Tokyo Skytree stands 634 meters tall and was certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s tallest tower on November 17, 2011. The attached “Tokyo Solamachi” commercial complex has an aquarium and planetarium, making it a popular tourist spot. Venture a little further and you can also enjoy the old-town charm of Asakusa. Many people are probably unsure which mode of transportation to choose for traveling between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport. In this article, we’ll thoroughly compare the transportation options between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport, covering fares, travel time, pros, and cons. We’ve also included our recommended option, so be sure to check it out.

5 Transportation Options Between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport

Here are 5 transportation options between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport:

1. Train
2. Limousine bus
3. Car
4. Taxi
5. NearMe

We’ll explain the fare, travel time, and more for each.

For trains, “Oshiage Station” (Toei Asakusa Line) is convenient since it runs directly to Haneda Airport. It’s about a 6-minute walk from Oshiage Station to Tokyo Skytree. The fare, travel time, and route are as follows.

	Oshiage ⇔ Haneda Airport
Fare (IC card)	¥555
Travel time	About 40 minutes
Route	■Oshiage ↕︎(Toei Asakusa Line / Keikyu Line through-service) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↕︎(Toei Asakusa Line / Keikyu Line through-service) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2

Since the Toei Asakusa Line and Keikyu Line operate through-service with each other, you can travel between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport without changing trains. Haneda Airport is divided into three terminals depending on the airline, as shown below.

Haneda Airport	Route	Airlines arriving
Terminal 1	Domestic	・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) *Including ANA codeshare flights (38○○)
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 International Terminal 3 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, you can use the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to get to the right one. The Keikyu Line ticket gates are as follows.

Keikyu Line	Ticket gate
Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2 Station	2nd basement level
Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station	・For inbound trains, same as the 2nd floor arrival lobby ・For outbound trains, same 2nd basement level as the Keikyu Line platform

The pros and cons of taking the train are as follows.

Pros	・Most affordable option ・Frequent service means shorter waiting times ・Travel time is stable since it’s not affected by traffic conditions ・Easy to get a seat at “Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2” Station since it’s the first stop
Cons	・Often crowded ・Hard to find space for large luggage like suitcases ・Long walking distance between the platform and the airport lobby

2. Limousine Bus

For limousine buses, the “Skytree Shuttle,” which runs directly between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport, is convenient. The fare, travel time, and route are as follows.

	Tokyo Skytree Town → Haneda Airport	Haneda Airport → Tokyo Skytree Town
Fare (IC card)	¥1,000
Travel time (including transfers)	About 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes
Route	■Tokyo Skytree Town ↓(43-58 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓(5 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓(7 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3	■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓(10 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓(5 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓(45-55 min) ■Tokyo Skytree Town

The bus stop at Tokyo Skytree Town is Boarding Point 3. Along the way, the bus stops at “Ryogoku Station Entrance” and “Kinshicho Station.” Buses arrive at Haneda Airport in the order Terminal 2 → Terminal 1 → Terminal 3, so be careful not to get off at the wrong terminal.

Haneda Airport is divided into three terminals depending on the airline, as shown below.

Haneda Airport	Route	Airlines arriving
Terminal 1	Domestic	・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) *Including ANA codeshare flights (38○○)
Terminal 2	Domestic	・All Nippon Airways (ANA) ・AIRDO (ADO) ・Solaseed Air (SNA)
Terminal 3	International	International airlines (including JAL and ANA)

The bus boarding points at Haneda Airport are as follows.

Haneda Airport	Boarding point
Terminal 1	Point 9
Terminal 2	Point 10
Terminal 3	Point 4

There are 10-11 departures per day in each direction. [Tokyo Skytree Town → Haneda Airport Terminal 3]

	Departs Tokyo Skytree Town	Arrives Haneda Airport Terminal 3
1	7:00	7:55
2	8:30	9:30
3	9:30	10:30
4	10:20	11:30
5	13:20	14:20
6	14:20	15:20
7	15:20	16:20
8	16:20	17:20
9	17:30	18:30
10	18:30	19:36

[Haneda Airport Terminal 3 → Tokyo Skytree Town]

	Departs Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Arrives Tokyo Skytree Town
1	7:20	8:10
2	8:20	9:20
3	9:10	10:10
4	11:00	12:00
5	12:00	13:00
6	13:00	14:00
7	15:00	16:00
8	16:00	17:10
9	17:00	18:10
10	18:00	19:10
11	19:00	20:00

For the latest timetable, check Tobu Bus’s Skytree Shuttle official page. The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Reserved seating guarantees you a seat ・You can check your luggage into the trunk compartment ・Shorter walking distance compared to the train ・Reclining seats
Cons	・Travel time varies depending on traffic conditions ・If fully booked, there’s no standing room, so you’ll need to wait for the next bus ・No late-night or early-morning service ・Fewer departures ・More expensive than the train

3. Car

The highway toll, travel time, and route by car are as follows.

