How to travel from Nagoya to Kamakura, Japan

The distance between Nagoya and Kamakura 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 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nagoya to Kamakura 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 Shin-Yokohama then Yokohama and then to Kamakura.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,460($90)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥55,170($405)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance316km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Kamakura

There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Kamakura by train, subway, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,365 ($83) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,460 ($90).

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

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Nagoya and Kamakura 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 Nagoya to Kamakura is to take the train and then take the underground which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥12,460 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Kamakura, 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 Nagoya and Kamakura. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 15 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagoya to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama and Yokohama. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Yokohama Subway, Japan Railways, Japan Railways (JR) and Enoshima Electric Railway run train services between Nagoya and Kamakura. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Nagoya and Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yokohama then Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Kamakura. We recommend that you fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. 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 Nagoya and Kamakura. The distance is around 316km (197 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 Nagoya to Kamakura is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥12,460 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Kamakura

Transport options from Nagoya to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
¥12,460($90)
every 15 mins345km (215 miles)
Train via Odawara3h 10m
¥11,365($83)
hourly308km (191 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
¥55,170($405)
every 30 mins363km (225 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
¥30,665($225)
every 30 mins623km (387 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train3h 40m
¥60,510($440)
every 2 hours497km (309 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
¥4,655($34)
on demand316km (197 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