Koiwa retains natural surroundings like the Edogawa and Arakawa rivers while also seeing ongoing redevelopment. Alongside its old-fashioned shopping streets, new mixed-use facilities have emerged, making the area increasingly convenient. This article explains how to get from Koiwa to Haneda Airport, focusing mainly on limousine buses.

We also introduce other transportation options besides limousine buses, including our recommended choice, so be sure to use this as a reference.

A Complete Guide to the Limousine Bus Between Koiwa and Haneda Airport

One convenient way to get from Koiwa to Haneda Airport is the limousine bus.

Unlike the train, there are no transfers involved, so even first-time visitors to Haneda Airport can use it smoothly.

The limousine bus from Koiwa is operated by Airport Limousine Bus.

Let’s take a closer look at the travel time and fare.

Fare and Travel Time

The fare and travel time for the limousine bus between Koiwa and Haneda Airport are as follows.

【From Koiwa Station to Haneda Airport】

	Airport Limousine Bus
Fare	¥1,100
Travel time	About 50 minutes
Route	■Koiwa Station ↓(15 min) ■Ichinoe Station ↓(9 min) ■Kasai Station ↓(26 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓(5 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓(10 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Frequency	21 buses/day
First bus	4:55
Last bus	19:20

The limousine bus at Koiwa Station originates from Kameari Station. Some services run once every 1–2 buses without stopping at Koiwa Station en route from Kameari Station, so while 44 buses run on the route overall, only 21 of them actually stop at Koiwa Station.

Also, when heading from Koiwa Station to Haneda Airport, the bus arrives at the terminals in the order Terminal 2 → Terminal 1 → Terminal 3, so be careful not to get off at the wrong stop.

For the detailed timetable, please check the Airport Limousine Bus website.

【From Haneda Airport to Koiwa Station】

	Airport Limousine Bus
Fare	¥1,100
Travel time	About 50 minutes
Route	■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓(10 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓(5 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓(30 min) ■Kasai Station ↓(6 min) ■Ichinoe Station ↓(14 min) ■Koiwa Station
Frequency	16 buses/day
First bus	7:30
Last bus	20:55

Some buses from Haneda Airport to Koiwa Station likewise skip Koiwa Station, so be careful when boarding.

Bus Stops

The limousine bus stop at Koiwa Station is as follows.

Bus stop	South Exit Rotary, Center Bay 0

The limousine bus stops at Haneda Airport are as follows.

Haneda Airport Terminal 1	Bay 5
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	Bay 6
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Bay 5

How to Book Tickets

Here’s how to book limousine bus tickets and how to buy them on the day at the terminal.

Booking method	Bookable via Limousine Bus Web (payment required in advance; board using the QR code sent after payment) / Phone reservation (an operator issues a booking number; pay on the day)
Buying tickets at Haneda Airport	Purchase from a ticket vending machine or at the bus ticket counter (a specific departure time is required; credit cards accepted)
Buying tickets at Koiwa Station	Pay directly in cash or with an IC transit card when boarding

The limousine bus operates on a reserved-seat basis with a fixed capacity. If you haven’t booked in advance, you can still board on a first-come, first-served basis if seats are available on the day.

If you want to be sure of catching a bus at your desired time, we recommend booking in advance or arriving early to queue at the stop.

For same-day ticket purchases at Haneda Airport, you can specify your departure time.

Pros and Cons

The pros and cons of the limousine bus are as follows.

Pros	・Guaranteed seating thanks to the reserved-seat system ・Can check large luggage ・Free Wi-Fi available on board ・Can pay in advance when booking
Cons	・Travel time can be affected by traffic conditions ・May not be able to board if the bus is full ・More expensive than the train ・No late-night services

Other Transportation Options Between Koiwa and Haneda Airport

Here are three other major transportation options between Koiwa and Haneda Airport besides the limousine bus.

1. Train
2. Taxi
3. NearMe

Let’s go over the characteristics of each.

Train

The fare and travel time for the train between Koiwa and Haneda Airport are as follows.

Fare (IC card)	¥645
Travel time (including transfers/waiting)	About 1 hour or more
Route	■Koiwa ↕︎(JR Sobu Line, Local) ■Shin-Koiwa ↕︎(JR Sobu Line, Rapid) ■Tokyo (through service) ↕︎(JR Yokosuka Line) ■Shinagawa ↕︎(Keikyu Line) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↕︎(Keikyu Line) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2

From Koiwa, taking the Keikyu Line gets you smoothly to Haneda Airport.

The Keikyu Line runs about every 10 minutes on both weekdays and weekends, so even if you miss a train, another one will arrive shortly.

When heading from Koiwa to Haneda Airport, you’ll use the station for each respective terminal. The ticket gates differ depending on the terminal.

	Ticket gate floor
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	Basement 1F
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	Basement 1F
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Departures on 3F, arrivals on 2F

The terminal you use also depends on the airline, so it’s a good idea to check in advance.

