Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo: Keikyu vs Monorail vs Taxi
Haneda is the closest airport to central Tokyo. Which train to take for your hotel area, journey times from the international terminal, the ¥590 Monorail and Yamanote discount ticket, and when a taxi makes sense.
Good news if you land at Haneda: it is close to the city. Most of central Tokyo is under 40 minutes away by train, and you have two railways to choose from.
The right choice depends on where your hotel is.
The short answer
- Hotel in Shinagawa, Asakusa, Ginza or along the Toei Asakusa Line? Take the Keikyu Line.
- Hotel near Hamamatsucho, or anywhere on the JR Yamanote Line? Take the Tokyo Monorail, ideally with the ¥590 Monorail & Yamanote discount ticket.
- Arriving late at night, with family or lots of luggage? A flat-rate taxi can be worth it.
International flights arrive at Terminal 3. All the times below are from Haneda Airport Terminal 3.
Option 1: Keikyu Line
The Keikyu Line runs from the airport to Shinagawa, where you can change to the JR Yamanote Line and Shinkansen. Many trains continue directly onto the Toei Asakusa Line, so you can ride to Shimbashi, Asakusa or Oshiage (Tokyo Skytree) without changing.
| From Haneda Terminal 3 to | Time (Keikyu) |
|---|---|
| Shinagawa | 11 min |
| Tokyo Station | 20 min |
| Shimbashi | 21 min |
| Shibuya | 23 min |
| Shinjuku | 30 min |
| Asakusa | 34 min |
| Oshiage (Skytree) | 38 min |
Times as listed by Keikyu. Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Shinjuku need a change of train (for example to JR at Shinagawa).
Fare tip: use an IC card (like Suica or PASMO) and tap in and out. Keikyu says IC card fares are the same as or cheaper than paper tickets.
Option 2: Tokyo Monorail
The Tokyo Monorail runs from the airport to Hamamatsucho, a stop on the JR Yamanote Line, with views over Tokyo Bay. Haneda Airport puts the ride at about 20 minutes.
The ¥590 Monorail & Yamanote Line ticket
The Monorail sells a discount ticket covering the Monorail plus a JR Yamanote Line transfer to any Yamanote station, one way, for ¥590 (adult) or ¥290 (child).
- Sold only at ticket machines at Haneda Airport, on the day. No advance sales.
- Sold on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from March 14, 2026 to March 31, 2027, plus some extra dates such as December 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
If you land on one of those days and your hotel is near a Yamanote station (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo, Ueno, Ikebukuro and more), this is one of the cheapest ways into town.
Tokyo Monorail: Monorail & Yamanote Line discount ticket
Option 3: Taxi
Haneda has a flat-rate taxi system for rides between the airport and central Tokyo, so you know the fare in advance. Highway tolls are added on top.
A taxi makes sense if you:
- Land late at night, when trains are finished
- Travel as a family or group, so the fare is shared
- Have big luggage and a hotel far from a station
Ask at the taxi stand for the flat-rate fare to your area before you get in.
Which one should you take?
| Your hotel is near | Best option |
|---|---|
| Shinagawa | Keikyu (11 min) |
| Asakusa, Oshiage, Ginza area | Keikyu, direct onto the Toei Asakusa Line |
| Hamamatsucho, Shiodome | Monorail |
| Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, Ikebukuro (Yamanote Line) | Monorail + Yamanote (with the ¥590 ticket if available), or Keikyu + JR via Shinagawa |
| Anywhere, arriving after midnight | Taxi |
Tips
- Get an IC card or load one on your phone first. It makes transfers easy and saves queueing for tickets.
- Big suitcases? Rush hour (around 7:30–9:30 on weekdays) is very crowded. If you land then, consider sending your luggage to your hotel and traveling light.
- Use Google Maps for live times and platform numbers. It handles Keikyu's through trains well.
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