A complete guide to transfer options from Haneda Airport to Tokyo!

The JR Yamanote Line (山手線, Yamanote-sen) is the most important train line in Tokyo, which connects Tokyo’s major city centers with its circular line.

Today we introduce transfer options from Haneda Airport to major stations of the Yamanote Line.

There are two options to choose.

 

1^st option: use the Tokyo Monorail and transfer to the JR Yamanote Line at Hamamatsucho Station (the blue line)

2^nd option: use Keikyu (Keikyu Express) Line and transfer to the JR Yamanote Line at Shinagawa Station (the red line)

First, let’s compare the fare and the time needed for each line to reach each station on the JR Yamanote Line.

1 Tokyo Monorail

Haneda International Airport → Hamamatsucho Station
(15-20 minutes, 500 yen)

2 Keikyu Line

Haneda International Airport → Shinagawa Station
(11-13 minutes, 300 yen)

*Fares are for adults

If we compare this, the option no. 2, Keikyu (Keikyu Express) Line is the cheapest and the fastest transportation method you can use to go to Tokyo.

Cautions when using the Keikyu Line!

1 Some trains are bound to Yokohama area, not Tokyo.

*In this case, transfer to trains bound to Shinagawa area at Keikyu Kamata Station.

 

2 In addition to the JR Yamanote Line, there are a lot of train platforms for different JR trains at Shinagawa Station, including JR Keihin Tohoku Line, Tokaido Line, Sobu Line, and Yokosuka Line.

*At Hamamatsucho Station, there are only train platforms for the JR Yamanote Line and Keihin Tohoku Line.

 

3 Shinagawa Station is very spacious, so usually it takes longer time to transfer between trains.

 

If you’re visiting Japan for the first time, we suggest taking the Tokyo Monorail.

Tokyo Monorail runs at higher place compared to Bangkok’s BTS, so you can enjoy Tokyo’s best view while traveling to the city.

Transferring to the JR Yamanote Line is much easier at Hamamatsucho Station, as the station is not as big as Shinagawa Station.

There are also trunk spaces to store your suitcases inside the monorail.

Sometimes, you can also use the JR East Pass when taking the Tokyo Monorail.

Check the website for more detailed information!

https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/eastpass/

Below are the comparisons of fare and time needed when taking the train from Haneda Airport to each major station on the JR Yamanote Line.

★To Shibuya Station

1 Tokyo Monorail

Haneda International Airport → Hamamatsucho Station → Shibuya Station
(39 minutes, 700 yen)

 

2 Keikyu Line

Haneda International Airport → Shinagawa Station → Shibuya Station
(35 minutes, 470 yen)

*Fares are for adults

 

★To Shinjuku Station

1 Tokyo Monorail

Haneda International Airport → Hamamatsucho Station → Shinjuku Station
(46 minutes, 700 yen)

 

2 Keikyu Line

Haneda International Airport → Shinagawa Station → Shinjuku Station
(42 minutes, 500 yen)

*Fares are for adults

 

★To Ikebukuro Station

1 Tokyo Monorail

Haneda International Airport → Hamamatsucho Station → Ikebukuro Station
(52 minutes, 770 yen)

*Use the inbound train when going to Tokyo Station and Ueno Station

 

2 Keikyu Line

Haneda International Airport → Shinagawa Station → Ikebukuro Station
(50 minutes, 570 yen)

*Fares are for adults

 

★To Tokyo Station

1 Tokyo Monorail

Haneda International Airport → Hamamatsucho Station → Tokyo Station
(25 minutes, 660 yen)

 

2 Keikyu Line

Haneda International Airport → Shinagawa Station → Tokyo Station
(30 minutes, 470 yen)

 

★To Akihabara Station

1 Tokyo Monorail

Haneda International Airport → Hamamatsucho Station → Akihabara Station
(29 minutes, 660 yen)

 

2 Keikyu Line

Haneda International Airport → Shinagawa Station → Akihabara Station
(36 minutes, 470 yen)

 

★To Ueno Station

1 Tokyo Monorail

Haneda International Airport → Hamamatsucho Station → Ueno Station
(32 minutes, 670 yen)

 

2 Keikyu Line

Haneda International Airport → Shinagawa Station → Ueno Station
(39 minutes, 500 yen)

* You can use the JR Keihin Tohoku Line, which runs next to the JR Yamanote Line when going to Tokyo Station, Akihabara Station, and Ueno Station.

 

Here, a special offer for you if you’re visiting Tokyo on the weekends and public holidays!

Only on weekends and public holidays, you can purchase a set of tickets for both Tokyo Monorail and JR Yamanote Line for 500 yen only!

Make sure to check the link below if you’re visiting Tokyo on the weekends and public holidays!

References: https://www.tokyo-monorail.co.jp/english/tickets/value/yamanote.html

 

In addition to the train, you can always take the Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport to Tokyo’s major stations.

The fare is more expensive than the train (950 to 1250 yen), but you can secure your seats easily as all are reserved-seats.

Online reservation is also available, so make sure to check this deal if you have more money and time.

References: https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/