Haneda Airport to central Tokyo: the Keikyu line, the monorail, the limousine bus or a taxi

💡 The Short Version: Haneda (HND) is Tokyo’s inner-city airport, located on Tokyo Bay just 14 kilometres south of Tokyo Station. The Tokyo Monorail departs every four minutes, reaching Hamamatsucho in 13 minutes for ¥520 (change to the JR Yamanote Line). The Keikyu Airport Line reaches Shinagawa in 11 to 14 minutes for ¥330, offering through-service onto the Toei Asakusa subway line for Ginza, Nihombashi, and Asakusa without changing trains. Airport Limousine Buses serve major hotel hubs for ¥1,000 to ¥1,400 (¥2,800 on late-night runs). Or book a private transfer: a private meet-and-greet airport transfer starts from ¥5,011.

Travel times from Haneda to central Tokyo

Because Haneda is positioned inside Tokyo’s municipal boundaries in Ota Ward, transit times are a fraction of the journey from Narita:

Haneda operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 3 is the primary international terminal, open 24 hours daily. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 handle domestic carriers (JAL in T1, ANA in T2), although selected ANA international long-haul flights arrive and depart from Terminal 2. Free airport shuttle buses link all three terminals every four minutes from the curbside ground transport bays. Check live arrival schedules on the Haneda Airport official passenger portal.

Tokyo Monorail 10000 series train travelling along the coastal elevated corridor. Photo: DAJF, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Option 1: The Tokyo Monorail

The Tokyo Monorail has connected Haneda to central Tokyo since the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The elevated straddle-beam monorail departs every three to five minutes, gliding along the scenic Tokyo Bay waterfront and canal district directly to Hamamatsucho Station.

Three service tiers operate along the route:

• Haneda Express (Kuko Kaisoku): Non-stop from Terminal 3 to Hamamatsucho in 13 minutes (15 minutes from Terminal 2).
• Rapid (Kaisoku): Stops at limited coastal stations, taking 15 minutes.
• Local (Futsu): Stops at all ten stations, taking 18 minutes.

Fares and ticketing

The standard one-way adult fare between any Haneda terminal station and Hamamatsucho is ¥520 (IC card ¥519; child fare ¥260).

• Payment methods: Monorail ticket vending machines accept Japanese yen cash and IC transport cards (Suica, Pasmo, ICOCA). Credit cards and contactless bank cards are not accepted at the ticket machines or gates.
• Monorail & Yamanote Line Discount Ticket: Available on Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese national holidays, and designated seasonal holiday periods. For ¥590 for adults (¥290 for children), this ticket covers your monorail journey to Hamamatsucho plus continuation to any station on the entire JR Yamanote Line loop (including Tokyo, Akihabara, Ueno, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, and Shibuya). Purchase it from dedicated touchscreen machines at the Haneda monorail ticket concourse before passing through the turnstiles. Check promotional dates on the Tokyo Monorail ticket page.
• Transferring at Hamamatsucho: Hamamatsucho provides seamless transfers to the JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, as well as an easy two-minute walk to Daimon Station on the Toei Asakusa and Toei Oedo subway lines.

Keikyu sign at Haneda Airport International Terminal station. Photo: LERK, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Option 2: The Keikyu Airport Line

The Keikyu Railway (Keikyu Dentetsu) offers the fastest, most economical rail connection to southern and eastern Tokyo. Stations are located directly in the basement of Terminal 3 (Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station, code KK16) and between Terminals 1 and 2 (Haneda Airport Terminal 1·2 Station, code KK17).

Trains depart every five to ten minutes. The fastest service—the Airport Limited Express (Air-Port Kaitoku)—reaches Shinagawa Station in just 11 minutes without intermediate stops.

Through-service into the Tokyo subway

Keikyu’s primary advantage for international travellers is its direct through-service (chokutsu unten) with the Toei Asakusa Subway Line. Many northbound Keikyu trains pass through Shinagawa, pause briefly at Sengakuji, and continue directly onto the Toei Asakusa Line tracks without requiring passengers to change trains:

• Mita / Daimon (Tokyo Tower): 18 minutes (¥460)
• Shimbashi (Ginza connection): 22 minutes (¥510; IC ¥505)
• Nihombashi (Tokyo Station east): 27 minutes (¥550; IC ¥544)
• Asakusa (Senso-ji): 35 minutes (¥530; IC ¥527)
• Oshiage (Tokyo Skytree): 39 minutes (¥590; IC ¥584)

Tap-to-ride contactless credit cards

Keikyu is one of the pioneer railway networks in Tokyo equipped with open-loop contactless fare gates. Travellers carrying contactless-enabled Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or American Express payment cards (or Apple Pay / Google Pay on mobile devices) can simply tap their bank card on the designated reader at the turnstile. Contactless cards are charged the standard adult fare; verify supported card networks on the Keikyu Railway ticket portal.

Option 3: Airport Limousine Bus

If you are travelling with multiple heavy suitcases, elderly companions, or young children, navigating train transfers and station stairs during morning rush hour can be challenging. The Airport Limousine Bus (Tokyo Kuko Kotsu) operates direct highway coach services from the curbside bus bays outside all three Haneda terminals directly to major railway hubs and premier international hotels.

Fares and schedules are maintained on the official Airport Limousine Bus site:

Purchase bus tickets at automated touchscreens in the Terminal 3 arrivals lobby (accepts cash and international credit cards) or book online up to one month in advance. Buses feature onboard luggage compartments (up to two 30 kg bags per passenger), air conditioning, and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Departures hall and timber architecture of Haneda Airport Terminal 3. Photo: MaedaAkihiko, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

Late-night arrivals at Haneda

Rail services from Haneda wind down around midnight:

• Last Keikyu train to Shinagawa: Departs Terminal 3 at 23:48 (through-trains to Asakusa end around 23:00).
• Last Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho: Departs Terminal 3 at 23:48.

If your international flight touches down after 23:00, factoring in baggage claim and immigration queues, you will likely miss the last rail departures. You have three practical options:

1. Late-Night Limousine Buses: Dedicated night coaches operate from Terminal 3 at 0:10, 1:00, 1:40, and 2:20 AM to Busta Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Station (¥2,800 per seat).
2. Pre-booked Private Airport Transfer: A professional driver meets you in arrivals with a name board and escorts your group directly to your hotel regardless of flight delays.
3. Airport Transit Hotels: Stay overnight on-site before heading into Tokyo the next morning. The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda connects directly to Terminal 3 departures; Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport connects to Terminal 3 via a covered concourse and features a 24-hour rooftop hot spring bath (Izumi Tenku no Yu).

Haneda airport transfers compared

Recommended private transfers

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Onward connections and trip planning

• Subway and Train Passes: Learn how the 24-hour Tokyo Subway Ticket (¥800) and IC cards integrate with airport transit in our Tokyo public transport guide.
• Narita Comparison: If departing from Tokyo’s other airport, read our step-by-step route and pricing breakdown in Narita Airport to Tokyo.
• Neighbourhood Base: To choose the best neighbourhood for your first night’s stay, consult our curated area guide in where to stay in Tokyo and our district comparison in Shinjuku or Shibuya.
• Itinerary Planning: Haneda arrivals feed directly into Day 1 of our 3 days in Tokyo and Tokyo in one or two days itineraries. Browse all attraction bookings on the Tokyo hub.