Tsudanuma Station sits on the border of Narashino City and Funabashi City in Chiba Prefecture. Served by the JR Sobu Line and Keisei Line, it offers convenient access to Funabashi within the prefecture and to Akihabara and Shinjuku in central Tokyo. Thanks to its livability and green surroundings, it’s a popular area, especially among families. The Tsudanuma area also has the advantage of being easy to reach from Haneda Airport.

This article focuses on how to travel by bus between Tsudanuma Station and Haneda Airport. We also cover other transportation options besides the bus, so be sure to use this as a reference.

Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma

A direct limousine bus is a convenient way to travel between Haneda Airport and Tsudanuma. Here’s the basic information you need for using the limousine bus.

Fare and Travel Time

The limousine bus fare and travel time are as follows.

Fare	¥1,300 (children ¥650)
Travel time	About 1 hour 5 minutes or more
Route	■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓(10 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓(5 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓(50 min) ■Keisei-Tsudanuma Station ↓(5 min) ■Tsudanuma Station	■Tsudanuma Station ↓(10 min) ■Keisei-Tsudanuma Station ↓(45 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓(5 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓(10 min) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3
Daily departures	26	20
First departure	6:45	4:30
Last departure	22:30	19:30

Reference: Airport limousine

If you’re taking an LCC flight or other flight that lands after midnight, note that the limousine bus doesn’t operate at that hour, so you’ll need to consider another way to get there.

Also note that the buses from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma Station and from Tsudanuma Station to Haneda Airport stop at the terminals in a different order. Be careful when using the service.

How to Buy Tickets

Here’s how to buy tickets for the Haneda Airport limousine bus.

Reservation method	・Book online via Limousine Web (payment required) *You board using the QR code sent after payment ・Phone reservation *The operator issues a reservation number; you pay on the day
Buying tickets at Haneda Airport	Purchase at a ticket vending machine or the bus ticket counter (a specific departure time is required; credit cards accepted)
Buying tickets at Tsudanuma Station	Pay directly with cash or an IC transit card when boarding

Using the limousine bus reservation website lets you book without registering as a member. You can also change your reservation up to 5 minutes before departure and board directly from the platform — a nice bonus.

Ticket purchase locations at Haneda Airport are as follows.

Haneda Airport Terminal 1	1F Arrival Lobby: Information desk (ticket counter) 1F Bus stop: Limousine bus ticket vending machine
Haneda Airport Terminal 2
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	2F Arrival Lobby: Information desk (ticket counter) 1F Bus stop: Limousine bus ticket vending machine

Bus Stops

The limousine bus stop at Tsudanuma Station is as follows.

Bus stop	JR Tsudanuma Station South Exit

The limousine bus stops at Haneda Airport are as follows.

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

Which terminal you use depends on your airline and route, so check in advance which terminal you’ll be arriving at or departing from.

Haneda Airport	Route	Airlines using this terminal
Terminal 1	Domestic	・Japan Airlines (JAL) ・Skymark (SKY) ・StarFlyer (SFJ) *Including 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)

Pros and Cons

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

Pros	・You can reserve a seat in advance ・Large luggage can be stored under the bus ・You can pay in advance when booking
Cons	・Not available for late-night flights ・Securing a seat can be difficult if you buy same-day ・Arrival time can be affected by traffic conditions

Recommended Ways to Travel from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma

Besides the limousine bus, there are other ways to travel between Haneda Airport and Tsudanuma. The main options are:

1. Train
2. Taxi
3. Private car
4. NearMe

Let’s go through each one.

Train

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

Fare (IC card)	¥898
Travel time (including transfers and waiting)	About 1 hour 5 minutes or more
Route	■Haneda Airport Terminal 1/Terminal 2 ↕︎(Keikyu Line) ■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↕︎(Keikyu Line) ■Keikyu-Kamata (through service) ↕︎(Keikyu Main Line) ■Shinagawa ↕︎(JR Yokosuka Line) ■Tokyo ↕︎(JR Sobu Line) ■Tsudanuma

Taking the Keikyu Line from Haneda Airport and transferring to the JR line at Shinagawa gets you smoothly to Tsudanuma Station.

The Keikyu Line runs frequently on both weekdays and weekends, so even with more transfers, it’s easy to travel at a time that suits you.

When heading from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma, you’ll use the station at each terminal. Since ticket gates differ by terminal, it’s worth checking in advance.

	Ticket gate floor
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	B1
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	B1
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Departure floor is 3F, arrival floor is 2F

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

Pros	・Lower cost ・Arrival time is easy to predict ・Frequent service means less waiting
Cons	・Can get crowded depending on the time of day ・Carrying large luggage can be a burden ・More transfers at certain times can add to travel time

Taxi

A taxi that picks you up from any location makes for a smooth trip. The approximate fare and travel time by taxi are as follows.

To Tsudanuma	Travel time	Fare (including ¥2,290 expressway toll)
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	About 48 min	About ¥17,690
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	About 51 min	About ¥18,290
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	About 54 min	About ¥18,290

*Late-night/early-morning surcharges apply separately

Also, flat-rate fares are available from Haneda Airport to areas within Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture. However, since Tsudanuma is in Chiba Prefecture, it falls outside the flat-rate zone and can’t be used.

The taxi stands at Haneda Airport are as follows.

Haneda Airport Terminal 1	Stops 2 and 18
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	Stops 3 and 19
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Follow the signage from the 2F/3F access hall to Stop 22 on 1F (Lane 2)

Reference: Haneda Airport official website

The pros and cons of traveling by taxi are as follows.

