How to travel from Sendai to Kamakura, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Kamakura is around 379km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Sendai 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 KamakuraSendai if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,870($95)
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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Kamakura

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Kamakura by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥12,870 ($95) and will take around 3hrs.

The distance between Sendai and Kamakura is around 379km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Sendai and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Kamakura is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥12,870 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,870 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Kamakura. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways run train services between Sendai and Kamakura. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3hrs, 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 Sendai and Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Sendai and Kamakura. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥12,870 ($95).

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Transport options from Sendai to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
¥12,870($95)
every 30 mins379km (235 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
¥6,160($45)
on demand419km (260 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