Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo
From Haneda the fastest cheap options are the Keikyu line to Shinagawa or the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho, both about 15–20 minutes. Airport Limousine buses go straight to many hotels and big stations if you have heavy luggage.
Tokyo has two big airports. Haneda (HND) is much closer to the centre; many long-haul flights still use Narita (NRT), about 60–70 km away. Check which one is on your ticket.
Best for most people: Train. Keikyu and the Monorail are cheap, frequent and connect at Shinagawa or Hamamatsucho to the JR Yamanote line that circles central Tokyo.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Keikyu Airport line from the terminal station to Shinagawa (some trains run through to Asakusa on the Toei Asakusa line) | about 15–20 min to Shinagawa | every few minutes | about ¥300–400 | about 05:30–00:00 | Pay with a Suica/PASMO IC card or a contactless bank card at many gates; IC cards can be bought or loaded on a phone. |
| monorail Tokyo Monorail from the terminal to Hamamatsucho, then JR lines | about 15–25 min to Hamamatsucho | every 4–10 min | about ¥500 | about 05:00–00:00 | Good for hotels near Ginza, Shimbashi and Tokyo Tower. |
| bus Airport Limousine Bus (and other airport buses) from stops outside Arrivals to major stations and hotels | about 30–75 min depending on traffic | varies by route | about ¥1,000–1,500 | mainly daytime and evening; a few late-night/early-morning runs | Staff load your bags; buy tickets at the counter in Arrivals. |
| taxi Official taxi rank outside Arrivals | about 25–40 min | about ¥7,000–12,000 to central wards; fixed-fare zones exist, late-night surcharge applies | 24 h | Taxis are metered and honest; most take cards and IC cards. Doors open automatically. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Narita International Airport — NRT — Narita Express (N'EX) to Tokyo Station, Shinagawa and Shinjuku in about 55–90 min (about ¥3,000+), or the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno/Nippori in about 40–45 min (about ¥2,500+). Cheaper but slower: Keisei Access Express trains and low-cost airport buses to Tokyo Station (about ¥1,300–1,500). A taxi costs roughly ¥20,000–30,000.
Tips
- Get a Suica or PASMO IC card (physical or in Apple Wallet) — it works on trains, metro, buses and in convenience stores.
- Rush hour (about 07:30–09:30) trains are very crowded; with big suitcases the airport bus is easier.
- Trains stop around midnight; for late arrivals check the few late-night buses or take a taxi.
- If you land at Narita, allow 1–1.5 hours to reach central Tokyo.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Haneda to central Tokyo?
Roughly ¥7,000–12,000 depending on the area, with fixed-fare zones for some central wards and a surcharge of about 20% late at night. Taxis are metered, safe and accept cards. From Narita expect roughly ¥20,000–30,000, so most visitors take the train or bus from there.
Haneda or Narita — which is better?
Haneda is much closer: 15–30 minutes to most central areas versus about an hour from Narita. If you can choose, Haneda saves time and money. Narita is still well connected by the Narita Express and Keisei Skyliner, and low-cost airport buses to Tokyo Station are a good budget option.
Are there trains at night?
No. Trains and the Monorail stop running at around midnight and restart at about 05:00. A few airport buses run late at night or very early, but timetables change, so check before you fly. Otherwise a taxi is the only option after midnight.
Can I pay by card?
Yes, in most cases. Many Keikyu and Tokyo Monorail gates now take contactless bank cards, and the ticket machines accept cards. An IC card such as Suica or PASMO is still the easiest way to pay. Airport bus counters and taxis generally take cards too.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.