Asakusa ⇔ Haneda Airport Access Guide! A Thorough Comparison of 5 Transportation Options
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Asakusa, home to Sensoji Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate, is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy the charm of Tokyo’s old downtown. Tokyo Skytree is also just a 15-20 minute walk away.
Many people may be wondering which transportation option to choose when traveling between Asakusa and Haneda Airport.
In this article, we’ll thoroughly compare the transportation options between Asakusa and Haneda Airport, covering fares, travel time, pros, and cons. We’ve also included our recommended option, so please use this as a reference.
5 Ways to Travel Between Asakusa and Haneda Airport
Here are 5 transportation options between Asakusa and Haneda Airport.
- Train
- Limousine bus
- Car
- Taxi
- NearMe
We’ll explain the fare and travel time for each.
1. Train
The fare, travel time, and route for the train are as follows.
| Asakusa ⇔ Haneda Airport | |
|---|---|
| Fare (IC card) | ¥555 |
| Travel time | About 40 minutes |
| Route | ■Asakusa ↕︎ (Toei Asakusa Line / Keikyu Line through-service) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↕︎ (Toei Asakusa Line / Keikyu Line through-service) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 |
The Toei Asakusa Line and the Keikyu Line operate through-service, so you can travel between Asakusa and Haneda Airport without transferring.
As shown below, Haneda Airport is divided into three terminals depending on the airline.
| Haneda Airport | Line | Airlines arriving |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Domestic | ・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) *Includes ANA codeshare flights (38xx) |
| Terminal 2 | Domestic | ・All Nippon Airways (ANA) ・AirDo (ADO) ・Solaseed Air (SNA) |
| Terminal 3 | International | International airlines (including JAL and ANA) |
On the Keikyu Line, only Terminal 3 (international) has a separate station, so be careful not to get off at the wrong stop. If you do happen to get off at the wrong station, use the free shuttle bus between terminals.
The ticket gates on the Keikyu Line are as follows.
| Keikyu Line | Ticket gate |
|---|---|
| Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 Station | B2F |
| Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station | ・For up-bound trains (departing the airport): 2F above ground, same level as the arrival lobby ・For down-bound trains (arriving at the airport): B2F, same level as the Keikyu Line arrival platform |
The pros and cons of the train are as follows.
| Pros | ・The most affordable option ・Frequent service means less waiting ・Travel time is stable since it isn’t affected by traffic ・Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 is a starting station, so it’s easy to get a seat — wait for the next train if needed |
|---|---|
| Cons | ・Often crowded ・Hard to find space for large luggage like suitcases ・Long walk between the platform and the airport lobby |
2. Limousine Bus
The fare, travel time, and route for the limousine bus are as follows.
| Asakusa → Haneda Airport | Haneda Airport → Asakusa | |
|---|---|---|
| Fare (IC card) | ¥1,100 | |
| Travel time (including transfer) | About 1 hour 5 minutes – 1 hour 25 minutes | |
| Route | ■Asakusa View Hotel ↓ (1 hour 10 minutes) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓ (5 minutes) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓ (10 minutes) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 | ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓ (10 minutes) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓ (5 minutes) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓ (1 hour 5 minutes) ■Asakusa View Hotel |
The limousine bus departs from the Asakusa View Hotel. Along the way, it stops at “Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo,” “Toyocho Station,” and “Hotel East 21 Tokyo.”
Arrivals at Haneda Airport follow the order Terminal 2 → Terminal 1 → Terminal 3, so be careful not to get off at the wrong terminal.
As shown below, Haneda Airport is divided into three terminals depending on the airline.
| Haneda Airport | Line | Airlines arriving |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Domestic | ・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) *Includes ANA codeshare flights (38xx) |
| Terminal 2 | Domestic | ・All Nippon Airways (ANA) ・AirDo (ADO) ・Solaseed Air (SNA) |
| Terminal 3 | International | International airlines (including JAL and ANA) |
The bus stops at Haneda Airport are as follows.
| Haneda Airport | Bus stop |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Stop 5 |
| Terminal 2 | Stop 6 |
| Terminal 3 | Stop 5 |
There are 5 departures per day in each direction.
【Asakusa → Haneda Airport】
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departs Asakusa View Hotel | 7:10 | 8:40 | 10:40 | 13:20 | 15:20 |
| Arrives Terminal 3 | 8:35 | 10:05 | 12:05 | 14:45 | 16:45 |
【Haneda Airport → Asakusa】
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departs Terminal 3 | 11:45 | 13:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 18:45 |
| Arrives Asakusa View Hotel | 13:05 | 15:05 | 18:05 | 19:05 | 20:05 |
For the latest timetable, check Tokyo Airport Transport’s limousine bus timetable.
The pros and cons are as follows.
| Pros | ・Reserved seating guarantees you a seat ・Luggage can be stored in the trunk ・Shorter walking distance than the train ・Reclining seats |
|---|---|
| Cons | ・Travel time varies with traffic conditions ・If the bus is full there’s no standing room, so you’ll have to wait for the next one ・No late-night or early-morning services ・Limited number of departures ・More expensive than the train |
3. Car
The expressway toll, travel time, and route by car are as follows.
| Expressway | Surface roads | |
|---|---|---|
| Toll | ¥1,950 (ETC ¥840) | – |
| Travel time | About 30 minutes | About 50 minutes |
| Distance | About 24km | About 21km |
| Route | ■Asakusa ↕︎ (surface roads) ■Komagata Interchange ↕︎ (expressway) ■Kuko-chuo ↕︎ (surface roads) ■Haneda Airport | ■Asakusa ↕︎ (surface roads) ■Haneda Airport |
Parking and stopping in front of each Haneda Airport terminal is prohibited, so even for drop-off/pick-up you’ll need to use a parking lot. As shown below, there are five parking lots, P1 through P5, depending on the terminal.
| Haneda Airport | Parking lot | Line | Airlines arriving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | P1／P2 | Domestic | ・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) *Includes ANA codeshare flights (38xx) |
| Terminal 2 | P3／P4 | Domestic | ・All Nippon Airways (ANA) ・AirDo (ADO) ・Solaseed Air (SNA) |
| Terminal 3 | P5 | International | International airlines (including JAL and ANA) |
However, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays the lots are likely to be full, so we recommend using public transportation.
