoya is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Kamakura and Nagoya by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Nagoya is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ¥12,460 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,365 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Nagoya. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 15 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Yokohama and Shin-Yokohama. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Japan Railways, Yokohama Subway, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Enoshima Electric Railway and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kamakura and Nagoya. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama then Shin-Yokohama and then to Nagoya. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Yokohama then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Nagoya is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ¥12,460 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Nagoya

Transport options from Kamakura to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 60m
¥12,460($90)
every 15 mins345km (215 miles)
Train via Fujisawa3hrs
¥11,365($83)
every 30 mins308km (191 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
¥65,165($475)
every 30 mins367km (228 miles)
Train to Yokohama, plane3h 45m
¥31,075($225)
every 30 mins626km (389 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
¥4,655($34)
on demand322km (200 miles)

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Airports near Nagoya

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

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya