Haneda Airport to Tokyo

The good news: Haneda is close

Haneda sits much closer to central Tokyo than Narita — to the south, near Tokyo Bay — which makes this the easier, quicker and cheaper airport transfer of the two. Where Narita is an hour-plus expedition, Haneda is often around half an hour into the centre by train. That changes the calculus: rail is fast and inexpensive, and even a taxi is a far more reasonable proposition late at night than it would be from Narita.

As with any Tokyo transfer, the right choice still comes down to where you're staying. Haneda's two rail routes reach different parts of the city most conveniently, so the trick is matching the line to your neighbourhood. Below we lay out the monorail, the Keikyū line, the bus and taxis, and finish with quick picks.

Note that Haneda has multiple terminals, including the international Terminal 3 — make sure you head for the train or bus stop signed from your arrivals terminal, as the airport is large.

Narita vs Haneda Transfer Guide

The full decision round-up across both airports — useful if you can still choose which airport to fly into.

Where to Stay in Tokyo

Pick your Tokyo base first — it decides which Haneda line is easiest.

By train: the Monorail vs the Keikyū line

Haneda has two rail options, and which suits you depends on your destination. The Tokyo Monorail runs from the airport terminals to Hamamatsuchō, where you transfer to the JR Yamanote line for Tokyo Station, the east side and the wider JR network. It's a scenic, frequent ride over the bayside, and pairs naturally with hotels reached easily from the Yamanote loop.

The Keikyū line runs to Shinagawa — a major hub where you can change to the JR Yamanote line and the Tōkaidō Shinkansen — and, crucially, many Keikyū services through-run onto the Toei Asakusa subway line. That through-service means you can ride from Haneda toward Shimbashi, Higashi-Ginza, Nihonbashi and on to Asakusa without changing trains, which is excellent if your hotel is on or near that corridor. Just check whether your specific train continues onto the Toei line or terminates earlier.

Both routes are inexpensive and run often. An IC card makes either effortless — tap in at Haneda, tap out (or transfer) at the other end. For most travellers the question is simply: Yamanote-side hotel via the monorail and Hamamatsuchō, or the Shinagawa/Asakusa-line corridor via Keikyū? Verify current fares and the last departures if you're landing late, though late options are generally better here than from Narita.

• Tokyo Monorail → Hamamatsuchō → transfer to JR Yamanote line (Tokyo Station, the east side, wider JR).
• Keikyū line → Shinagawa (transfer to Yamanote + Shinkansen); many trains through-run onto the Toei Asakusa line direct to Shimbashi, Nihonbashi and Asakusa.
• Check whether your Keikyū service continues onto the Toei line or stops earlier.
• Both are cheap and frequent — an IC card makes either a simple tap-through.

Suica & PASMO Guide

Set up a tap-and-go IC card so the monorail or Keikyū transfer is one smooth tap each way.

Best Hotels in Shinjuku

For a Shinjuku base, the monorail to Hamamatsuchō and the Yamanote loop is the straightforward route.

By bus or taxi

The Airport Limousine bus runs from Haneda to many major hotels and city terminals — Shinjuku, Tokyo Station, Ginza, Asakusa, Shibuya and more — with luggage in the hold and no transfers. As at Narita, it's the comfort choice for families, anyone with heavy or multiple bags, or a hotel that's awkward to reach from a station. The trade-off is the same too: it's subject to road traffic, so it can be slower and less predictable than the train.

Because Haneda is so close to the city, taxis are genuinely viable here in a way they aren't from Narita. A late-night arrival after the trains have wound down, or a group splitting the fare with lots of luggage, can reasonably take a taxi or pre-booked private transfer into the centre without the eye-watering cost a Narita taxi would carry. It's still pricier than the train, so weigh it against your arrival time and group size rather than defaulting to it.

If you land very late, you'll have more and later options from Haneda than from Narita — but still confirm the last trains, buses and any fixed-fare taxi services before you count on them, and have a fallback in mind.

• Airport Limousine bus: direct to major hotels/terminals, luggage stowed, no transfers — best for heavy bags and families; traffic-dependent.
• Taxi/private transfer: far more reasonable than from Narita given the short distance — sensible late at night or for groups; still pricier than rail.
• Late arrival: more and later options than Narita, but verify last services and keep a fallback.

Tokyo Airport Hotels

Where to stay near Haneda or in the city for very early or very late flights.

Quick picks by traveller

How the Haneda options usually resolve. The structure is stable; treat all fares, timetables and last-service times as things to verify before you travel.

• Staying on the Yamanote loop / east side: Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsuchō, then the Yamanote line.
• Staying around Shinagawa, Shimbashi, Nihonbashi or Asakusa: Keikyū line (with Toei through-service for a one-seat ride).
• Heavy luggage, family, or an awkward-to-reach hotel: Airport Limousine bus.
• Very late landing or a group with lots of bags: taxi or pre-booked transfer — reasonable here given the short distance.
• Verify current fares, schedules and the last services of the day before you fly.

How long does it take to get from Haneda to central Tokyo?

Haneda is close in — to the south near Tokyo Bay — so transfers are quick, often around half an hour into the centre by train. That's a world apart from Narita's hour-plus journey, and it's the main reason Haneda is the easier of the two airports to arrive at.

Your exact time depends on your destination and route — the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsuchō, the Keikyū line to Shinagawa or through to Asakusa, the bus, or a taxi. The Airport Limousine bus depends on road traffic and can run longer. Confirm current timetables for your route before you rely on them.

Should I take the Tokyo Monorail or the Keikyū line from Haneda?

It depends on your neighbourhood. The Tokyo Monorail runs to Hamamatsuchō, where you transfer to the JR Yamanote line — convenient for Tokyo Station, the east side and the wider JR network. The Keikyū line runs to Shinagawa (a hub for the Yamanote and the Tōkaidō Shinkansen) and, crucially, many Keikyū trains through-run onto the Toei Asakusa subway line.

That through-service means you can ride from Haneda toward Shimbashi, Higashi-Ginza, Nihonbashi and on to Asakusa without changing trains — excellent for hotels on that corridor. Just check whether your specific Keikyū train continues onto the Toei line or terminates earlier. Both routes are inexpensive and frequent.

Is a taxi from Haneda to Tokyo worth it?

Because Haneda is so close to the city, a taxi is far more reasonable here than from Narita. A late-night arrival after the trains have wound down, or a group of three or four splitting the fare with lots of luggage, can sensibly take a taxi or pre-booked private transfer into the centre without the eye-watering cost a Narita taxi would carry.

It's still pricier than the train, so weigh it against your arrival time and group size rather than defaulting to it. Verify current fares and any fixed-fare airport taxi options before relying on them.

Which terminal at Haneda should I head to for the trains?

Haneda has multiple terminals, including the international Terminal 3, and the airport is large, so follow the signage from your specific arrivals terminal to the train or bus stops. Both the Tokyo Monorail and the Keikyū line have stations serving the terminals, with clear signs directing you from arrivals.

If you've an IC card (Suica or PASMO), either rail route is a simple tap-through from the airport. Confirm your terminal and the connection on arrival, as the layout differs between the domestic and international terminals.