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Shibuya to Haneda Airport Bus Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Shibuya to Haneda Airport Bus Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Haneda Airport

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Some people are considering taking the bus between Shibuya and Haneda Airport.

This article introduces bus travel from Shibuya to Haneda Airport.

We’ll also go into detail on fares and bus stops, so be sure to use this as a reference.

How to Travel by Bus from Shibuya to Haneda Airport

Let’s look at how to travel by bus from Shibuya to Haneda Airport.

  • Bus stops
  • Approximate fare
  • Travel time

We’ll mainly cover the above points.

Bus Stops

There are three bus stops in Shibuya bound for Haneda Airport.

The first is Shibuya Station West Exit.

Source: Shibuya Mark City

The stop is located on the 5th floor of Shibuya Mark City.

The second is the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel.

It’s about a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station.

The third is the Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu.

Since it’s directly connected to Shibuya Station, access is quite convenient.

Approximate Fare

The approximate fare is ¥1,030 for adults.

The fare for children under 12 is ¥520.

There are also late-night/early-morning fares: ¥2,060 for adults and ¥1,040 for children under 12.

Round-trip discount tickets from Shibuya to Haneda Airport are also available.

A round-trip ticket costs ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for children.

This means adults save ¥460 and children save ¥240 compared to buying two one-way tickets.

The ticket can be used for 10 days after purchase.

Travel Time

Travel time from Shibuya to Haneda Airport is roughly 40 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes.

Since it’s a bus, travel time is inevitably affected by road conditions.

That’s why the travel time can vary so much.

How to Travel by Bus from Haneda Airport to Shibuya

Next, let’s look at how to travel by bus from Haneda Airport to Shibuya.

  • Bus stops
  • Approximate fare
  • Travel time

We’ll cover the above points.

Bus Stops

There are three bus stops at Haneda Airport bound for Shibuya:

  1. Haneda Airport Terminal 1
  2. Haneda Airport Terminal 2
  3. Haneda Airport International Terminal

It’s reassuring to know you can board from any terminal.

Approximate Fare

The fare from Haneda Airport to Shibuya is ¥1,080 for adults and ¥540 for children under 12.

This is the same amount as boarding from Shibuya.

Late-night/early-morning fares are also set: ¥2,160 for adults and ¥1,080 for children under 12.

If you purchased a round-trip discount ticket on the way there, you can use the return portion of that ticket.

Travel Time

Travel time from Haneda Airport to Shibuya also takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes.

Keep in mind that with a bus, travel time can vary depending on road conditions.

Limousine Buses Available Between Haneda Airport and Shibuya

There are two limousine bus services available between Haneda Airport and Shibuya:

  1. Tokyo Airport Transport (Tokyo Kotsu)
  2. NearMe Airport

Let’s go over the features of each.

Tokyo Airport Transport

First, let’s introduce Tokyo Airport Transport (official site).

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

  1. Service features
  2. Fares
  3. Payment methods
  4. How to book

We’ll mainly cover these four points.

Service Features

The feature of Tokyo Airport Transport is that you reserve your limousine seat in advance.

You can change your reservation up until 5 minutes before departure.

In the Shibuya area, the stops are:

  • Shibuya Station West Exit
  • Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel
  • Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu

Fares

The fare between Haneda Airport and Shibuya is ¥1,050 for adults and ¥530 for children.

Payment Methods

Tokyo Airport Transport accepts the following three payment methods:

  1. IC transit cards
  2. Credit cards
  3. Cash

It’s convenient that a wide range of payment options are available.

How to Book

There are four ways to book a ticket:

  1. Booking online via PC or smartphone
  2. Booking by phone
  3. Booking through your hotel
  4. Booking at a ticket vending machine

To book online via PC or smartphone, select the airport you’ll use and your direction of travel, enter your departure/arrival stops, date and time, and number of passengers, then choose your bus.

