If you’re heading between Haneda Airport and Gotanda, you may be wondering what options are available and which one is best.

In this article, we introduce three ways to travel between Haneda Airport and Gotanda, details on two limousine bus services, and our recommended way to make the trip.

If you’re planning to travel from Haneda to Gotanda, be sure to check this out!

Three ways to travel between Haneda Airport and Gotanda

First, let’s look at the three ways you can travel between Haneda Airport and Gotanda.

1. By train
2. By taxi
3. By bus

By train

To travel from Haneda Airport to Gotanda by train, you can either take the Keikyu Line combined with the JR Yamanote Line, or the Keikyu Line combined with the Toei Line.

We’ll introduce each option below.

Which lines to use

If using the Keikyu Line and JR Yamanote Line, head from Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station.

From there, transfer to the JR Yamanote Line and head to Gotanda.

If using the Keikyu Line and the Toei Line, head from Haneda Airport to Sengakuji Station, the stop after Shinagawa.

From Sengakuji Station, transfer to the Toei Line and head to Gotanda.

Approximate fare

The fare when using the Yamanote Line is about ¥550.

The fare when using the Toei Line is about ¥570.

Approximate travel time

Either way, the trip takes about 20 to 25 minutes.

By taxi

Next, here’s the approximate fare and travel time when going by taxi.

Approximate fare

About ¥4,000 to ¥4,200 (including expressway tolls).

Approximate travel time

The total distance is about 12.2 km, taking around 25 minutes.

Fares and travel times can vary significantly depending on road conditions.

By bus

Next, here’s the approximate fare and travel time when traveling from Haneda Airport to Gotanda by bus.

Approximate fare

About ¥730 to ¥2,980.

Approximate travel time

About 30 to 50 minutes.

Travel time can vary significantly depending on road conditions.

Bus options between Haneda Airport and Gotanda

You may want to know more details about the bus services available between Haneda Airport and Gotanda.

Here, we’ll take a closer look at:

• Keikyu Bus
• NearMe Airport

Keikyu Bus

The first service we’ll introduce is Keikyu Bus.

Keikyu Bus is a service operated by Keikyu Bus Co., Ltd., part of the Keikyu Group.

It operates a wide range of bus services, including highway buses, airport buses, late-night express buses, and regular route buses, aiming to provide comfortable and safe transportation.

Service features

Keikyu’s airport limousine buses connect the airport to a wide network of destinations.

The service area covers not only the major areas of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba, but also extends to Tochigi, Ibaraki, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, and Tokyo Disney Resort, all with connections to and from Haneda Airport.

In some areas, late-night and early-morning services are also available.

Keikyu Bus Airport Bus Service Area

In areas where tickets aren’t sold in advance, you can also go directly to the bus stop and pay using an IC card.

Boarding and drop-off points

When taking the Keikyu Bus from Haneda Airport to Gotanda, the drop-off point is the nearest station, Osaki Station.

From Osaki Station, it’s about a 12-minute walk to Gotanda.

Fare

The fare is ¥730 per person.

Payment methods

Purchase tickets at the automatic ticket machines or the ticket counter near the boarding area; if making a reservation, purchase on the spot.

If paying with an IC card, go to the bus ticket counter in the 1st floor arrival lobby, inform the staff that you’ll be paying with an IC card, and specify the bus departure time you plan to use.

You’ll receive a time-specific ticket, and payment will be settled on board.

How to book

A ticket is required when boarding from the airport.

Seat reservations are not available.

At the automatic ticket machine or bus ticket counter, tell the staff your desired destination, departure time, and number of passengers.

Pay on the spot and purchase your ticket.

If using a coupon ticket or multi-ride ticket, go to the bus ticket counter in the 1st floor arrival lobby, specify the bus departure time and destination, and then line up at the corresponding boarding area.

NearMe Airport

The second service we’ll introduce is NearMe Airport.

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

With spacious shuttles that seat up to 9 passengers, our proprietary AI plans the optimal route to Haneda Airport.

If you want a safe, comfortable ride to Haneda Airport, we recommend using our airport shuttle service.

Service features

The key feature of NearMe Airport is that it’s a door-to-door service, so you don’t need to carry heavy luggage around.

A NearMe Airport shuttle will pick you up at your specified location (within the service area), so all you need to do is wait at your reserved time, and you’ll be taken straight to Haneda Airport.

This makes for especially comfortable travel when you have a lot of luggage for a business trip or vacation and would rather not move around too much.

The spacious shuttle, which seats up to 9 passengers, also lets you relax comfortably during the ride.

Boarding and drop-off points

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

As long as you’re within the service area, you can travel from your chosen pickup point to your specified destination.

NearMe Airport currently serves all 23 wards of Tokyo.

Within this area, NearMe Airport will pick you up wherever you’d like.

Just make a reservation, wait, and you’ll be taken to Haneda Airport.

Fare

NearMe Airport offers a comfortable and safe ride.

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

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

Payment methods

Payment is made online and can be completed any time, 24 hours a day.

Since there’s no need to pay on the day of your ride, the whole trip goes smoothly.

How to book

A reservation is required to use NearMe Airport. Here’s how to book.

Please make your reservation via the official NearMe website.

The booking process is as follows:

1. Enter or select your departure point
2. Enter or select your destination
3. Specify your airport arrival or departure date
4. Enter your flight number or desired pickup time
5. Confirm the number of passengers
6. Confirm your reservation
7. Enter your personal information
8. Complete your reservation

First, enter your desired departure point. In this case, since we’re going from Haneda Airport to Gotanda, select Haneda Airport.

For the destination, enter Gotanda. You can specify any location within the service area.

Next, specify your departure date from the airport, and enter your flight number or desired departure time.

Confirm the number of passengers and review your reservation.

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

That’s all there is to it.

Reservations must be completed at least 2 days before your planned trip.

We recommend the comfortable and affordable NearMe Airport!

The benefits of using our NearMe Airport service include:

• No need to transfer
• No need to carry luggage around
• Available whenever you want
• Flat-rate pricing

Since NearMe Airport is a door-to-door service, you won’t need to carry heavy luggage to a boarding point.

There are no transfers involved either, so once you drop off your luggage and get in, you’ll arrive directly at your destination.

Plus, as long as you’re within the service area, you can use it from wherever and whenever you like.

Our AI calculates the optimal route to your destination, and even if you hit traffic, there are no extra charges — you’ll always pay the flat rate.

If you want to enjoy a comfortable, safe ride in a spacious vehicle, or if you’d rather not carry luggage around while still keeping your travel costs down, be sure to give it a try.

Summary

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

1. By train
2. By taxi
3. By limousine bus

Each method has its own pros and cons, and everyone’s reasons for traveling are different.

It’s best to choose the method that fits your particular needs.

If you’re traveling for business or leisure and want a smooth, comfortable ride without having to carry your luggage around, we recommend NearMe Airport.

If you want to enjoy a comfortable and safe ride, be sure to give it a try.