The Kamata area, centered on Keikyu Line’s “Keikyu Kamata” Station and the JR/Tokyu Line’s “Kamata” Station, is a hub of Ota Ward, home to the Ota Ward Office, police station, tax office, and other government facilities, as well as cultural facilities like a citizens’ hall and library. With well-developed station buildings and commercial facilities, its shopping streets are also full of life.

This article thoroughly compares transportation options between Keikyu Kamata and Haneda Airport, covering fares, travel time, and the pros and cons of each.

5 Ways to Travel Between Keikyu Kamata and Haneda Airport

Here are 5 transportation options between Keikyu Kamata and Haneda Airport:

1. Train
2. Car
3. Taxi
4. NearMe
5. Bus

Let’s go through the fare, travel time, and other details for each.

1. Train

The distance between the JR/Tokyu Line’s “Kamata” Station and the Keikyu Line’s “Keikyu Kamata” Station is about a 15-minute walk.

If you’re heading to Haneda Airport from the Kamata area, using Keikyu Kamata gets you there quickly with no transfers.

The fare, travel time, and route between Haneda Airport and Keikyu Kamata are as follows.

	Keikyu Kamata ⇔ Haneda Airport
Fare (IC card)	¥278
Travel time	About 10 minutes
Route	■Keikyu Kamata ↕︎ (Keikyu Line) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1/2

The first train from Keikyu Kamata to Haneda Airport departs at 5:19, and the last train is at 0:15 (weekdays) / 23:55 (weekends and holidays).

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

Haneda Airport	Airlines	Operating hours
Terminal 1	・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) ※Includes ANA codeshare flights (38○○)	5:00–24:00
Terminal 2	・All Nippon Airways (ANA) ・AIRDO (ADO) ・Solaseed Air (SNA)	5:00–24:00
Terminal 3	International airlines (including JAL and ANA)	24 hours

On the Keikyu Line, only the Terminal 3 station for international flights is different from the others, so be careful not to get off at the wrong station. If you do get off at the wrong station, you can use the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to get where you need to go.

The Keikyu Line ticket gates are as follows.

Keikyu Line	Ticket gate
Haneda Airport Terminal 1/2 Station	Basement 2nd floor
Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station	・For inbound (to the airport): same as the airport arrival lobby, 2nd floor above ground ・For outbound (from the airport): same as the Keikyu Line platform, basement 2nd floor

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

Pros	・The most affordable option ・Frequent service means short wait times ・Travel time is stable since it’s not affected by traffic conditions
Cons	・Often crowded ・Hard to find space for large luggage like suitcases ・The distance between the platform and the airport lobby is long, requiring a lot of walking

2. Bus

Between Haneda Airport and Kamata, you can use a shuttle bus.

If you’re heading to Haneda Airport from JR/Tokyu Kamata Station, the shuttle bus is convenient since you won’t need to walk to Keikyu Kamata Station.

It runs every 30 minutes between 5:10 and 22:40. The fare, travel time, and route are as follows.

	[Kama 95] Kamata Station → Haneda Airport	[Kama 95] Haneda Airport → Kamata Station
Fare (IC card)	¥300
Travel time (including transfer)	About 30 minutes or more
Route	■Kamata Station ↓ ■Otorii ↓ ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓ ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓ ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1	■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓ ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓ ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓ ■Otorii ↓ ■Kamata Station

The bus arrives at Haneda Airport in the order of Terminal 3 → Terminal 2 → Terminal 1, so be careful not to get off at the wrong terminal.

There’s also an early-morning bus from Kamata Station departing at 4:30. The fare is double the usual price, at ¥600.

The bus stops at Haneda Airport are as follows.

Haneda Airport	Bus stop
Terminal 1	Stop 16
Terminal 2	Stop 17
Terminal 3	Stop 11 ※Late-night/early-morning buses and the last shuttle bus use Stop 8

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Low fare ・No transfers needed
Cons	・Limited number of departures ・May take longer than expected depending on traffic

3. Car

The travel time and route by car are as follows.

From Keikyu Kamata, you can reach the airport via regular roads without using the expressway.

