There are several ways to travel from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport, and it can be hard to decide which one is best.

This article introduces four access options between Haneda Airport and Ikebukuro and compares their pros and cons.

If you’re weighing your options, this guide is a great place to start.

Main ways to get from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport

Here are the main transportation options from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport, along with their fares, travel times, and features.

Access method	Fare	Travel time	Features
Train	¥560–900 (IC card)	About 50–60 min	Low cost
Limousine bus	¥1,300	About 50 min	Low cost
Taxi	¥10,000–12,000	About 60–70 min	Door-to-door travel
NearMe	From ¥3,980/person	About 60 min	Available anytime, anywhere, door-to-door

Below we cover the details of each option — how to use them, fares, and their respective pros and cons.

Getting from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport by train

To get from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport by train, you can use one of the following routes:

• Yamanote Line → Keikyu Line / Tokyo Monorail
• Marunouchi/Saikyo Line → Yamanote Line → Tokyo Monorail

We’ll compare how to use each route, along with travel time and fare.

Knowing multiple routes not only lets you choose the option that suits you best, but also makes it easier to switch to an alternate route if needed.

Access routes

Here are the train routes from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport:

	Via Shinagawa Station (Keikyu Line)	Via Hamamatsucho Station (Monorail)
Fare (IC card)	¥566	¥766
Travel time (incl. transfers/waiting)	About 1 hour	About 1 hour
Route	Ikebukuro ↓ (JR Line) Shinagawa ↓ (Keikyu Line) Haneda Airport Terminal 1/2	Ikebukuro ↓ (JR Line) Hamamatsucho ↓ (Tokyo Monorail) Haneda Airport Terminal 1

To reach Haneda Airport from Ikebukuro by train, you can take the Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, or Marunouchi Line.

From there, you can reach Haneda Airport via the Keikyu Line through Shinagawa, or via the Tokyo Monorail through Hamamatsucho.

Either way, the fare is roughly ¥566–868, the travel time is 50–60 minutes, and you’ll transfer once or twice.

Taking the Keikyu Line keeps the fare lower, so if cost is a concern, it’s the recommended option.

Also, on the return trip, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays you can use the “Monorail & Yamanote Line Discount Ticket,” a great deal that lets you ride for ¥500.

*According to the Tokyo Monorail’s official website, this fare is confirmed to apply through Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Pros and cons

The advantages of taking the train are its excellent cost performance and frequent service. No other public transportation option gets you from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport in 60 minutes for under ¥600.

Service is also frequent — the Keikyu Line runs every 10 minutes, and the Tokyo Monorail every 5 minutes.

The Yamanote, Saikyo, and Marunouchi Lines from Ikebukuro also run just as frequently, so you can travel without worrying much about timing.

The downsides are that trains can get crowded at certain times of day, and it can be difficult to find space for large luggage.

Getting from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport by limousine bus

Taking a limousine bus lets you travel from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport without any transfers.

The Ikebukuro–Haneda Airport limousine bus service is jointly operated by Tokyo Airport Transport and Kokusai Kogyo Bus. Below are details on boarding points, reservations, and payment methods.

Bus stops

The bus stops are as follows:

• Ikebukuro Sunshine City Bunka Kaikan
• Sunshine City Prince Hotel
• Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro Station
• Ikebukuro Station West Exit

Note that depending on the departure time, some buses only board at Ikebukuro Station West Exit (this applies to buses operated by Kokusai Kogyo Bus).

Reservations, payment, and fares

The limousine bus fare is a flat rate of ¥1,300 for adults and ¥650 for children.

Using the Limousine Bus website, you can book a seat anywhere from one month to five minutes before departure.

Booking through the Limousine Bus website lets you board smoothly using QR code authentication.

Note that on any departure, you can also board without a reservation if seats are available.

If you haven’t made a reservation, you can pay using the following methods:

• Cash, transit IC card, or VISA touch payment when boarding
• Purchase a ticket at the front desk on the 1st floor of the Sunshine Prince Hotel, or the bell desk on the 1st floor of Hotel Metropolitan

Timetable

The limousine bus timetable from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport is as follows:

Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal	Ikebukuro Station West Exit	Haneda Airport Terminal 2
—-	6:45	7:20
—-	7:15	7:50
—-	7:45	8:20
—-	8:45	9:35
—-	9:30	10:20
—-	10:15	11:05
—-	11:45	12:35
11:45	12:15	13:05
12:45	13:15	14:05
14:30	15:00	15:50
15:30	16:00	16:50
—-	16:30	17:20
—-	17:00	17:50
17:00	17:30	18:20
18:15	18:45	19:35

Buses run from early morning until night, roughly every 30 minutes.

Note that the timetable above has been partially reduced compared to before due to the impact of COVID-19, so keep an eye out for future schedule changes.

