Haneda Airport Train Lines

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Haneda Airport Train Connections

Tokyo International Airport is efficiently connected to the Tokyo Metropolis and various other surrounding regions via two train lines. Thus, the two Haneda airport train lines are typically the fastest and one of the most affordable ways to travel from HND Airport to your journey’s end. Indeed, catching a train from Tokyo Haneda Airport is considered a top value-for-money transit option. That being said, traveling via train with lots of luggage can be challenging. Trains feature limited luggage storage space and often get crowded, making rides with heavy baggage rather uncomfortable.

Explicitly, two train lines serve Tokyo Airport. The Keikyu Line and Tokyo Monorail link the airport to Tokyo, both providing onward subway and train connections.

Our Tip: A third train line will be added to the HND airport ground transit network in the future. The Haneda Airport Access Line is expected to be operational by 2031 and will provide routes from Tokyo Airport to the Japanese capital.

Haneda Airport Train Lines: Tokyo Monorail

Tokyo Monorail runs from HND Airport to Hamamatsucho Station in Tokyo city center. The line was established in consideration of the 1964 Summer Olympics. It travels parallel to Tokyo Bay, offering amazing sea views. Overall, there are three main routes: the Haneda Express, which travels directly from Tokyo Airport to Hamamatsucho, and the local and rapid lines, which make several intermediate stops. Tokyo Monorail departs from the Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station (Stop No 8), the Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station (Stop No 10), and the Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station (Stop No 11). Hence, it links all HND airport terminals to Tokyo. The train stations at terminals 1 and 2 are located on the terminals’ basement level (B1F), while trains arriving at terminal 3 stop at its second floor and depart from its third level.

Passengers with a flight ticket and a passport can use the Tokyo Monorail and Keikyu Line to travel between terminals free of charge.

Tokyo Monorail runs from 05:13 am to 00:04 am from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station and from 05:11 am to 00:02 am from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station. It operates at a 3-14-minute frequency. However, during weekends, it offers slightly scarcer routes. On the other hand, trains depart from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station from 05:18 am to 00:08 am on weekdays. Their routes are somewhat fewer on weekends and during holidays. Overall, Tokyo Monorail (Haneda Express Route) takes around 13 minutes to travel from T3’s Station to Hamamatsucho Station, 19 minutes to get from T1 to its terminus, and 17 minutes to reach Hamamatsucho from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station. 

Once arriving at Hamamatsucho, passengers can hop on the Yamanote Line. The JR Yamanote Line is one of the most popular train lines in Tokyo, operating a loop route around the city. Moreover, Hamamatsucho Station also serves the Keihin-Tōhoku Line.

Rides with Tokyo Monorail are charged according to the alighting station (the traversed distance). Thus, the train fare for the journey from HND Airport to Hamamatsucho Station costs ¥520 ($3,32/€3,20) for adults and ¥260 ($1,66/€1,60) for children aged 6 to 11. Younger kids travel for free (two per paying adult). Tickets are available through the stations’ ticket machines.

If you change lines at your disembarking station and continue your travel with another train or subway, you’ll have to pay an additional fare.

During weekends, public holidays, and selected dates, special offers are available. Thus, passengers can travel from Tokyo International Airport to any station on the Yamanote Line, paying ¥540 ($3,45/€3,32). On the other hand, apart from the ordinary one-way tickets that can be used only during the day of purchase, travelers can also buy return tickets. In that case, they can use tickets to return to Haneda Airport within 10 days from the purchase’s date, and stopovers aren’t an option. Finally, you can also purchase multiple tickets. You’ll find books offering 11 tickets, while up to 2 children can use 1 multiple-trip ticket. Stopovers aren’t allowed, and tickets are valid for 3 months.

Our Tip: The JR Passes can also be used for rides with Tokyo Monorail.

Haneda Airport Train Lines: Keikyu Line

The Keikyu Airport Line, a line operated by a private railway provider, also links HND Airport to Tokyo. It departs from two train stations at Haneda Airport. One serves the two domestic terminals (T1 and T2), being located on the underground passageway linking the two terminals (Stop No 17, Basement level 2), and the other can be found on terminal 3 (Stop No 16). Trains depart from the terminal’s third floor and arrive at its second level.

Five routes depart from Tokyo International Airport. Thus, you’ll find the Local Route, which calls at all stops on its way, the Express Route, which skips some stations, the Limited Express, which makes even fewer stops, and the Rapid Express, which stops only at the major stations. Finally, the Keikyu Line Airport Limited Express travels directly from Tokyo to Shinagawa Station.