If you want to reserve a specific seat, you’ll need to register as a member on the Limousine Bus website. If not, you can proceed directly to online payment.

To book by phone, call 03-3665-7220 (Reservation Center). Follow the voice guidance and enter the required numbers. You’ll be asked for your travel date, departure/arrival stops, number of passengers, luggage, and flight information.

To book through a hotel, tell the hotel’s limousine bus ticket counter your airport terminal, travel date, departure/arrival time, number of passengers, and amount of luggage.

To book at a vending machine, enter your travel date and time, destination, and number of passengers to purchase your ticket.

NearMe Airport

Next, let’s introduce NearMe Airport (official site).

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

With spacious shuttles 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 service.

Service Features

The biggest feature of NearMe Airport is that we pick you up at your specified location.

That means you don’t need to carry heavy luggage to a bus stop.

Just wait at your reserved time, and you’ll be whisked away to Haneda Airport smoothly.

It’s perfect for when you have a lot of luggage for a business trip or vacation and don’t want to move around too much.

Since the shuttle seats up to 9 people, there’s also plenty of room to relax.

Fares

The NearMe Airport fare is a flat rate starting from ¥2,980 per person.

Note that the following wards have different rates:

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

*Children under 12 are charged half the above rates.

How to Book

Using NearMe Airport requires advance booking.

Here’s how to make a reservation.

Please make your reservation through the NearMe Airport official site.

The process consists of the following 5 steps:

  1. Select your departure point
  2. Select your travel date
  3. Enter your flight number or desired arrival time
  4. Select the number of passengers
  5. Confirm your reservation and pay online

First, enter your desired departure point and destination.

Since this is for travel between Shibuya and Haneda Airport, set one of these accordingly.

Next, specify your departure date from the airport.

This is the date you’ll be using NearMe Airport.

After that, enter your flight number or desired departure time.

Our proprietary AI will guide you to the optimal pickup and drop-off route.

Confirm the number of passengers and finalize your reservation.

As mentioned, the maximum number of passengers is 9.

Of course, traveling alone is also fine.

Enter the personal information required for the reservation, and once confirmed, finalize your booking.

That completes your NearMe Airport reservation.

Please note that you need to complete this by 2 days before your travel date.

What About Traveling by Train or Taxi?

So far, we’ve covered fares and other details for bus travel.

Next, let’s look at train and taxi options.

Overview of Train Travel

First, let’s discuss train travel.

  • Lines used
  • Approximate fare
  • Payment methods

We’ll mainly cover these three points.

Lines Used

To travel from Shibuya to Haneda Airport, you’ll use the following lines:

  • JR Yamanote Line
  • Keikyu Main Line

First, take the JR Yamanote Line from Shibuya to Shinagawa Station.

From there, transfer to the Keikyu Main Line to head to Haneda Airport.

Approximate Fare

For train travel, the approximate one-way fare is ¥460.

Payment Methods

The main payment methods for train travel are:

  • Cash
  • IC transit cards

Overview of Taxi Travel

Next, let’s cover taxi travel, including:

  • Approximate fare
  • Payment methods

Approximate Fare

For a taxi, the approximate fare is ¥8,000.

That may feel expensive compared to a limousine bus.

However, the above fare will vary depending on traffic conditions and the route taken.

Please treat this as a rough reference only.

Payment Methods

Payment methods vary by taxi company.

The main options are:

  • Cash
  • Credit cards

Recently, more taxis are also accepting QR code payments like PayPay.

Summary

In this article, we’ve summarized information about bus travel between Shibuya and Haneda Airport.

Carrying heavy luggage from home to a bus stop can be a hassle.

But taking a taxi can end up being quite expensive.

NearMe Airport solves that problem for you!

Since we pick you up right at your home, getting to the airport is a breeze.

And with fares starting from just ¥2,980 per person, it’s quite reasonable.

We hope this helps as a reference for your transportation to Haneda Airport.

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