The distance between Shizuoka and Kamakura is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Shizuoka 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 Kamakura → Shizuoka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Kamakura.
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There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Kamakura by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,475 ($40).
The distance between Shizuoka and Kamakura is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Shizuoka 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 Shizuoka to Kamakura is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx ¥5,475 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Kamakura. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama and Yokohama. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Enoshima Electric Railway run train services between Shizuoka and Kamakura. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shizuoka and Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shizuoka and Kamakura. The distance is around 145km (90 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 Shizuoka to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around ¥5,475 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | ¥5,475($40) | every 30 mins | 171km (106 miles) |
Train via Odawara | 1h 50m | ¥4,790($35) | hourly | 133km (83 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | ¥2,190($16) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
Enoshima Electric Railway
Shizutetsu Bus
The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.