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How to Get from Akihabara to Haneda Airport! Which Transport Option Is Best?

How to Get from Akihabara to Haneda Airport! Which Transport Option Is Best?
Haneda Airport

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If you need to travel from Akihabara to Haneda Airport for a business trip or vacation, you’re probably wondering what your access options are.

Whether you want to keep costs down or travel comfortably, it can be hard to know which option to choose.

In this article, we’ll introduce the ways to get from Akihabara Station to Haneda Airport and the benefits of each.

Please use this as a reference!

3 Ways to Get from Akihabara to Haneda Airport

First, let’s introduce three ways to get from Akihabara to Haneda Airport.

  • By train
  • By bus
  • By taxi

By Train

Traveling by train lets you keep costs relatively low while arriving quickly.

First, here are the details of getting from Akihabara to Haneda Airport by train.

  • Route
  • Approximate fare
  • Approximate travel time

Route

There are two ways to get to Haneda Airport.

  1. Via the Keikyu Line
  2. Via the Tokyo Monorail

For the first method, via the Keikyu Line, take the Yamanote Line from Akihabara Station to Shinagawa.

From Shinagawa, transfer to the Keikyu Line and board a train bound for Haneda Airport Terminal 1/2.

For the second method, via the Tokyo Monorail, take the Keihin-Tohoku Line or Yamanote Line from Akihabara Station to Hamamatsucho.

From Hamamatsucho, transfer to the Tokyo Monorail and board a train bound for Haneda Airport Terminal 2.

Approximate Fare

The first route, via Shinagawa, costs about ¥460.

The second route, via Hamamatsucho, costs about ¥650.

Approximate Travel Time

The first method takes about 60 minutes.

The second method takes about 50 minutes.

By Bus

Next, let’s look at traveling by bus.

With a bus, you don’t have to carry your luggage around.

Approximate Fare

From Akihabara to Haneda Airport costs about ¥950.

Approximate Travel Time

The distance from Akihabara Station to Haneda Airport is about 20km, and it takes about 60 minutes to arrive.

Bus travel times can vary depending on road conditions, so allow yourself plenty of time.

By Taxi

Next, let’s look at traveling by taxi.

With a taxi, you don’t have to carry your luggage around, and you also have the advantage of being able to use it 24 hours a day.

It’s highly convenient and offers a comfortable ride.

Approximate Fare

A taxi fare costs about ¥7,000.

Each taxi company also offers flat-rate taxi services.

Approximate Travel Time

The distance from Ueno Station to Haneda Airport is about 20km, and depending on traffic conditions and time of day, it takes anywhere from 25 to 50 minutes to arrive.

Travel time varies by time of day, so allow yourself plenty of time.

Details of Limousine Buses You Can Use from Akihabara to Haneda Airport

Next, let’s introduce two limousine bus services you can use to travel from Akihabara to Haneda Airport.

  • Tokyo Airport Transport
  • NearMe Airport

Tokyo Airport Transport

The first option is Tokyo Airport Transport (official website).

It’s operated by Tokyo Airport Transport Co., Ltd., which runs express limousine buses to and from Haneda Airport and Narita Airport.

Pickup/Drop-off Points

The stop is at Akihabara Station.

Fare

From Akihabara Station, the fare is ¥950 per adult and ¥480 per child.

Payment Methods

If you book online, you can pay by credit card or other online payment methods.

If you book by phone, complete payment by giving your reservation number at the limousine counter or to the boarding staff, depending on the pickup location.

If you book at a hotel or a ticket vending machine, you pay on the spot.

Travel Time

The trip from Akihabara Station to Haneda Airport takes 50 to 70 minutes.

Note that travel time may vary depending on road conditions.

NearMe Airport

The second option is NearMe Airport.

NearMe Airport is our door-to-airport service, provided by NearMe Inc.

With a spacious shuttle seating up to 9 people, our proprietary AI plans the optimal route to Haneda Airport.

If you want to travel to Haneda Airport safely and comfortably, we recommend using our airport shuttle.

Pickup/Drop-off Points

NearMe Airport doesn’t have fixed pickup or drop-off points.

Within our service area, you can travel from your desired pickup location to your specified destination.

NearMe Airport’s service area covers Tokyo’s 23 wards.

Fare

When boarding from Akihabara, the flat fare starts at ¥2,980 per person.

Fares for other wards are as follows.

AreaAdult fare/personChild fare/person Child (6–11) Junior seat (4–5) Child seat (0–3)
Ota, ShinagawaFrom ¥1,980From ¥990
ChiyodaFrom ¥2,480From ¥1,240
Koto, Shibuya, Chuo, Minato, Meguro, Setagaya, Bunkyo, Taito, Edogawa, Shinjuku, SumidaFrom ¥2,980From ¥1,490
Arakawa, NakanoFrom ¥3,480From ¥1,740
Suginami, Toshima, Katsushika, Adachi, Kita, ItabashiFrom ¥3,980From ¥1,990
NerimaFrom ¥4,980From ¥2,490

Payment Methods

Payment is made via online payment, available 24 hours a day.

Travel Time

From Akihabara to Haneda Airport takes about 45 minutes.

Why We Recommend NearMe Airport

The biggest advantage of NearMe Airport is that it offers door-to-door transport to the airport.

Even with heavy luggage, you don’t have to walk around — just wait at your departure point and board the limousine bus.

You can also travel to your specified destination at a flat rate no matter where you start from.

Some vehicles also offer Wi-Fi, so you’re free to use your travel time however you like — checking conditions at your destination or getting work done along the way.

In the spacious cabin, which seats up to 9 people, a professional driver will get you there safely and comfortably.

And of course, there are no extra charges for flight delays.

For anyone who wants a comfortable ride anytime, we especially recommend NearMe Airport.

Summary

We’ve introduced three ways to travel from Akihabara Station to Haneda Airport.

  • Train
  • Taxi
  • Limousine bus

Each option has its own pros and cons, so it’s best to choose based on your situation and purpose at the time.

If you want the fastest, cheapest option from Akihabara, take the train.

If you want a comfortable ride without carrying your luggage, take a taxi or NearMe Airport.

With NearMe Airport, you can get to the airport at a flat rate from anywhere.

If you’d like a comfortable ride to the airport, consider using NearMe Airport.

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