Pros	・Door-to-door service ・Available regardless of the time — even late night or early morning ・No need to carry your luggage around
Cons	・More expensive compared to other options ・Arrival time can be affected by traffic conditions on the day

Private Car

Like a taxi, using your own car lets you travel door-to-door to the airport.

The approximate fare and travel time assuming use of the expressway are as follows.

	Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma
Expressway toll	¥2,290 (¥1,430 with ETC)
Travel time	About 45 minutes or more
Distance	About 39.4 km
Route	■Haneda Airport ↕︎(surface roads) ■Kuko-chuo ↕︎(expressway) ■Yatsu-Funabashi ↕︎(surface roads) ■Tsudanuma

Haneda Airport has parking lots at each terminal. Checking in advance which parking lot is easiest to use will help you get around smoothly. Details are as follows.

	Parking lot
Haneda Airport Terminal 1	P-1, P-2
Haneda Airport Terminal 2	P-3, P-4
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	P-5

The rates are as follows.

	Rate
First 30 minutes	Free
Up to 60 minutes	¥300
Every 30 minutes after that	¥150
First 24 hours (max/day)	¥1,530-¥2,140

At Haneda Airport, the first 30 minutes are free, which is handy for pickups and drop-offs. Note that maximum rates differ by parking lot. Rates also change during busy periods, so check the official website for the most accurate information.

Advance reservations are available for parking lots P2-P5. A reservation fee of ¥1,000 (P2-P4) or ¥1,400 (P5) is added to the parking fee.

The pros and cons of traveling by private car are as follows.

Pros	・You can make stops freely along the way ・Easy door-to-door travel ・Not tied to a fixed departure time
Cons	・You need to secure parking ・Expressway tolls and parking fees add up ・Arrival time can be affected by traffic conditions

NearMe

NearMe is gaining attention as a new way to travel. It’s a ride-share service using large minivans, like the Alphard, that seat up to 9 passengers. It offers door-to-door travel at a better price than a taxi.

The fare and travel time for NearMe are as follows.

Fare	From ¥6,980/person
Suitcase fee	One suitcase per person free; ¥1,000 per bag from the second one
Travel time	About 58 minutes or more

Since NearMe uses flat-rate pricing, you can use it within the service area at a fixed price with no added expressway tolls. There are also no surcharges for late-night or early-morning trips.

Also, when using NearMe around Tsudanuma Station, pickup addresses in Narashino City are outside the service area. Be sure to depart from an address in Funabashi City, which is within the covered area.

You can run a fare simulation on the page below for more details — use it as a reference when planning your trip.

Reference: NearMe official website

The pros and cons of using NearMe are as follows.

Pros	・Comfortable door-to-door travel ・Online payment available in advance ・Easy-to-understand pricing
Cons	・Some areas are outside the service zone (parts of Tsudanuma are excluded depending on pickup location) ・Arrival time can be affected by traffic conditions on the day

Comparing All Ways to Travel from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma

Here’s a summary of the fare and travel time for all five transportation options, along with their pros and cons, to help you decide which to use.

Method	Fare	Travel time	Transfers	Pros	Cons
Limousine bus	¥1,200	About 1 hour 5 minutes or more	0	・You can reserve a seat ・Pay in advance	・Can get crowded at certain times ・Few direct departures
Train	¥898	About 1 hour 5 minutes or more	0-	・Lower cost	・Can get crowded at certain times ・Difficult to travel with large luggage
Taxi	From about ¥17,690	From about 48 min	0	・Door-to-door travel ・Easy to travel with luggage	・Most expensive option ・Arrival time affected by traffic conditions
Private car	From ¥2,290	From about 45 min	0	・Travel regardless of time of day ・Can make stops along the way	・Parking and toll costs ・Arrival time affected by traffic conditions
NearMe	From ¥6,980/person	From about 58 min	0	・Flat-rate pricing ・Advance payment available	・Traffic conditions vary by time of day

Using the limousine bus lets you get from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma quickly. However, there’s a risk of not being able to secure a seat. With NearMe, you can guarantee a seat while enjoying door-to-door service in about the same travel time as the limousine bus.

NearMe Is the Recommended Way to Travel from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma

If you’re traveling from Haneda Airport to Tsudanuma with large luggage, NearMe is a great choice. Here’s a comparison of the limousine bus, taxi, and NearMe.

	Limousine bus	Taxi	NearMe
Can store large luggage	○	○	○
Advance payment available	○	×	○
Can travel at your preferred time	×	○	○
Door-to-door	×	○	○
No sharing with other passengers	×	×	▲
Can travel in a large group	×	▲(4 on average)	○

Traveling with large luggage can be a real burden, and many people want to shorten their travel distance to reduce that strain. That said, each option has its trade-offs: taxis are expensive, while limousine buses may not let you secure a seat.

With NearMe, you get comfort nearly on par with a taxi ride, while keeping costs down.

Another appealing point is that the price doesn’t change for early-morning or late-night trips, so you don’t have to worry about surcharges.

You can run a simulation from the official website to see the fare and travel time from Haneda Airport to your destination. Why not check it out?

Summary

This article introduced five ways to travel between Haneda Airport and Tsudanuma. Each has its own pros and cons, so compare them based on your purpose and conditions.

If you want a low-cost, hassle-free way to travel, the limousine bus is a great choice. On the other hand, if you want to secure a seat while easing the burden of carrying luggage, NearMe is recommended. Within the service area, you can travel from any location you choose at a flat rate. Be sure to consider NearMe the next time you’re heading out from Haneda Airport.