Haneda to Central Tokyo - Passage Notes

Mode	Time	Cost	Best for
Keikyu Line	11 min to Shinagawa	~300 yen	Most travellers. Fast, cheap, connects to JR Yamanote Line at Shinagawa.
Tokyo Monorail	13 min to Hamamatsucho	~500 yen	Heading to eastern Tokyo. Connects to Yamanote Line at Hamamatsucho.
Limousine Bus	30-60 min	~1,000-1,900 yen	Direct to major hotels and stations. Convenient with heavy luggage.
Taxi	20-40 min	~5,000-8,000 yen	Late arrivals. Much more reasonable than Narita taxi prices.

Keikyu Line

The no-brainer recommendation for most travellers. The Keikyu Line runs from the international terminal to Shinagawa Station in 11 minutes for around 300 yen. That is not a typo - eleven minutes, three hundred yen. Haneda’s proximity to central Tokyo is the airport’s single biggest advantage over Narita.

At Shinagawa you transfer to the Yamanote Line (which loops around all major areas) or the Tokaido Shinkansen if you are heading straight to Kyoto or Osaka. The connection is straightforward - follow the signs, tap your IC card, and you are on your way. You can be in Shinjuku within thirty minutes of clearing immigration.

Tokyo Monorail

The alternative rail option, running to Hamamatsucho in about 13 minutes for 500 yen. Hamamatsucho connects to the Yamanote Line, making this a solid choice if you are heading to the eastern side of the city (Tokyo Station, Ueno, Asakusa). The monorail itself is pleasant - elevated views of the bay area on the approach.

The Keikyu is slightly faster and cheaper, but the monorail is covered by the JR Pass if you have one, which may tip the balance.

Limousine Bus

Haneda’s bus services run to major hotels and stations across Tokyo. Journey times of 30-60 minutes depending on destination and traffic. At 1,000-1,900 yen, the cost is modest, and the convenience of a door-to-door transfer with heavy luggage has real value.

Less essential here than from Narita, because Haneda is already so close to the city. But if your hotel is on a direct bus route and you have heavy bags, it is worth considering.

Taxi

More reasonable from Haneda than Narita, at 5,000-8,000 yen to central Tokyo. This becomes practical for late-night arrivals (when trains have stopped) or groups of two to three sharing the fare. A taxi to Shinjuku typically takes 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Getting to your neighbourhood

Haneda’s close proximity means you do not need an airport hotel unless departing very early. Take the Keikyu to Shinagawa, then the Yamanote Line to your neighbourhood. See our Tokyo neighbourhood guide for where to stay and why.