Keikyu Trains run from 05:23 am to 00:10 am from the T1/T2 Station and take around 14 minutes to reach Shinagawa Station. From the T3 Station, the Keikyu Line operates from 05:26 am to 00:13 am, with an 11-minute travel time to Shinagawa. Please note that Shinagawa Station also serves the Yamanote Line, the loop route traversing the city of Tokyo. Hence, you can change trains and head to other major Tokyo railway hubs, such as Tokyo Station, Shinjuku Station, Shibuya Station, etc.

Apart from the Keikyu Trains running to Shinagawa (the line’s northern route), the Keikyu Line also runs south to Yokohama. Thus, you should be careful to catch the train in the right direction for your destination.

Fares for Keikyu Airport Line also depend on the alighting location. Therefore, the longer the route, the more expensive the train fares. Journeys on the Keikyu Line from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station cost ¥330 ($2,11/€2,03). Children 6-11 are entitled to discounted fares, while younger kids travel for free. However, if they travel alone, they are charged the child fare. Tickets can be purchased through the ticket machines lying at the airport train stations. Regular tickets must be used on the day of purchase, while return tickets can be used within two days from the purchase’s date. 1-Day passes are also available. In any case, stopovers aren’t allowed.

Our Tip: Keikyu Line merges with Asakusa Line at Sengakuji Station. Thus, HND passengers can reach Asakusa without changing trains, as long as they catch the right route.

IC Cards for Haneda Airport Train Fares

Overall, each Japanese city features IC cards, which are rechargeable cards that can be used for public transit journeys (but typically not for long-distance trains), as well as at some convenience stores and vending machines. Conveniently, all IC cards can be used around Japan, regardless of the city where they were issued. Thus, you can buy a Tokyo IC Card and use it, for example, in Kyoto.

IC Cards are recommended to pay for your public transit journeys, as they can save you time from waiting at the ticket machines and offer small discounts. Therefore, the Tokyo Monorail from HND Airport to Hamamatsucho Station is priced at ¥519 ($3,31/€3,19) instead of ¥520 ($3,32/€3,20), and the ride on Keikyu Airport Line to Shinagawa Station costs ¥327 ($2,09/€2,01) instead of the regular ticket’s  ¥330 ($2,11/€2,03) price. In any case, although there are several IC Cards, the Suica Card and the Pasmo Card are the most popular. Overall, they offer approximately the same benefits but are issued by different companies. 

Nevertheless, Tokyo visitors usually buy the Welcome Suica Card. It is a rechargeable card that can be used only by one traveler for 28 days. It doesn’t require a deposit fee, but travelers are not refunded their remaining balance. You can buy your Welcome Suica Card from the airport’s serving desks and the automatic ticket machines. Apart from the physical cards, you can also load the card onto your smartphone. That being said, if you have a non-Japanese Android phone, you may experience problems downloading the relevant app. What’s more, it’s important to remember that although you can buy the Welcome Suica Card with cash or credit card, you can only reload it with cash. In any case, you can load your Welcome Suica Card with up to ¥20.000 ($127,65/€122,90).

FAQs

Does Haneda Airport have a train?

Yes, two train lines link Tokyo Airport to Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Thus, passengers looking for a fast and cheap way to reach their destinations can catch one of the two Haneda airport train lines: the Tokyo Monorail and the Keikyu Line.

Can I use a Suica Card for the Keikyu Airport Line?

Suica Cards can be used for rides on the Keikyu Line. Hence, you can opt for a regular Suica Card or buy the Welcome Suica Card, recommended for the city’s visitors. Moreover, you’ll find other IC Cards available for journeys on the Keikyu Line, such as Pasmo Cards.

Can I use Suica for Tokyo Monorail?

You can pay for your Tokyo Monorail fares by purchasing a regular ticket or an IC Card. Suica Cards and Pasmo Cards are the two most popular IC options in Tokyo. Moreover, the city’s visitors usually opt for a Welcome Suica Card, valid for 28 days.

What time is the last train from Haneda Airport?

Tokyo International Airport is served by two train lines: the Tokyo Monorail and the Keikyu Line. Overall, trains run from 05:00 am to midnight. Therefore, the last train from Haneda Airport departs at around 00:02 am to 00:13 am, depending on the selected line and the departing terminal.