Many people wonder how much a taxi from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport would cost. You’re probably curious about the travel time too.

This article gives a thorough breakdown of the following points you need to know about taking a taxi from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport.

• Details of traveling by taxi
• Transportation options other than taxi
• Pros and cons

We’ll also introduce our recommended way to travel, so be sure to check it out.

Details of Taking a Taxi from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport

Here are the details of traveling from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport by taxi.

Estimated Fare

Taking a taxi from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport covers about 21km and costs around ¥7,130.

Highway tolls and late-night surcharges will be added on top of this.

Estimated Travel Time

The trip takes about 50 minutes. Traffic congestion can cause delays, so plan your schedule with plenty of buffer time to arrive early.

Want to Ride a Taxi More Affordably? Try NearMe Taxi

If you want to use a taxi at a lower cost, we recommend our NearMe Taxi Share service.

NearMe Taxi Share is a taxi-sharing service. Using the app, you’re matched with other people heading in the same direction.

Taxi fares get cheaper with more passengers, so sharing a ride is a great way to save money.

You can communicate with your ride-share partner via messaging and calling features, and payment is completed entirely within the app, so there’s no risk of trouble.

This service is recommended for anyone who wants to cut down on taxi travel costs even a little.

Details of Transportation Options Other Than Taxi

Here are other ways to get from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport besides taxi.

We’ll cover the following two options:

1. Train
2. Bus

Let’s go through them in detail.

By Train

First, here are the details of traveling by train.

Route to Take

The route for traveling from Shinjuku to Shinagawa by train is as follows.

Shinjuku → Shinagawa (Yamanote Line) → Haneda Airport Terminal 1/Terminal 2 (Keikyu Main Line/Keikyu Airport Line).

This is the cheapest and fastest way to travel.

You only need to transfer once.

Estimated Fare

Taking this route costs ¥500.

Estimated Travel Time

Taking this route takes 39 minutes. Depending on delays and transfer timing, it may take a bit longer.

By Bus

Next, here are the details of traveling by bus.

Estimated Fare

Using the Airport Limousine Bus operated by Tokyo Airport Transport Co., Ltd. (website), the fare is ¥1,250 for adults and ¥630 for children.

Estimated Travel Time

The travel time varies greatly depending on the bus stop, traffic conditions, and time of day, but roughly speaking:

For reference, here are the travel times by time of day when boarding from Busta Shinjuku.

	Terminal 2	Terminal 1	Terminal 3
Departs 08:10	Arrives 08:55 (45 min)	Arrives 09:00 (50 min)	Arrives 09:10 (60 min)
Departs 12:10	Arrives 12:50 (40 min)	Arrives 12:55 (45 min)	Arrives 13:05 (55 min)
Departs 20:40	Arrives 21:15 (35 min)	Arrives 21:20 (40 min)	Arrives 21:30 (50 min)

There’s nearly a 10-minute difference in arrival time between the morning and night time slots.

Arrival times can also shift due to traffic congestion, so it’s important to build some buffer into your schedule.

Pros and Cons of Each Mode of Transportation

Here are the pros and cons of taxi, train, and bus travel.

Pros and Cons of Taxi

The advantage of a taxi is that it will take you exactly where you want to go.

You can catch one from anywhere near a station or main street, and you can even have one pick you up from your home.

The downside is the high cost.

Traveling from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport costs around ¥7,000.

Pros and Cons of Train

The advantage of the train is that it keeps costs down.

You can travel from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport for ¥500.

The downside is having to carry your luggage yourself while moving.

Hauling a large suitcase to the station or up and down stairs during transfers can be a bit of a hassle.

Pros and Cons of Bus

The advantage of the bus is that you can just sit back and arrive at your destination.

You check in your luggage and simply sit in your seat until you reach the airport, making for a comfortable trip.

The downside is that buses are prone to getting caught in traffic.

During rush hour, it can be difficult to arrive exactly on schedule.

For Bus Travel, Choose NearMe Airport!

We’d like to introduce NearMe Airport, our recommended option when traveling by bus.

Service Features

NearMe Airport is our limousine bus service that picks you up wherever you like.

It seats up to 9 passengers, so you can travel to the airport comfortably and spaciously.

Just like a hired car, it can take you directly from your home or hotel to Narita Airport, so you don’t have to carry heavy luggage like suitcases on foot.

Other features and benefits include:

• Wi-Fi available
• Seats up to 9 people
• Online payment supported
• No extra charges for flight delays
• Japanese and English support when booking
• Professional drivers
• Return trip can be booked at the same time

Pickup and Drop-off Locations

NearMe Airport has no fixed pickup or drop-off points.

A limousine bus that seats 9 will be dispatched to the location you specify.

You’re also free to choose your drop-off location—your home, a station, the airport, or anywhere else.

As of December 2021, the service covers all 23 wards of Tokyo.

Fares

The fare, regardless of where you’re traveling from, is a flat rate starting from ¥2,980 per person.

Note that the following wards have different rates:

• ¥3,480/person: Arakawa, Nakano, Suginami, Toshima wards
• ¥3,980/person: Katsushika, Adachi, Kita wards
• ¥4,480/person: Itabashi, Nerima wards

*Children under 12 receive 50% off the above rates.

Travel Time

The trip from Shinjuku Station to Haneda Airport takes about 50 minutes.

Depending on traffic conditions, it may take slightly longer.

How to Book

Bookings are made through the NearMe app.

Enter your scheduled flight and desired arrival time at the airport to make a reservation.

Payment Method

Payment is made in advance through the app.

Register your credit card information, and payment is completed at the time of booking.

Since payment is completed at registration, there’s no need to handle cash on the day of travel.

Summary

In this article, we covered the details of taking a taxi from Shinjuku to Haneda Airport, as well as other transportation options.

While taxis are convenient, they come with a somewhat higher price tag.

If you want a cost-effective and comfortable way to get to the airport, we recommend NearMe Airport.

You can travel for a flat rate starting from ¥2,980 per person, with pickup available right from your home.

Use this article as a guide to choose the transportation option that best fits your situation.