The airlines serving each terminal are as follows.

	Routes	Airlines
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	Domestic	JAL (Japan Airlines), JTA (Japan Transocean Air), SKY (Skymark Airlines), SFJ (Star Flyer)
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	Domestic	ANA (All Nippon Airways), ADO (AIRDO), SNJ (Solaseed Air)
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	International	International airlines

Terminal 3’s station is some distance from Terminals 1 and 2, so if you’re flying internationally, be careful not to get off at the wrong station.

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

Pros	・Lower cost ・Reliable arrival times ・Frequent service means shorter waiting times
Cons	・Large luggage can be a burden to carry ・Cars can get crowded depending on the time of day ・The distance traveled is long

Taxi

A taxi will take you directly to your destination, so you can travel between Koiwa and Haneda Airport that way as well.

Approximate taxi fares and travel times are as follows.

From Koiwa	Travel time	Fare
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	About 50 minutes	About ¥16,150
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	About 45 minutes	About ¥15,750
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	About 50 minutes	About ¥15,650

There’s also a Haneda Airport flat-rate taxi option.

Flat rate	¥8,200 (late night/early morning 22:00–5:00: ¥9,700)
Expressway toll	¥1,950 (¥860 with ETC)
Total	From ¥9,060 (flat rate + ETC)

Since flat-rate taxis can be booked up to one hour in advance, they’re usable even when you’re in a hurry.

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Available any time, including early morning and late night ・Private use means no need to worry about other passengers ・Door-to-door service means less distance to carry luggage
Cons	・Expensive ・Arrival time is affected by traffic conditions

NearMe

NearMe is an emerging transportation option gaining attention. By sharing a ride in a large vehicle, such as an Alphard that seats up to nine people, you can get door-to-door access to your destination for less than a taxi would cost.

The fare and travel time for NearMe are as follows.

Fare	From ¥2,980/person
Suitcase fee	Free for the first bag; ¥1,000 per bag from the second onward
Travel time	From about 50 minutes

Unlike a flat-rate taxi, there’s no separate expressway toll to pay.

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Available any time, including early morning and late night ・Online prepayment available ・Door-to-door service eliminates long-distance carrying of luggage ・Even when shared, the large vehicle offers a comfortable, roomy ride
Cons	・Arrival time is affected by traffic conditions ・Service area is limited (Koiwa is within the service area, so this isn’t an issue)

A Detailed Comparison of Transportation Options Between Koiwa and Haneda Airport

The fares and travel times for the four transportation options are as follows.

We’ve also summarized the pros and cons of each, so use this as a reference when deciding how to get there.

Transportation	Fare	Travel time	Number of transfers	Pros	Cons
Limousine bus	¥1,100	From about 50 min	0	・Guaranteed seating	・Can get crowded depending on the time of day ・Same-day boarding is first-come, first-served
Train	¥645	From about 1 hour	2	・Lower cost ・Frequent service	・Need to be considerate of other passengers ・Carrying luggage is a significant burden
Taxi	About ¥15,650 / Flat-rate taxi from ¥9,060	From about 50 min	0	・Door-to-door access ・Can check large luggage	・Costs more ・Traffic conditions vary by time of day
NearMe	From ¥2,980/person	From about 50 min	0	・Flat-rate pricing ・Door-to-door access	・Traffic conditions vary by time of day

NearMe Is the Recommended Choice from Koiwa to Haneda Airport

For travel between Koiwa and Haneda Airport, we recommend NearMe if you have large luggage.

Here’s a comparison of the limousine bus, taxi, and NearMe:

	Limousine bus	Taxi	NearMe
Can check large luggage	○	○	○
Advance payment available	○	×	○
Can travel at your preferred time	×	○	○
Door-to-door	×	○	○
No need to worry about other passengers	×	×	▲
Suitable for large groups	×	▲ (up to 4 on average)	○

Carrying large luggage while traveling takes a toll both physically and mentally.

That’s why it’s best to choose an option that minimizes the distance you have to carry it yourself.

With NearMe, not only is it door-to-door with minimal carrying distance, but the large vehicles also mean even a big group can travel comfortably.

What’s more, it costs less than a third of a taxi, making it reasonably priced and easy to use even in the early morning or late at night.

Since it’s fully reservation-based with online prepayment available, you can board and disembark without any last-minute rush — one more reason it stands out.

From the official website, you can simulate the travel time and fare from your desired pickup location to Haneda Airport. Be sure to check it out with your own conditions.

Summary

We compared four transportation options between Koiwa and Haneda Airport: the limousine bus, train, taxi, and NearMe. Each has its own pros and cons, so choose the option that best fits your budget, schedule, and other conditions.

If you’re traveling with large luggage, we recommend NearMe. At roughly a third of the cost of a taxi, it lets you travel door-to-door without worrying about those around you, even with a large group such as families with children.

Next time you’re traveling between Koiwa and Haneda Airport, be sure to consider NearMe.