How to Get From Haneda Airport to Tokyo: All Options Compared
From Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda is dramatically closer to central Tokyo than Narita — just 30 minutes by train, and only 18 km from Tokyo Station. If you have the choice between flying into Narita or Haneda, Haneda wins for almost every destination in central Tokyo.
Tokyo Monorail
Time: 13 min to HamamatsuchoCost: ¥500 ($3.50) one-way
Best for
Travelers transferring to JR Yamanote line at Hamamatsucho
How it works
Follow Monorail signs from any Haneda terminal. Trains every 4 min.
Pros
Cheapest option, fast, frequent. Covered by JR Pass.
Cons
Requires transfer to Yamanote line at Hamamatsucho for most central destinations.
Keikyu Line train
Time: 13-17 min to ShinagawaCost: ¥330 ($2.30) one-way
Best for
Travelers heading to Shinagawa, then onward to anywhere on the Yamanote
How it works
Follow Keikyu signs. Trains every 5 min. Express trains skip some stops.
Pros
Cheapest option, transfers easily to Shinagawa Shinkansen and Yamanote line.
Cons
Less luggage space than the Monorail. Crowded during rush hour.
Limousine Bus
Time: 30-60 minCost: ¥1,300-1,600 ($9-11)
Best for
Hotel-direct travelers and those with heavy luggage
How it works
Buy ticket at Limousine Bus counter or curbside vending machine.
Pros
Direct to major hotels. Storage for big luggage.
Cons
Slower than train in heavy traffic.
Taxi
Time: 30-45 minCost: ¥5,000-9,000 ($35-60)
Best for
Groups, late-night arrivals, or short transfers to nearby hotels
How it works
Official taxi rank at all terminals.
Pros
Door-to-door. Reasonable fare for short distances. Many drivers speak some English.
Cons
Significantly more expensive than trains. Traffic-dependent.
