How to travel from Kōfu to Kamakura, Japan

The distance between Kōfu and Kamakura is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kōfu to Kamakura by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KamakuraKōfu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Ofuna.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,655($34)
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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance128km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Kamakura

There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Kamakura by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,655 ($34) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,915 ($14).

The distance between Kōfu and Kamakura is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (59 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kōfu and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Kamakura is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ¥1,915 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,655 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Kamakura. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinjuku(Jr) and Ofuna. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways run train services between Kōfu and Kamakura. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Kōfu and Kamakura. We recommend that you drive to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) and then to Ofuna. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Kōfu and Kamakura. The distance is around 128km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥4,655 ($34).

How do I get from Kōfu to Kamakura

Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Kamakura

Transport options from Kōfu to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥4,655($34)
hourly176km (109 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
¥1,915($14)
on demand128km (80 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