Haneda Airport to Tokyo: Fastest, Cheapest & Easiest Ways (Train, Bus, Taxi)

Haneda is the closer of Tokyo’s two airports. Getting from Haneda Airport to Tokyo usually takes about 15 to 50 minutes by train, and many basic train journeys cost under ¥1,000. But there’s no single “best” route. Which one suits you depends on the station nearest your hotel, how much luggage you’re carrying and what time you land.

Fares are adult one-way amounts from operator information checked on October 14, 2026. “IC” refers to fares charged using a Suica or PASMO card; these are sometimes slightly lower than paper-ticket fares. Travel times are typical estimates under normal conditions. Check the latest details before you travel.

Haneda Airport to Tokyo: Quick Comparison

Each fare below is for the named trip, not the same journey. Train times include one change where noted, but not the walk to the platform.

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Best Way from Haneda Airport to Tokyo by Destination

Start with the station nearest your hotel. Trains and buses stop at stations, so you’ll still need to walk, take the subway or catch a short taxi to the door. With heavy bags, one direct ride usually beats a faster route with two changes. Fares are from Terminal 1/2 unless noted.

Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport

The Keikyu Line has two airport stations: Haneda Airport Terminal 3 and Haneda Airport Terminal 1·2, which is a single station serving both domestic terminals. Keikyu lists the fastest trains at 11 minutes to Shinagawa from Terminal 3 and 14 minutes from Terminal 1·2.

• Through service: past Shinagawa, many trains continue onto the Toei Asakusa Line through Higashi-Ginza, Nihombashi and Asakusa, some as far as Chiba Prefecture. That’s why displays may show destinations like Narita Airport or Imba Nihon-idai.
• Avoid the wrong direction: Yokohama-bound trains leave from a different platform. Check the departure board for the destination and stops, and ask staff if you’re unsure.
• Tickets: the machines have English and accept cash and credit cards. For central Tokyo, use the “Toei Line” or “Transfer to JR Lines at Shinagawa” button.
• Cards: Suica and PASMO work. Contactless Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express and other cards also work at gates with a tap reader, but not at Shinagawa’s transfer gates, and children pay adult fares that way.
• Luggage: these are commuter trains with no luggage area or reserved seats, which is tough with a big suitcase at rush hour.

Tokyo Monorail: Best for Hamamatsucho and JR Connections

The Tokyo Monorail runs from Haneda Airport to Monorail Hamamatsucho Station. Unlike Keikyu, it has a separate station for each terminal: Terminal 3, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. At Hamamatsucho, you change to the JR Yamanote Line or Keihin-Tohoku Line for Tokyo Station, Shimbashi, Ueno, Shinjuku and Shibuya.

• Train types: trains are shown as Airport Rapid (fewest stops), Section Rapid or Local. The Airport Rapid is the fastest. Most trains run all the way to Hamamatsucho, but check the destination on the display before you board.
• Fares: ¥520 (IC ¥519) from any Haneda station to Hamamatsucho. That covers only the monorail. The JR fare comes on top, so the totals are about ¥720 to Tokyo Station and about ¥780 to Shinjuku.
• Tickets: the monorail’s ticket machines take cash, not credit cards. With Suica or PASMO, you just tap through both sets of gates.
• Luggage: up to two items per person with a combined weight of 30 kg or less, and less than 250 cm in total dimensions.

Keikyu vs Tokyo Monorail: Which Should You Choose?

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The simple rule: Keikyu for Shinagawa, the Toei Asakusa Line, Yokohama and the lowest fares. The Monorail for Hamamatsucho or a simpler transfer.

Airport Limousine Bus from Haneda

The main operators are Airport Limousine Bus (Airport Transport Service) and Keikyu Bus, which runs the Shibuya and Yokohama routes, and some routes are shared. Buses serve major stations and some hotel areas, not every hotel.

• Main destinations: Tokyo Station and Shinjuku Station West Exit (about 35 minutes each), Shibuya Mark City (about 40), Ikebukuro (about 55) and Asakusa (about 65). In October 2026, the airport listed the Hibiya/Ginza/Shiodome and Otemachi/Marunouchi routes as suspended.
• Where to board: numbered stops on the first floor of each terminal. At Terminal 3, follow the bus signs down from the second-floor Access Hall.
• Tickets: buy before boarding, from machines (Terminals 1 and 2) or machines and counters (Terminal 3). Airport Limousine Bus also sells QR e-tickets online, which you can change up to 5 minutes before departure.
• Luggage: Airport Limousine Bus accepts up to two checked bags per person, each up to 50 × 60 × 120 cm and 30 kg. Keep power banks with you, not in the hold.
• Fares and traffic: fares vary by route, so check the operator’s page. Listed times assume light traffic, and the trip can take much longer at rush hour.

Taxi and Private Transfers from Haneda

Taxi stands

• Terminals 1 and 2: regular taxi stands are on the first floor (arrivals level). There are separate lanes for Kawasaki and Yokohama.
• Terminal 3: follow the taxi signs from the 2F/3F Access Hall down to the first floor (stop 21).
• App and reserved taxis: since October 22, 2025, app-hailed and pre-booked taxis at Terminals 1 and 2 use dedicated stands on the second floor (departures level): near Exit 7 at Terminal 1 and near Exit 2 at Terminal 2. At Terminal 3, the pickup point is on the 8th floor of the P5 parking garage. The pickup point can change, so check your app.

Flat fares from Haneda

The Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association sets flat fares from Haneda to many Tokyo wards, including Chiyoda-ku (Tokyo Station area) ¥7,600, Shibuya-ku ¥8,500, Shinjuku-ku ¥9,000 and Taito-ku (Ueno, Asakusa) ¥9,100. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., a higher late-night flat fare applies, for example ¥10,700 to Shinjuku-ku. Expressway tolls are extra. Closer wards such as Minato, Chuo and Shinagawa aren’t covered, so the meter applies. Not every company offers flat fares, so confirm with the driver before you set off.

