Haneda Airport Transport Guide | Generated by AI
Getting from Haneda Airport (HND) to Your Destinations
Haneda Airport is conveniently located about 15-20 km south of central Tokyo, making it easy to reach attractions like Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree by train or bus (20-45 minutes). For Osaka, which is about 550 km west, options include high-speed train (Shinkansen) or domestic flights (2.5-3.5 hours total). Below, I’ll outline the main options for each, focusing on cost-effective and reliable public transport. Prices are approximate in JPY (as of 2025) and can vary; use IC cards like Suica/Pasmo for seamless payments. Taxis are available but expensive (¥10,000+ for Tokyo spots, ¥50,000+ to Osaka).
To Tokyo Tower (Minato Ward, central Tokyo)
- Train (Fastest and Cheapest Option): Take the Keikyu Airport Line from Haneda Terminal 1-2 or 3 station to Shinagawa (15-20 min, ¥300), then transfer to JR Yamanote Line to Hamamatsucho (5 min, ¥150). From there, walk 10-15 min or take a short subway ride on Toei Oedo Line to Akabanebashi (1 stop, ¥220). Total: 40 min, ¥500-600.
- Airport Limousine Bus: Direct buses from Haneda terminals to stops near Tokyo Tower (e.g., Shiba Park or Onarimon), running every 15-30 min. Travel time: 30-45 min, ¥600-1,000. Comfortable with luggage space.
- Taxi/Rideshare: 25-40 min, ¥6,000-8,000 (traffic-dependent).
To Tokyo Skytree (Sumida Ward, east Tokyo)
- Direct Airport Bus (SKYTREE Shuttle): Operated by Keikyu Bus, departs from Haneda terminals to Tokyo Skytree Town or Kinshicho Station every 30-60 min. Travel time: 45-60 min, ¥1,200 (adult), ¥600 (child). Accepts IC cards and credit.
- Train/Subway: Take Keikyu Airport Line to Asakusa (30-35 min, ¥500), then Tobu Skytree Line to Oshiage (2 min, ¥170). Or use Toei Asakusa Line direct service (42 min total, ¥650). Total: 40-50 min, ¥600-800.
- Taxi/Rideshare: 30-50 min, ¥7,000-10,000.
To Osaka (Kansai Region)
- Shinkansen Train (Recommended for Views and Reliability): From Haneda, take Keikyu Airport Line to Shinagawa (15-20 min, ¥300), then JR line to Tokyo Station (5-10 min, ¥170). Board Nozomi or Hikari Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka (2.5 hours, ¥14,000 unreserved seat; book via JR Pass if eligible). Total: 3 hours, ¥11,000-18,000. Trains every 10-15 min.
- Domestic Flight: Fly from Haneda Domestic Terminal to Osaka Itami (ITM) or Kansai (KIX) airports (50-70 min flight time, ¥5,000-15,000 one-way via ANA/JAL). Add 1 hour for airport transfers/security. Total door-to-door: 2.5-3.5 hours.
- Night Bus (Budget Option): Willer Express or similar from Haneda to Osaka (Namba/Umeda), 8-9 hours overnight, ¥3,000-6,000. Departs evenings.
- Taxi/Private Transfer: Not practical (6+ hours, ¥50,000+); avoid.
Tips: Download apps like Hyperdia or Google Maps for real-time schedules. If arriving late, check last train times (around midnight). For Osaka, consider a JR West Kansai Pass if planning side trips.
References
- Rome2Rio: HND to Tokyo Tower
- Klook: Haneda to Tokyo Guide
- Rome2Rio: HND to Tokyo Skytree
- Keikyu Bus: Haneda to Skytree
- Rome2Rio: HND to Osaka
- Reddit: Haneda to Osaka Tips