How to travel from Shinjuku to Kamakura, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Kamakura is around 55km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 47min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Shinjuku to Kamakura by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Ofuna.

  • Duration58min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,095($8)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kamakura.

  • Duration47min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
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Tokyo Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Kamakura.

  • Duration47min
  • Distance62km (38 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Kamakura

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Kamakura by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥1,095 ($8) and will take around 58min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 47min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,485 ($230).

The distance between Shinjuku and Kamakura is around 55km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from Shinjuku and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Kamakura is to take a taxi which takes around 47min and will set you back approx ¥31,485 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥1,095 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Kamakura. It typically takes around 58min and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ofuna. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 58min.

Japan Railways run train services between Shinjuku and Kamakura. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 58min, 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 Shinjuku and Kamakura. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kamakura. instead which will take 47min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Ofuna. instead which will take 58min.

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 Shinjuku and Kamakura. The distance is around 62km (38 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around ¥1,095 ($8).

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Transport options from Shinjuku to Kamakura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
58min
¥1,095($8)
every 20 mins55km (34 miles)
Taxi
47min
¥31,485($230)
on demand62km (38 miles)
Drive
47min
¥960($7)
on demand62km (38 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