	Regular roads
Toll	—
Travel time	About 23 minutes
Distance	About 8.5km
Route	■Keikyu Kamata ↕ ■Haneda Airport

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door, so no need to carry luggage while walking ・Go at your own pace without being tied to a schedule
Cons	・You may have to wait if the parking lot is full ・Parking fees apply if you use a parking lot ・You may get caught in unexpected traffic

4. Taxi

The fare and travel time by taxi from Keikyu Kamata Station are as follows.

Fare	From about ¥3,300 (late night/early morning 22:00–5:00: about ¥4,000)
Travel time	About 20 minutes
Distance	About 8.5km

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door, so no need to carry luggage while walking ・Available early morning and late at night as well ・No other passengers, so you don’t need to worry about anyone else
Cons	・Expensive ・You may get caught in unexpected traffic

5. NearMe

NearMe is a new transportation option — a shared-ride taxi service. You can relax in a spacious vehicle like a Hiace or Alphard and get door-to-door access to Haneda Airport.

The fare and travel time for NearMe are as follows. Unlike a regular taxi, there are no toll charges.

Adult fare	From ¥1,980/person
Child fare	From ¥990/person Child (ages 6–11) Junior seat (ages 4–5) Child seat (ages 0–3)
Suitcase fee	First suitcase free per person ¥1,000 for each additional suitcase
Travel time	About 20 to 45 minutes

The pros and cons are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door, so no need to carry luggage while walking ・Available early morning and late at night as well ・Relax in a spacious vehicle
Cons	・Service area is limited (the Kamata area is covered)

A Thorough Comparison of Transportation Between Haneda Airport and Keikyu Kamata

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

Transportation	Fare	Travel time
Train	¥278	About 10 minutes
Bus	¥300	About 30 minutes
Car	¥0 ※Parking fee applies separately	About 23 minutes
Taxi	From about ¥3,300	About 20 minutes
NearMe	From ¥1,980/person	About 20 to 45 minutes

Aside from driving on regular roads, the train (¥278) is the most affordable and quickest option to arrive.

In terms of cost, the shuttle bus from Kamata Station (¥300) is also a good choice.

While the train is the cheapest option, if you factor in getting from home to Keikyu Kamata Station, moving from the station to the check-in counter, and the hassle of carrying luggage, traveling by car, taxi, or NearMe could also be a good option.

In that case, NearMe (¥1,980/person) is recommended as a way to travel door-to-door at a more affordable rate than a taxi.

NearMe Is Recommended for Travel Between Haneda Airport and Keikyu Kamata!

The recommended way to travel between Haneda Airport and Keikyu Kamata is “NearMe.”

About NearMe

NearMe launched in 2019 as a shared-ride service that takes you to your destination of choice in a large van, similar to a Hiace.

Booking is easy — just specify your location, date/time, and number of passengers on the official website. Since payment is completed entirely online, it’s easy and convenient to use.

Benefits of NearMe

NearMe offers the following benefits:

• Flat-rate pricing within the service area
• Pickup from any location you choose, such as your home
• Available for multiple passengers
• Online payment

Bookings can be made up until 6pm the day before your ride. Since payment can be completed online, it’s a great option even for last-minute needs.

If you’re traveling with heavy luggage, door-to-door service to Haneda Airport is another appealing benefit, as it takes the burden off of you.

NearMe also offers comfortable door-to-door travel at a more affordable rate than a taxi. What’s more, you can travel at any time you like, including early morning and late at night.

On the NearMe official website, you can enter your pickup location, date/time, number of passengers, and amount of luggage to get detailed information on fare, time, and route. Be sure to check it out.

Summary

We’ve introduced 5 transportation options between Haneda Airport and Keikyu Kamata: “train,” “bus,” “car,” “taxi,” and “NearMe.” Each has its own pros and cons, so it’s best to choose based on your situation.

	Train	Shuttle bus	NearMe	Taxi
Fare	¥278 (IC card)	¥300 (IC card)	From ¥1,980/person	From about ¥3,300
Travel time	About 10 minutes	About 30 minutes	About 20 to 44 minutes	About 20 minutes
Can check large luggage	×	×	○	○
Door-to-door	×	×	○	○
Available at any time	△	×	○	○
No need to worry about other passengers	×	×	×	○

If you have large luggage in particular, we recommend NearMe, which offers the comfort of a taxi at a more affordable price.

When traveling between Haneda Airport and Keikyu Kamata, consider NearMe for its excellent cost performance.