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Narita to Haneda Transfer in 2026: Bus, Train or Taxi Between Tokyo's Airports
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Easiest for most travelers
Airport Limousine Bus, Narita to Haneda
- Airport to airport with no transfers
- About 65–85 minutes
- Fare: ¥3,600
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Tokyo's two airports are about 80 km apart, on opposite sides of the city. Most people who need to cross between them have just landed on one ticket and are flying out on another, so the real question isn't only "how" but "how much time do I need?"
If you're in a hurry: take the Airport Limousine Bus. It runs airport to airport with no transfers, takes about 65–85 minutes and costs ¥3,600. With light luggage and time to spare, the direct train is cheaper (¥1,760–3,080, 90–115 minutes). Allow at least 3 hours between landing and your next departure, and more if you have to clear immigration and collect bags first.
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Narita to Haneda options compared
| Option | Time | Adult fare | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Limousine Bus | About 65–85 min | ¥3,600 | Big suitcases, tired travelers, tight-ish connections |
| Train (Keisei, Toei Asakusa & Keikyu lines) | About 90–115 min | ¥1,760–3,080 (IC card ¥1,746–3,066) | Budget travelers with light bags |
| Private transfer (pre-booked car) | Similar to the bus, depending on traffic | Quote-based | Families, groups of 3–4, late-night arrivals |
| Taxi | Similar to a private car | Expensive: a 2020 example was about ¥25,000 with tolls | Emergencies only |
Airport Limousine Bus: the easiest way
The limousine bus picks up at the arrivals-level bus stops at each Narita terminal and drops you at Haneda's terminals, so you never haul luggage up and down station stairs. Staff load your suitcases into the hold, which matters more than the price difference when you've just come off a long-haul flight.
Two things to know:
- Traffic is the risk. The 65–85 minute estimate assumes normal expressway traffic. Weekday rush hours and holiday weekends can add a lot of time.
- Departures aren't constant. It's a timetabled service, so check the next departure before you plan around it.
You can buy tickets at the bus counter in arrivals, or book a QR ticket ahead so there's one less queue after immigration.
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Some Keisei trains from Narita run straight onto the Toei Asakusa Line and then the Keikyu Airport Line to Haneda, and Keikyu trains run the same way in reverse. On a through-train you can stay in your seat the whole way. On others you'll change trains once along the way. Haneda's official page lists 90–115 minutes and ¥1,760–3,080, depending on the route and train type.
The train beats the bus on two counts: it's cheaper, and it doesn't care about traffic. The downsides are commuter crowds (these are ordinary city lines, not airport expresses with luggage racks) and the chance of a transfer with bags. An IC card like Suica or PASMO saves a little and spares you the ticket machine; see our Suica and PASMO guide.
JR Pass holders: the pass covers the Narita Express as far as Shinagawa, but not the Keikyu line from Shinagawa to Haneda. You'll pay that last leg separately. Whether the pass is worth buying for that alone is covered in is the JR Pass worth it.
Coming later: Keisei has announced a new limited express from Narita, starting in fiscal 2028, and plans for some of these trains to run through to Keikyu's Airport Line. It isn't running yet, so plan with today's options.
Private transfer or taxi
For a family or a group of three or four with big bags, a pre-booked car can make sense. The driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign, and nobody has to manage children and suitcases on a train. A quote you lock in before you fly is also easier to budget than a metered taxi across 80 km of tolled expressway.
You can get a fixed-price Tokyo airport transfer quote on Welcome Pickups (opens in a new tab) or compare with Kiwitaxi (opens in a new tab). For solo travelers and couples, the bus is almost always the better deal.
How much time do you need between Narita and Haneda?
The airlines give a useful benchmark. For connections booked on one ticket, ANA lists about 180 minutes between Haneda and Narita, including the trip between airports. JAL asks for at least 3 hours, and at least 3 hours 30 minutes when the onward international flight is on another airline.
Those are minimums for protected connections. If your two flights are on separate tickets, nobody rebooks you for free when you miss the second one, so give yourself more room:
- Arriving internationally, flying out internationally: immigration, baggage and customs at the first airport, then check-in and security at the second. We'd want 5 hours or more on separate tickets.
- Arriving internationally, flying domestic: similar, and check your airline's check-in cut-off before you settle on a bus or train.
- Domestic to domestic (for example, a cheap flight into Narita and a connection out of Haneda): no immigration, so 3–4 hours is usually workable.
If the gap is tight, take the bus rather than the train only when traffic is light. At rush hour, the train's fixed timetable can be safer.
If your first flight is delayed
A long delay on the inbound flight is what usually ruins a cross-airport connection. If that flight departed from an airport in the EU or UK, you may be owed compensation under EU or UK rules. AirHelp checks eligibility for free (opens in a new tab) and takes a fee only if it wins. Missing a separate-ticket flight is generally not covered, which is one more reason to build in a big buffer.
Staying in Tokyo for a night between flights? Our Narita and Haneda to Tokyo guide covers getting into the city from each airport.
Questions about getting between Narita and Haneda
Is there a direct train from Narita to Haneda?
Some trains run through from Narita to Haneda (and back) on the Keisei, Toei Asakusa and Keikyu lines, so you can ride without changing. Not every departure does, so check the destination on the train or on a route planner.
What's the fastest way from Narita to Haneda?
Usually the limousine bus or a private car, at around 65–85 minutes in normal traffic. The train takes longer but is more predictable at rush hour.
Can I use Suica on the Narita–Haneda train?
Yes. Suica, PASMO and other IC cards work on the through-train route, and the IC fare is a few yen cheaper than a paper ticket.
Do I need to book the limousine bus in advance?
It isn't required, but booking ahead saves a queue at the counter after a long flight, and seats can sell out at busy times.
What we'd do
Landing at Narita with suitcases and a flight out of Haneda later the same day? Take the limousine bus and give yourself well over three hours. On a budget with a backpack and an open afternoon, the through-train does the job for about half the price.
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