Haneda Airport to Tokyo: Monorail, Train, Bus or Taxi?

Haneda is Tokyo's closer airport, about 15 kilometres south of the city centre, so getting into town is quick. Two railways serve it: the Tokyo Monorail reaches Hamamatsucho in about fifteen to twenty minutes, and the Keikyu line reaches Shinagawa in about fifteen. From either, the JR Yamanote line continues to Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Shinjuku. Buses and taxis are useful late at night or with a lot of luggage.

By train

• Tokyo Monorail — runs from all three terminals to Hamamatsucho, where you change to the JR Yamanote line. Covered by the Japan Rail Pass, and there are good views of Tokyo Bay on the way.
• Keikyu line — runs to Shinagawa, a major station on the Yamanote line and a shinkansen stop. Some trains continue onto the Asakusa subway line for Ginza and Asakusa without a change.

Both accept IC cards such as Suica and PASMO, so you can tap in without buying a ticket.

By bus

Airport limousine buses run from each terminal to Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro and many large hotels. They take from about thirty minutes to an hour depending on traffic, and the driver loads your bags. Buses also run through the night at reduced frequency, when trains have stopped.

By taxi or private car

A taxi to central Tokyo takes about thirty minutes outside rush hours, and fixed fares apply to set areas of the city. For families and groups, a private transfer booked in advance is often the easiest choice after a long flight.

Tips

• Check your terminal. International flights use Terminal 3 and some use Terminal 2. Domestic flights use Terminals 1 and 2.
• Late arrivals. The last trains leave around midnight. After that, use a night bus, a taxi or a pre-booked transfer.
• Connecting to the shinkansen. Take the Keikyu line to Shinagawa and board the bullet train there, without crossing the city.

Arriving at the other airport instead? See Narita Airport to Tokyo. Then where to stay in Tokyo helps you choose a base.