How to Travel from Haneda Airport to Tokyo

Train is always the major means in Japan, of course going from Haneda Airport to Tokyo city. Besides, the airport bus and taxi are also the main ways of transportation at Haneda Airport. What’s more, there are a few ferries as well.

Tokyo Airport Trains from Haneda Airport to the Downtown

Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Airport Line stretch to Haneda Airport. Via the two lines, the airport is connected with more urban railways. Thus, travelers can get to the downtown of Tokyo with a few transfers quickly.

Transfer to JY Yamanote Line (westwards)		To Shinagawa/ Hamamatsucho	Transfer to JY Yamanote Line (eastwards)
To Shinjuku	To Shibuya	To Shinagawa/ Hamamatsucho	To Tokyo Station	To Ueno
50 min	45 min	15-20 min	30 min	40 min

During holidays or the rush hours, it might be crowded on the trains from Haneda Airport to Tokyo downtown.

Check-in at Haneda Airport:

Arrival floor, 2F of T3; B1F of T1 or T2

Keikyu Airport Line:

Haneda Airport T1-2 - T3 - Tenkubashi - Anamori-inari - Otorill - Kojiya - Keikyu Kamata (confluence to Keikyu Main Line) - … - Shinagawa (Transfer to JR lines)

Tokyo Monorail:

Haneda Airport T2 - T1 - Shin-Seibijo - T3 - Tenkubashi - Seibijo - Showajima - Ryutsu Center - Oi-Keibajo-Mae - Tennozu-Isle (transfer to WTR Rinkai Line) - Hamamatsucho (transfer to JR lines & Daimon station of Toei Oedo Line or Asakusa Line)

Learn more about Private Trains, JR trains, Metro in Tokyo

Airport Bus to Tokyo City, Hotels & Attractions

To Board the Airport Bus

There is never an absence of express bus from Haneda Airport to Tokyo. These buses leave Haneda Airport and run to Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, Kabukicho, Ikebukuro, Asakusa, Odaiba, Tokyo Skytree Town, hotels around Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, etc. Passengers could get to Shinjuku or Tokyo Station in about 35 minutes.

You can check the bus route, operator, timetable, and boarding stop number after your arrival. Then, purchase the ticket at the corresponding bus counter or self-service ticketing machines. If you want an airport shuttle bus to the hotel, it’s also practical to confirm with your hotel for the detailed bus information.

If you miss the last train, the airport shuttle bus running late at night is also friendly to transfer you to Tokyo city from Haneda Airport. It is an alternative way as there are usually 2-3 buses only during the 00:50-02:20 to Asakusa, Tokyo Station, Ginza, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and more sites.

Bus stops: Arrival lobby, 2F, T3; arrival lobby, 1F, T2 or T3

Tokyo Airport Taxi to/from Haneda Airport

Passengers can hail a taxi at Haneda Airport easily, which is especially convenient for travelers who arrive at night. To some regions in Tokyo city, the taxi fare is charged by the distance; while to some spots, the fare is fixed. In addition, an extra charge of the expressway toll and the time-distance combined fare (when it’s unable to move on the road) are also included. Thus, it is quite expensive for a Tokyo airport taxi ride.

Destinations	Shinjuku	Shibuya	Odaiba	Ginza	Ueno	Asakusa	Ikebukuro	Narita Airport
Approx. Fare (JPY)	10,100	8,000	6,300	8,100	10,300	10,400	11,900	36,100

Expressway toll and other surcharge are not included.

Tokyo Taxi

It takes 1-1.5 hours to reach Shinjuku from Haneda Airport. However, the estimated travelling time is inaccurate because it’s likely to be stuck in the traffic jam or something else. Thereout, the fare would also change accordingly.

At the taxi stand of T3, some excellent international taxies are on service. With the sticker of “English Certified Driver”, you needn’t worry about the language barrier when talking with the driver. With the sticker of “Excellent Service Taxi”, you could get a good service on the taxi trip. However, these taxies are often luxury and cost more.

Taxi stands:

T3: No.21 stop, down the escalator from the arrival lobby, follow the signs

T1: No.0 & No.19 (reserved), No. 2 & 18

T2: No.1 (reserved taxies), No. 3 & 19

See Also: Tokyo Taxi

Ferry around Tokyo Bay

Located by Tokyo Bay, Haneda Airport has a wharf with the regular boat route to Yokohama Minato Mirai Pukarisanbashi Pier. You’d better consult and book the ticket in advance if you would like a cruise, as there is one trip (16:45-18:15) opened on Sunday only. Jet cruise around the airport is available on every Sunday likewise. Also, the cruise perhaps is canceled for the sudden severe weather.

There was the cruise to Odaiba Seaside Park, where more water buses accessible to Asakusa and more piers along the Sumida River. But it has been out of service tentatively.

Haneda Airport Wharf:

the northern bank of Tamagawa River, a little bit west to T3 of Haneda Airport, about 5-minute walk from the terminal and Keikyu station T3.