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Getting from Haneda Airport to Roppongi: A Complete Guide to Your Transportation Options

Getting from Haneda Airport to Roppongi: A Complete Guide to Your Transportation Options
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Wondering about the best way to get from Haneda Airport to Roppongi?

This article explains the transportation options available for traveling between Roppongi and Haneda Airport. At the end, we’ll also introduce our top recommendation.

We hope you find it useful!

Transportation Options Between Roppongi and Haneda Airport

There are four ways to travel between Roppongi and Haneda Airport:

  • Train
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • NearMe

Let’s go through each one.

Train

You can travel between Haneda Airport and Roppongi by train.

Here are three things to know about traveling by train:

  • Which lines to use
  • Approximate fare
  • Approximate travel time

Which Lines to Use

You can use the following routes:

  • Haneda Airport Terminal 1 → Hamamatsucho (Tokyo Monorail Airport Kaisoku) → Daimon (on foot) → Roppongi (Toei Oedo Line)
  • Haneda Airport Terminal 1/2 → Daimon (Toei Asakusa Line Airport Kaitoku) → Roppongi (Toei Oedo Line)

You can reach Roppongi with just one or two transfers.

Approximate Fare

The fares are as follows:

  • Via Hamamatsucho Station: ¥680
  • Via Shimbashi only: ¥500

Going via Shimbashi only is about ¥200 cheaper.

Approximate Travel Time

The travel times are as follows:

  • Via Hamamatsucho Station: about 36 minutes
  • Via Daimon only: about 38 minutes

Depending on the time of day, you may have to wait a bit for the train. Since the Shimbashi route is cheaper and takes about the same amount of time as the Daimon route, it’s worth using the Shimbashi route whenever possible.

Bus

You can travel between Haneda Airport and Roppongi using either of these two bus services:

  1. Keikyu Bus (official site)
  2. Limousine Bus (official site)

Keikyu Bus is operated by the Keikyu Group, while Limousine Bus is operated by Tokyo Airport Transport. Both provide airport bus services connecting stations directly with Haneda Airport.

*Note: These services may currently be suspended, so be sure to check the latest operating status.

Approximate Fare

The fares for each are as follows:

  1. Keikyu Bus: Adults ¥2,100, Children ¥1,060
  2. Limousine Bus: Adults ¥850, Children ¥430

Keikyu Bus only operates late-night services, which is why its fare is set higher than the other bus.

Approximate Travel Time

The travel time from Haneda Airport is about 80 minutes.

This can vary depending on the time of day and road traffic conditions, so it’s best to allow extra time.

Boarding and Drop-off Points

You can board the bus at Haneda Airport from the following three locations:

  • Haneda Airport Terminal 1
  • Haneda Airport Terminal 2
  • Haneda Airport International Terminal

Choose your boarding location according to your flight.

The drop-off point in Roppongi differs depending on the bus.

Keikyu Bus arrives at the group bus stop at Roppongi Hills.

Limousine Bus has two drop-off points:

  • Grand Hyatt Tokyo
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

Choose your bus based on your destination.

Taxi

You can also travel from Haneda Airport to Roppongi Station by taxi, boarding from wherever you like.

Here’s what to know about taking a taxi:

  • Approximate fare
  • Approximate travel time

Approximate Fare

The fare for the roughly 16 km trip from Haneda Airport to Roppongi by taxi is ¥6,260.

Approximate Travel Time

The travel time by taxi is approximately 35 minutes.

Depending on traffic congestion, it may well take longer.

NearMe

NearMe (official site) is a door-to-airport transportation service provided by us, NearMe, Inc.

The fare is a flat rate starting from ¥2,980 per person. Rates for other wards are as follows.

AreaAdult Fare/PersonChild Fare/Person Children (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

*Children under 12 receive half off the above rates.

The travel time is about the same as a taxi, roughly 70 minutes.

More details are provided below.

Here are the key points about NearMe, our recommended option for travel between Haneda Airport and Roppongi:

  • Service features
  • Payment method

Service Features

NearMe (official site) is a door-to-airport transfer service provided by us, NearMe, Inc.

Its biggest feature is that we pick you up right at the location of your choice.

There’s no need to lug heavy baggage to a bus stop or station. This makes it a great option for those with a lot of luggage or traveling with small children.

Payment Method

Payment for NearMe is by credit card.

Completing payment in advance makes boarding and drop-off smooth and quick on the day of travel.

Note that using NearMe requires advance registration.

Here’s how to make a reservation.

To make a reservation, please complete the process on the NearMe official site.

The process consists of five steps:

  1. Select your departure location
  2. Select your travel date
  3. Enter your flight number or preferred arrival time
  4. Select the number of passengers
  5. Confirm your reservation and complete online payment

First, select your departure location.

Next, choose your airport arrival date.

This is the date you’ll be using NearMe.

Then, select your flight number or preferred arrival time.

Our proprietary AI will guide you to the optimal pickup route.

Next, select the number of passengers.

Up to 6 passengers can ride together, so it’s also a great option for families or groups of friends.

Confirm your reservation details, and if everything looks correct, proceed to online payment.

Enter your credit card information.

That completes your NearMe reservation.

Please note that reservations must be completed by 3:00 PM the day before your travel date.

Comparing Each Transportation Option

Here’s a comparison of each transportation option in table form.

TrainBusTaxiNearMe
Fare¥500¥850¥6,260from ¥2,980/person
Time36 min80 min45 min70 min

In terms of both cost and time, the train is the cheapest option.

If you’re traveling with large luggage from a location like your home, NearMe offers great value for the convenience.

Choose the option that best fits your needs.

4 Benefits of Using NearMe

For travel between Haneda Airport and Roppongi, we recommend NearMe (official site).

Here are the benefits of using NearMe:

  • Smooth payment with online checkout
  • No need to carry heavy luggage
  • Book at whatever time suits you
  • No extra charges for flight delays

1. Smooth Payment with Online Checkout

With NearMe, payment is completed online in advance.

This means boarding and drop-off go smoothly.

Since there’s no need to handle change or swipe a credit card at the time of travel, you can travel comfortably even when you’re in a hurry.

2. No Need to Carry Heavy Luggage

NearMe can be used from any location within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Of course, you can also be picked up from Roppongi Station.

Since we come to pick you up wherever you like, there’s no need to carry heavy luggage to a station or bus stop.

You can use the service not only for trips to the airport, but also for your trip home from the airport.

3. Book at Whatever Time Suits You

With NearMe, you can book a reservation based on your flight time or your desired arrival time.

With a monorail or bus, you inevitably have to work around the timetable.

With NearMe, you don’t need to worry about timing at all.

It’s also available during early morning or late-night hours when other transportation isn’t running.

4. No Extra Charges for Flight Delays

Flight delays are often unavoidable due to weather and other conditions in the air.

If your flight arrives later than your scheduled NearMe reservation time, you won’t be charged any extra fee.

That means you can use the service without worrying about flight delays.

Summary

This article covered the transportation options between Haneda Airport and Roppongi:

  • Train
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Choose the transportation method that best matches your luggage and how crowded things are.

If you’re looking for a comfortable way to travel, we recommend using NearMe. It takes you straight from the airport to your home, and at a quite reasonable rate starting from ¥2,980 per person.

We hope this helps when planning your trip between Haneda Airport and Roppongi.

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