Pros and cons

The advantage of the bus is its excellent cost performance — you can travel from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport for ¥1,300 with no transfers needed from the bus stop.

Especially when carrying a lot of luggage, switching trains can be a hassle, but the bus lets you travel smoothly without any transfers.

The downside is that there are fewer departures compared to trains, and a reservation is needed to guarantee a seat. If your travel schedule is uncertain, there’s a risk you might miss your reserved departure.

Getting from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport by taxi

Taking a taxi from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport costs roughly ¥10,000–12,000 (with a travel time of 60–70 minutes).

Taxi stands near Ikebukuro Station

Here are the taxi stands near Ikebukuro Station:

Ikebukuro East Exit Taxi Stand

There’s a taxi stand right outside the East Exit at ground level of Ikebukuro Station. Many taxis wait here, making it easy to catch one quickly.

Ikebukuro West Exit “Yuryo” Taxi Stand

Right outside the West Exit at ground level, there’s a taxi stand marked “Yuryo Taxi Noriba” (Quality Taxi Stand). It’s close to the station and easy to find thanks to nearby signage.

That said, at the West Exit, the taxi pool is some distance from the taxi stand, so it may be a bit harder to catch a taxi here compared to the East Exit.

Other spots where taxis are easy to catch

The area in front of the West Exit police box, the West Exit five-way intersection, and the intersection in front of the police station all have heavy taxi traffic, making it easy to flag down a passing taxi from any direction.

Pros and cons

The biggest advantage is door-to-door travel to Haneda Airport on your own schedule. Public transportation often involves transfers and waiting, which can be a hassle when you have a lot of luggage, like suitcases.

In that sense, taxis are appealing because they require no extra effort.

The downside is the higher fare, and the fact that arrival time and cost can vary depending on road traffic conditions.

NearMe is the recommended option from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport

NearMe is gaining attention as a new way to travel door-to-door between your home or hotel and Haneda Airport.

Like a taxi, it offers hassle-free travel with no transfers, but with the added benefit of affordable, easy-to-understand flat rates that are gentle on your wallet.

By using a ridesharing model, NearMe achieves low-cost travel, with fares calculated clearly based on your departure area.

Benefits of NearMe

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of NearMe.

One appealing feature is that a discount coupon is applied on your first ride, making the already-low fare even more affordable.

A lesser-known perk is that you earn JAL or ANA miles for each ride. If you use NearMe frequently, you can efficiently accumulate miles not just from flights but from your airport transfers as well.

Fares and payment methods

The NearMe fare from Ikebukuro is from ¥3,980 per adult. The first suitcase per person is free, with a ¥1,000 charge per additional suitcase.

Fares for other locations within Tokyo’s 23 wards are as follows:

Area	Adult fare/person	Child fare/person Child (ages 6–11) Junior seat (ages 4–5) Child seat (ages 0–3)
Ota, Shinagawa	From ¥1,980	From ¥990
Chiyoda	From ¥2,480	From ¥1,240
Koto, Shibuya, Chuo, Minato, Meguro, Setagaya, Bunkyo, Taito, Edogawa, Shinjuku, Sumida	From ¥2,980	From ¥1,490
Arakawa, Nakano	From ¥3,480	From ¥1,740
Suginami, Toshima, Katsushika, Adachi, Kita, Itabashi	From ¥3,980	From ¥1,990
Nerima	From ¥4,980	From ¥2,490

The biggest feature is that fares are set flat rates by ward or city, so unlike a taxi, you don’t need to worry about the meter climbing while you’re stopped in traffic — you can ride with peace of mind.

Payment is made via a credit card registered in advance through the app, so there’s no need to settle up when you get out.

How to book

Booking with NearMe is easy — just use the website or app to enter your departure (or arrival) address, number of passengers, pickup time (or airport arrival time), and luggage details. Reservations must be confirmed at least 48 hours before your ride.

Note that cancellations are free up to 48 hours before your ride, but a 30% fee applies within 24 hours, and the full fare applies after that.

Once your reservation is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with details including your pickup location, vehicle information (license plate and a photo of the vehicle model), and pickup time.

Additionally, if you install the app, you’ll receive real-time notifications of your vehicle’s arrival.

Summary

We’ve introduced the recommended ways to get from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport, comparing the pros and cons of trains, buses, taxis, and NearMe.

Since Ikebukuro offers excellent access with a variety of transportation options, you can choose whichever method best fits your situation to reach Haneda Airport.

Among these, NearMe stands out with a feature no other option offers: door-to-door travel from Ikebukuro to Haneda Airport starting at ¥3,980 per person.

Its advantages include not having to carry luggage to a bus stop or station, along with cost performance that beats a taxi.

Why not give NearMe a try?