Harajuku is famous as a hub of youth culture, home to popular spots like Takeshita Street and Meiji Shrine that attract many international tourists.

This article thoroughly explains how to get from Harajuku to Haneda Airport, including transfer methods and the pros and cons of each option — be sure to check it out.

Summary of Transportation Options from Harajuku to Haneda Airport

Below is a summary of four ways to travel from Harajuku to Haneda Airport.

Transportation (Harajuku Station ↔ Haneda Airport)	Fare	Transfers	Travel Time
Train	¥470 (IC card)	1	About 40 min
Limousine Bus	From ¥1,200	1	About 1 hr 30 min
Taxi	About ¥10,650 (surface roads from about ¥7,900 + expressway toll)	0	About 50 min
NearMe	From ¥2,980/person	0	About 30–60 min

The details of each transportation option are explained in the next section.

We’ll also cover the pros and cons of each, so be sure to use this as a reference.

4 Ways to Travel from Harajuku to Haneda Airport

There are four main ways to travel from Harajuku to Haneda Airport.

• Train
• Bus
• Taxi
• NearMe

Let’s take a closer look at the features and fares of each option.

Train

The most cost-effective way to get from Harajuku to Haneda Airport is by train. Not only is it cheap, but it also gets you there in under an hour.

Taking the Tokyo Monorail Airport Rapid or the Keikyu Main Line Limited Express from Harajuku to Haneda Airport requires only one transfer.

The fares and travel times for each are as follows.

【Train Fares, Travel Times, and Routes】

	Tokyo Monorail Airport Rapid	Keikyu Main Line Limited Express
Fare (IC card)	¥700	¥470
Travel Time (incl. transfer)	About 50 min	About 40 min
Route	■Harajuku ↕︎（JR Yamanote Line） ■Hamamatsucho ↕︎（Tokyo Monorail Airport Rapid） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1	■Harajuku ↕︎（JR Yamanote Line） ■Shinagawa ↕︎（Keikyu Main Line Rapid） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1

*Depending on the train, this may be a direct connection or may require a transfer.

Taking the Tokyo Monorail costs more than taking the Keikyu Main Line. There is also a discounted “Monorail & Yamanote Line Discount Ticket” currently available for ¥500, valid on weekends and holidays only.

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

【Pros and Cons of the Train】

Pros	・The most affordable of the four transportation options ・Not affected by traffic conditions ・Frequent service
Cons	・May be crowded depending on the time of day ・Difficult to carry large luggage

Since it’s unaffected by traffic and trains run frequently, it’s easy to plan your trip around your desired arrival time. However, because it uses the Yamanote Line, it can get quite crowded depending on the time of day or day of the week. Traveling with large luggage can also be a burden.

This option is recommended for those traveling light who want to keep costs down.

Limousine Bus

There is no direct bus from Harajuku to Haneda Airport, so you’ll need to travel to Shibuya first to catch the limousine bus.

【Bus Fares, Travel Time, and Route】

	Harajuku ⇔ Haneda Airport
Fare	From ¥1,200
Travel Time	About 1 hr 30 min~
Route	■Harajuku ↕︎（Toei Bus） ■Shibuya Station（Shibuya Fukuras） ↕︎（Tokyu Bus Airport Limousine Bus） ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1

You can get from Harajuku to Shibuya by Toei Bus. Since the Yamanote Line also runs this route, traveling by train is an option as well.

Haneda Airport currently has three terminals, each serving different routes and airlines.

Be sure to check which bus stop to get off at based on the airline you’re flying with.

Terminal	Route	Airlines
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	Domestic	JAL, Skymark, StarFlyer, and others
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	Domestic	ANA, AirDo, and others
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	International	ANA, JAL, American Airlines, and others

*This may change depending on weather conditions or airline circumstances.

The limousine bus stops at the terminals in the order Terminal 2 → Terminal 1 → Terminal 3.

The boarding locations are as follows.

【From Shibuya to Haneda Airport】

	Boarding Location
Shibuya Station	Stop 9
Shibuya Mark City	5th floor, Stop 92
Tokyu Cerulean Tower	B1

【From Haneda Airport to Harajuku】

	Boarding Location
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	Stop 9
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	Stop 10
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Stop 4

【Pros and Cons of the Limousine Bus】

Pros	・You can check large luggage ・Frequent service ・You can pay with a transportation IC card
Cons	・No reservations available ・Travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions

With the limousine bus, you can store large luggage in the compartment below and relax in a comfortable seat. Since buses run frequently, it’s also easy to time your trip around your flight.