	Expressway	Local roads
Toll	¥1,950 (ETC: ¥840)	–
Travel time	About 30 minutes	About 50 minutes
Distance	About 25 km	About 23 km
Route	■Tokyo Skytree ↕︎(local road) ■Komagata Interchange ↕︎(expressway) ■Airport Central ↕︎(local road) ■Haneda Airport	■Tokyo Skytree ↕︎(local road) ■Haneda Airport

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door, so you don’t need to carry your luggage on foot ・Not bound by a schedule, you can go at your own pace ・You can make stops freely along the way
Cons	・You may have to wait if the parking lot is full ・Tolls and parking fees apply if you use the expressway or a parking lot ・Driving yourself can be tiring

4. Taxi

The Sumida Ward area, where Tokyo Skytree is located, is covered by Haneda Airport’s flat-rate taxi service.

In addition to the flat rate, expressway tolls also apply. The taxi fare and travel time are as follows.

Flat rate	¥8,400 (late night/early morning 22:00-5:00: ¥9,900)
Toll	¥1,950 (ETC: ¥840)
Travel time	About 30 minutes
Distance	About 25 km

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door, so you don’t need to carry your luggage on foot ・Available early in the morning and late at night ・No other passengers, so you don’t need to worry about anyone else
Cons	・Expensive

5. NearMe

As a new transportation option, there’s the ride-share taxi service “NearMe.” You can ride comfortably in a spacious vehicle such as a Hiace or Alphard, with door-to-door access to Haneda Airport. NearMe’s fare and travel time are as follows. Unlike a regular taxi, there are no expressway tolls.

Adult fare	From ¥2,980/person
Child fare	From ¥1,490/person Child (ages 6-11) Junior seat (ages 4-5) Child seat (ages 0-3) *Children on a lap ride free
Suitcase fee	First bag free per person, ¥1,000 for each additional bag
Travel time	About 30 minutes to 1 hour

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door, so you don’t need to carry your luggage on foot ・Available early in the morning and late at night ・Ride comfortably in a spacious vehicle
Cons	・Service area is limited (Sumida Ward, where Tokyo Skytree is located, is within the service area, so this isn’t an issue)

A Thorough Comparison of Transportation Options Between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport

Here’s a list of the fare and travel time for each transportation option.

Transportation	Fare	Travel time
Train	¥555	About 40 minutes
Limousine bus	¥1,000	About 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes
Car (excluding gas and parking fees)	Expressway ¥1,950 (ETC ¥840)	About 30 minutes
Local roads ¥0	About 50 minutes
Taxi	Flat rate ¥8,400 + toll ¥1,950 (total ¥10,350)	About 30 minutes
NearMe	From ¥2,980/person	About 30 minutes to 1 hour

Excluding a car on local roads, the most affordable option is the train (¥555).

For travel time, a car via the expressway, a taxi, and NearMe all take about 30 minutes, making them the fastest.

Among the options that let you check large luggage, the limousine bus (¥1,000) is the most affordable. If you want comfortable door-to-door travel as well, NearMe (from ¥2,980/person) offers excellent value for money.

We Recommend “NearMe” for Travel Between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport!

Our recommended transportation option between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport is “NearMe.” It’s especially recommended if you have a lot of luggage. Below is a comparison of limousine bus, NearMe, and taxi.

	Limousine bus	NearMe	Taxi
Fare	¥1,000	From ¥2,980/person	Flat rate ¥8,400 + toll ¥1,950 (total ¥10,350)
Travel time	About 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes	About 30 minutes to 1 hour	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 a lot of luggage, being able to travel door-to-door is extremely convenient. With NearMe, you can enjoy comfortable door-to-door travel for less than a third of the cost 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 number of bags to get a detailed quote for fare, time, and route. Be sure to take a look.

Summary

We’ve introduced 5 transportation options between Tokyo Skytree 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 a lot of luggage in particular, we recommend NearMe, which offers the comfort of a taxi service for less than a third of the price. Even if you’re traveling with small children or elderly family members, you can enjoy stress-free door-to-door travel. When traveling between Tokyo Skytree and Haneda Airport, be sure to try NearMe for its excellent value for money.