Airport Transfers in Japan: Narita, Haneda, Kansai & More

Last reviewed: October 22, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Journey times below are approximate and depend on your destination station and connections. Always check current fares and timetables on the operators' official sites.

Tokyo Haneda (HND)

Haneda is close to central Tokyo. The Keikyu Line runs to Shinagawa (around 15–20 minutes) with through-trains to Asakusa, and the Tokyo Monorail runs to Hamamatsucho for JR Yamanote Line connections. Airport Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations. Taxis are practical late at night or with lots of luggage.

Tokyo Narita (NRT)

Narita is roughly 60 km from central Tokyo. Options include:

• Keisei Skyliner to Nippori and Ueno (fastest to Ueno, around 40–45 minutes).
• JR Narita Express (N'EX) to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yokohama (around an hour to Tokyo Station). Covered by the JR Pass.
• Keisei Access Express and limited express trains — slower but cheaper, with through-running to the Toei Asakusa Line.
• Airport buses to Tokyo Station and Ginza are among the cheapest options; Airport Limousine buses reach many hotels.

Osaka Kansai (KIX)

• Nankai Railway (rapi:t limited express or cheaper airport express) to Namba.
• JR Haruka limited express to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto; JR Kansai Airport Rapid trains to Osaka Station.
• Airport limousine buses to Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara.

Other major airports

• Fukuoka (FUK): subway to Hakata in about 5 minutes from the domestic terminal.
• New Chitose (CTS): JR Rapid Airport to Sapporo in about 40 minutes.
• Naha (OKA): Yui Rail monorail into Naha.
• Chubu Centrair (NGO): Meitetsu limited express to Nagoya in around 30 minutes.

Late-night arrivals

Trains generally stop around midnight. If you land late, check last-train times in advance, and consider a hotel near the airport or a pre-booked taxi or late-night bus where available.