Parking fees are as follows.
| Standard-size vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | Free |
| Additional charge, day 1 | ¥150 per 30 minutes |
| Additional charge, day 2 onward | ¥300 per hour |
| Maximum charge per 24 hours | ¥1,530 *During peak periods (Golden Week, summer, New Year’s) the first 3 days are ¥2,140 *For P5 only, the first 3 days are ¥2,140 regardless of peak season, and ¥1,530 from the 4th day onward |
The pros and cons are as follows.
| Pros | ・Door-to-door, so no need to carry luggage on foot ・Not bound by a schedule — go at your own pace ・Free to make stops along the way |
|---|---|
| Cons | ・If the parking lot is full you’ll have to wait ・Expressway and parking fees add up ・Driving yourself can be tiring |
4. Taxi
The Taito ward area, where Asakusa is located, is covered by Haneda Airport’s flat-rate taxi service. In addition to the flat rate, an expressway toll applies.
The taxi fare and travel time are as follows.
| Flat rate | ¥8,400 (Late night/early morning 22:00–5:00: ¥9,900) |
|---|---|
| Expressway toll | ¥1,950 (ETC ¥840) |
| Travel time | About 30 minutes |
| Distance | About 24km |
The pros and cons are as follows.
| Pros | ・Door-to-door, so no need to carry luggage on foot ・Available early morning and late at night ・No other passengers, so no need to worry about anyone else ・Online payment makes getting out of the car smooth |
|---|---|
| Cons | ・Expensive |
5. NearMe
As a new transportation option, there’s the shared-ride taxi service “NearMe.” You can sit comfortably in a larger vehicle, such as a Hiace or Alphard, and travel door-to-door to Haneda Airport.
NearMe’s fares and travel time are as follows. Unlike a regular taxi, there’s no expressway toll.
| Adult fare | From ¥2,980 per person |
|---|---|
| Child fare | From ¥1,490 per person Children (6–11) Junior seat (4–5) Child seat (0–3) *Children riding on a lap are free |
| Suitcase fee | First bag per person is free, ¥1,000 for each additional bag |
| Travel time | About 30–50 minutes |
The pros and cons are as follows.
| Pros | ・Door-to-door, so no need to carry luggage on foot ・Available early morning and late at night ・Sit comfortably in a larger vehicle |
|---|---|
| Cons | ・Service area is limited (Taito ward, where Asakusa is located, is within the service area, so this isn’t an issue) |
Thorough Comparison of Transportation Between Asakusa and Haneda Airport
Here’s a summary of the fare and travel time for each transportation option.
| Transportation | Fare | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | ¥555 | About 40 minutes |
| Limousine bus | Bus ¥1,100 | About 1 hour 5 minutes – 1 hour 25 minutes |
| Car (excluding gas and parking fees) | Expressway ¥1,950 (ETC ¥840) | About 30 minutes |
| Surface roads ¥0 | About 50 minutes | |
| Taxi | Flat rate ¥8,400, expressway toll ¥1,950 (total ¥10,350) | About 30 minutes |
| NearMe | From ¥2,980 per person | About 30–50 minutes |
Aside from taking the car via surface roads, the most affordable option is the train (¥555).
In terms of travel time, the car via expressway, taxi, and NearMe are all about 30 minutes — the fastest to arrive.
Among the options that let you check large luggage, the limousine bus (¥1,100) is the most affordable.
If you’d like to travel comfortably door-to-door, NearMe (from ¥2,980 per person) offers excellent cost performance.
”NearMe” Is Recommended for Travel Between Asakusa and Haneda Airport!
Our recommended transportation option between Asakusa and Haneda Airport is “NearMe.” It’s especially recommended if you have large luggage.
Below, we compare the limousine bus, NearMe, and taxi.
| Limousine bus | NearMe | Taxi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fare | ¥1,100 | From ¥2,980 per person | Flat rate ¥8,400, expressway toll ¥1,950 (total ¥10,350) |
| Travel time | About 1 hour 5 minutes – 1 hour 25 minutes | About 30–50 minutes | About 30 minutes |
| Can check large luggage | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Door-to-door | × | ○ | ○ |
| Travel at any time you like | × | ○ | ○ |
| No need to worry about other passengers | × | × | ○ |
If you have large luggage, being able to travel door-to-door is extremely convenient.
With NearMe, you can enjoy a comfortable door-to-door ride for about a quarter of the price of a taxi. What’s more, you can travel whenever you like, including early morning and late at night.
On the NearMe official website, you can enter your pickup location, date and time, number of passengers, and amount of luggage to get a detailed search of fares, travel time, and routes. Be sure to take a look.
Summary
We’ve introduced 5 transportation options between Asakusa and Haneda Airport: “train,” “limousine bus,” “car,” “taxi,” and “NearMe.” Each has its own pros and cons, so it’s best to choose based on your situation.
If you have large luggage in particular, we recommend NearMe, which offers a comfortable service like a taxi’s at about a quarter of the price. Even when traveling with small children or elderly companions, you can travel door-to-door stress-free.
When traveling between Asakusa and Haneda Airport, be sure to try NearMe, which offers excellent cost performance.
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