However, since seating is first-come, first-served with no advance reservations, you may not be able to board your preferred bus if it’s busy that day.

This option is recommended for those who can allow some extra time in their schedule.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is another option.

If you’d rather not worry about other passengers while carrying large luggage, taking a taxi can reduce that stress.

If you plan to take a taxi on the day of travel, there is a taxi stand in front of Harajuku Station.

Taxi Stand	Harajuku Station, Omotesando Exit Taxi Stand

In addition to surface roads, you can also access Haneda Airport via the Shuto Expressway.

Road Used	Via Shuto Expressway
Fare	About ¥10,650 (surface roads from about ¥7,900 + expressway toll)

*Note that early-morning/late-night surcharges may apply, making the fare higher than the amount above.

The pros and cons are as follows.

【Pros and Cons】

Pros	・Flexible timing ・No need to worry about other passengers ・Available even in the early morning or late at night when trains and buses aren’t running ・You can check large luggage
Cons	・Expressway tolls and late-night surcharges apply ・Arrival time can vary depending on traffic conditions ・Difficult for groups of 4 or more

Since the distance from Harajuku to Haneda Airport is relatively short, the fare doesn’t become too expensive.

That said, it is the most expensive of the four transportation options.

Since each taxi can carry up to four passengers, groups larger than that will need multiple vehicles.

This option is recommended for smaller groups who want to minimize the hassle of traveling.

NearMe

A new mode of transportation is the shared-ride taxi service “NearMe.”

NearMe is a ride-sharing taxi service provided by NearMe, Inc. It uses large van-type vehicles that can carry up to 9 passengers at once.

【NearMe Fares and Travel Time】

Fare	From ¥2,980/person
Travel Time	About 30–60 min

First-time riders can get a discount on their fare through the first-time registration campaign.

A group discount (from ¥1,500 off) also applies for parties of three or more. Traveling with family or friends can lower the cost per person even further.

【Pros and Cons of NearMe】

Pros	・Costs about a third of a taxi fare ・You don’t need to worry about the time, even late at night or early in the morning ・Pickup right at your door (board from any location you choose) ・The fare doesn’t change even if you use the expressway
Cons	・Travel time varies depending on traffic conditions ・Service area is limited ※Harajuku is within the service area, as all 23 wards of Tokyo are covered

Unlike a taxi, NearMe’s fare doesn’t change whether you use the expressway or travel in the early morning or late at night. In fact, it costs about a third of what a taxi would.

It also lets you board from any location at any time, making it an easy, low-stress option for families or groups of friends. You can book NearMe through the official website.

”NearMe” Is the Recommended Way to Travel from Harajuku to Haneda Airport!

We’ve introduced four transportation options so far. For travel from Harajuku to Haneda Airport, we recommend NearMe. Here are three reasons why.

• You can travel smoothly from a location of your choice
• It’s a great value for groups
• Easy online payment

Let’s look at each of these in detail.

Smooth Travel from a Location of Your Choice

With NearMe, the vehicle arrives at your chosen location at the chosen time, so you can start your trip without the hassle of carrying your luggage far and without tiring yourself out.

Carrying large luggage like a suitcase while traveling can be both mentally and physically draining. To avoid getting worn out before you even reach your destination, it’s a good idea to reduce that burden by traveling smoothly from a location of your choice.

Great Value for Groups

Thanks to its capacity of up to 9 passengers, NearMe allows even large groups to travel smoothly together. It also offers group discounts, helping keep costs down.

Easy Online Payment

Because NearMe charges a flat fare, you can pay online in advance.

With trains or buses, you need cash or an IC card on the day of travel.

Taxis likewise require cash, and since you don’t know the exact fare until you’ve taken the ride, it can be hard to predict the cost. NearMe, on the other hand, eliminates the hassle of paying on the day and lets you enjoy a smooth trip.

Conclusion

We’ve introduced four ways to travel from Harajuku to Haneda Airport. Each option has its own pros and cons, so choose the one that best fits your purpose for using the airport.

NearMe lets you board from a location of your choice and travel with a large group while keeping costs down. Give it a try as a new option for your next trip.