Getting from Narita or Haneda to Tokyo: Your Options

Both of Tokyo’s airports connect to the city center by train, bus, and private transfer — the right choice depends on your luggage, arrival time, and how much you want to plan on landing day.

Train

Direct train lines run from both Narita and Haneda into central Tokyo and are usually the fastest way in during daytime hours. The trade-off is navigating stairs, transfers, and ticket machines with your luggage, which is more manageable solo than with a family or a large group.

Airport limousine bus

Limousine buses run direct routes from the airport to major hotels and stations, with luggage stowed underneath rather than carried on board. They take longer than the train in light traffic, but are a comfortable middle ground if you’d rather not handle bags on stairs and platforms.

Private transfer

A private transfer picks you up at arrivals and takes you directly to your hotel, with no transfers or luggage handling in between. It’s the most convenient option for late-night arrivals, families with young children, or groups traveling with a lot of luggage, typically at a fixed price agreed before you book.

Choosing between them

If your flight lands late at night, trains may have stopped running for the day, making a private transfer or taxi the practical choice regardless of budget. For a daytime arrival with light luggage, the train is usually the most economical option; for everything in between, weigh the extra cost of a bus or private transfer against the convenience it buys you after a long flight.

See the Airport Transfers service page for current recommended partners.