How do you get from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo?
Haneda Airport connects to central Tokyo by the Tokyo Monorail and the Keikyu rail line, both reaching the city in well under an hour. Both lines also connect onward to the wider subway and JR network at their city terminals.
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How it works
The monorail runs to Hamamatsucho, where it meets JR lines, while the Keikyu line runs to Shinagawa, connecting to the Yamanote line and the shinkansen. An IC card works on both routes and on the connecting trains, so a single card covers the whole journey.
Commonly mixed up with
Haneda is closer to the city than Narita, which leads some travellers to assume the journey is always short. Travel time still depends on the final destination and time of day.
How do you get from Haneda Airport to central Tokyo?
| Knowledge, Tokyo | Travel and visit |
|---|---|
| Short answer | Haneda Airport connects to central Tokyo by the Tokyo Monorail and the Keikyu rail line, both reaching the city in well under an hour. Both lines also connect onward to the wider subway and JR network at their city terminals. |
| How it works | The monorail runs to Hamamatsucho, where it meets JR lines, while the Keikyu line runs to Shinagawa, connecting to the Yamanote line and the shinkansen. An IC card works on both routes and on the connecting trains, so a single card covers the whole journey. |
| Commonly mixed up with | Haneda is closer to the city than Narita, which leads some travellers to assume the journey is always short. Travel time still depends on the final destination and time of day. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Which line is faster to central Tokyo?
- Both the monorail and the Keikyu line reach the city in a similar time, depending on the destination.
- Does an IC card work on both?
- Yes, an IC card works on the monorail, the Keikyu line and connecting trains.
- Does Haneda connect to the shinkansen?
- Passengers change at Shinagawa or Tokyo Station to reach shinkansen services.
- Is there a bus option?
- Limousine buses also run from Haneda to hotels and other city points.
- Where do I check timetables?
- Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu publish their own timetables and fares.
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