The distance between Wakayama and Kamakura is around 522km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Wakayama to Kamakura by train, car, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura.
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Take the train to Shinimamiya and then to Shin-Yokohama.
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There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Kamakura by train, car, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥19,305 ($140) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,560 ($195).
The distance between Wakayama and Kamakura is around 522km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Wakayama and Kamakura by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Kamakura is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥26,560 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Kamakura, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,305 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Kamakura. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Kamakura. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wakayamadaigakumae, Shinimamiya, Shin-Osaka, Shin-Yokohama and Yokohama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Nankai Railways and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Wakayama and Kamakura. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Wakayama and Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Kamakura. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Yokohama and then to Kamakura. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Wakayama and Kamakura. The distance is around 522km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Kamakura is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥20,535 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | ¥26,560($195) | hourly | 529km (328 miles) |
Train to Shirahama, Fly | 3h 30m | ¥34,500($250) | every 20 mins | 606km (376 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 4h 35m | ¥38,605($280) | every 4 hours | 611km (380 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 4hrs | ¥26,150($190) | hourly | 531km (330 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | ¥20,535($150) | hourly | 592km (368 miles) |
Train via Shinimamiya | 5h 40m | ¥19,305($140) | hourly | 555km (345 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | ¥7,530($55) | on demand | 522km (324 miles) |
Meiko Bus
Nankai Bus
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise
Skymark Airlines
Nankai ferry
The following major airports near Kamakura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.