Private transfers

A pre-booked car or van with a driver who meets you at arrivals is the least stressful option for families, groups and anyone with a lot of luggage. Prices vary by company and vehicle, so compare quotes and check the cancellation and flight-delay terms.

Where to Catch the Train, Monorail or Bus at Haneda Airport

Check your arrival terminal first. International flights mainly use Terminal 3, but some use Terminal 2. Terminals 1 and 2 are mainly domestic.

Terminal 1

• Keikyu and Monorail: both stations are on the basement level (B1F). Keikyu’s station here is “Haneda Airport Terminal 1·2”.
• Buses and taxis: first floor, arrivals level.

Terminal 2

• Keikyu and Monorail: both on B1F. Keikyu’s Terminal 1·2 station is shared, and the Monorail has its own Terminal 2 station.
• Buses and taxis: first floor, arrivals level.

Terminal 3

• Arrivals: the arrival lobby is on the second floor.
• Keikyu Line: the ticket gates depend on your direction. For central Tokyo and Yokohama, the gates are in the second-floor Arrival Lobby. The gates for Terminals 1 and 2 are on Keikyu’s B2F level.
• Tokyo Monorail: there are gates in the second-floor Arrival Lobby and the third-floor Departure Lobby.
• Buses: first floor (lane 3). Go down from the second-floor Access Hall.
• Taxis: first floor (lane 2), stop 21.

How to Buy Tickets and Use Suica or PASMO

• Ticket machines: both Keikyu and the Monorail have English menus. Check your destination’s fare on the map above the machines, or use the station search on Keikyu’s machines.
• Paper tickets: check whether your ticket covers the whole journey or only one operator. If you change from Keikyu or the Monorail to JR at Shinagawa or Hamamatsucho, you may need a separate JR ticket. Keep each ticket until you finish the segment it covers.
• Suica and PASMO: convenient for Keikyu, the Monorail, JR and the subway. Tap at the gates as directed, including any transfer gates between operators. Mobile Suica and Mobile PASMO can also be used on supported devices. Some airport bus ticket machines accept transit IC cards, but payment options vary by bus operator and route.
• Low balance? The gate won’t open. Top up at the fare adjustment machine just before the gates.

Our guide How to Use Suica & PASMO in Japan explains how to get and top up a card. If you’re new to Japanese trains, read How to Use Trains in Japan before you fly.

What If You Arrive Late at Night?

Your landing time isn’t when you can board a train. Immigration, baggage claim and customs can take an hour or more, so plan from when you’ll reach the arrivals lobby.

• Last trains: Keikyu lists its last Terminal 3 → Shinagawa train at 00:08 (arriving 00:20), and the Monorail’s last trains are also around midnight. They may not connect with JR or the subway.
• Late-night bus: Airport Limousine Bus runs a late-night service to Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. It departs Terminal 3 at 00:20, 01:00, 01:40 and 02:20, and the first bus also stops at Terminals 1 and 2. The fare is ¥2,800. A Keikyu Bus service to Yokohama (YCAT) departs Terminal 3 at 01:20. Schedules can change, so check before you travel.
• Taxi: available at all hours, with late-night flat fares from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Stay near the airport: if you’ll miss the last connections, book an airport-area hotel. Keikyu’s first train from Terminal 3 leaves at 05:26.

What If You Arrive at the Wrong Terminal?

• Free shuttle bus: links all three terminals. First and last departures differ by terminal; service generally runs from around 5 a.m. to after 1 a.m., with frequent buses during the day. Stops: Terminal 1, 1F stop 8; Terminal 2, 1F stop 9; Terminal 3, 1F stop 0.
• Keikyu or Monorail: you can ride between terminals, but you normally pay the regular fare.
• Free transit boarding tickets: these cover Keikyu or Monorail rides between Terminal 3 and Terminals 1/2, but only for passengers connecting between domestic and international flights, or between two international flights. Collect one at an information counter with your passport and boarding pass.
• Terminal 1–2 underground passage: the airport reported the moving walkway out of service due to construction, although travel between Terminals 1 and 2 remained possible. Follow the signs or take the shuttle bus.

Which Transport Option Is Best for Your Trip?

• Solo traveler or couple: Keikyu or the Monorail, depending on your hotel’s station.
• Family with children: an airport bus, or a flat-fare taxi. Split three or four ways, a taxi can cost less than you’d expect.
• Budget traveler: Keikyu, ¥330 to Shinagawa and about ¥540–¥650 to most central stations.
• Large suitcases: a bus or a taxi, especially at rush hour.
• Late-night arrival: check last trains before you fly, with the late-night bus, a taxi or an airport hotel as backup.
• First-time visitor: the route with the fewest changes to your hotel’s station, even if it costs a little more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Recommendation

• Shinagawa, Yokohama and the Toei Asakusa Line (Higashi-Ginza, Nihombashi, Asakusa): Keikyu.
• Hamamatsucho and nearby: Tokyo Monorail.
• Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno: Keikyu + JR for the lowest fare, Monorail + JR for an easier change, or the airport bus to avoid changing at all.
• Heavy luggage, kids or a late arrival: airport bus, taxi, or a night near the airport.

Decide based on your hotel’s nearest station, your luggage, your budget and your arrival time, then confirm fares and timetables on the official sites below. Flying into Tokyo’s other airport? See Narita Airport to Tokyo. For how trains, IC cards and passes work across the country, start with Transport in Japan.