Narita to Haneda: How to Transfer Between Tokyo's Airports (2026)
Narita to Haneda: How to Transfer Between Tokyo's Airports (2026)
One ordinary commuter train runs from Narita to Haneda without a single change. It costs ¥1,800, takes 89 minutes, and passes two stops from our door in Kanamachi.
Short answer: take the direct Keisei–Keikyu train (¥1,800, about 90 minutes, no changes) if you travel light. Take the Airport Limousine bus (¥3,600) if you have big bags or a tight connection. The airports are about 60 km apart in a straight line and roughly 80 km by road.
By Atsushi, host at Bon House in Kanamachi, Katsushika ward. I explain this transfer to guests most weeks.
Narita to Haneda Distance and Travel Time at a Glance
Adult fares as of October 2026.
| Option | Time | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limousine bus | 65–85 min | ¥3,600 | Big suitcases, tight connections |
| Direct train | ~90 min | ¥1,800 | Light bags, budget |
| Train, 1–2 changes | 90–120 min | about ¥1,800 | Missed the direct train |
| Taxi | 70–120 min | ~¥33,000–36,000 | Groups of 3–4, late night |
- Connecting flight on the same day? Take the bus, and read the connection time section before you book.
- Travelling light, no rush? Take the direct train. It's half the price of the bus.
- Four people, or nothing else is running? Take a taxi.
- Overnight gap between flights? Don't make the transfer tonight. Stay on the line between the airports instead.
How Much Connection Time Between Narita and Haneda?
ANA sets a minimum of 180 minutes for its own Narita–Haneda connections, from an international arrival at Narita to a domestic flight out of Haneda. That's the floor when one airline has both flights on the same ticket.
On two separate tickets I tell guests to leave at least 4 hours from scheduled landing to scheduled departure. The time goes like this:
- Landing to the customs exit: 45–75 minutes. You have to collect your checked bags at Narita and take them through customs there.
- Narita to Haneda: about 90 minutes, plus however long you wait for the bus or train.
- Haneda check-in and bag drop: these usually close 20–45 minutes before departure, depending on the airline.
That's three to three and a half hours with no delays at all. A late inbound flight or a slow immigration line uses up whatever is left.
Can't leave 4 hours? Split the trip over a night: check Bon House availability.
Airport Limousine Bus from Narita to Haneda
The bus wins on luggage. You hand your bags to the driver at Narita and collect them at your Haneda terminal, with no stairs to climb and no platform to find.
- Fare: ¥3,600 adults, ¥1,800 children
- Where to buy: the Airport Limousine counter in the Narita arrivals hall
- Time: 65–85 minutes on a clear road
- What slows it down: the Shuto Expressway, worst on weekday afternoons and Friday evenings
The bus stops at each Haneda terminal, so check which one your onward flight uses before you board. Terminal 1 is for JAL and Skymark domestic flights. Terminal 2 is for ANA domestic and many ANA international flights. Terminal 3 is for the other international flights. Get off at the wrong one and you'll need the free inter-terminal shuttle bus, which is slow.
If you're cutting it close, check the real-time delay page on the Airport Limousine website before you buy. When the expressway is jammed, the train is the more predictable choice.
The Direct Train: Keisei Access Express to Haneda
Some Access Express trains (アクセス特急, "Access Tokkyu") from Narita run straight through Tokyo onto the Toei Asakusa Line and then the Keikyu Airport Line, ending at Haneda. On Keikyu tracks the same train runs as an Airport Limited Express (エアポート快特). You get on at Narita and stay on until Haneda.
- Fare: ¥1,800 by ticket, ¥1,787 with Suica or PASMO. This is Keisei's quoted fare from Narita Terminal 2·3 to the Haneda domestic terminals.
- Time: about 89 minutes
- Frequency: roughly one direct train every 40 to 60 minutes
Downside: there are no reserved seats and almost no room for luggage. It's a commuter train. Between 7:30 and 9:30am, and again after 5pm, expect to stand through the Asakusa section of the line with commuters pressed against your suitcase.
How to pick the right train: on the Narita platform, look for "Haneda Airport" (羽田空港) as the destination on the departure board.
If the direct train just left: take an Access Express bound for Nishi-Magome as far as Sengakuji, and cross the platform to a Keikyu train for Haneda Airport. If yours terminates at Oshiage, change there to the Toei Asakusa Line first. The fare works out about the same, and this route is often faster than waiting for the next direct train.
Skip the Skyliner: it's faster to Nippori, but from there you need the JR Yamanote Line and then the Keikyu Line or the Tokyo Monorail. That's three trains in total, and you pay more.
Keisei has announced a new limited express from fiscal 2028, with some trains running through to Haneda. Until then, the Access Express is the direct option.
Taxi from Narita to Haneda
Narita's official fixed taxi fare to Ota ward, where Haneda is, runs ¥31,500–32,500, and expressway tolls are added on top. Expect about ¥33,000–36,000 in total. Some private airport-transfer companies sell cheaper flat rates if you book ahead.
For four adults that's about ¥8,500–9,000 each, well over two bus tickets per person. The taxi earns its price after the last bus and train have gone, or when you have a stroller and two kids who've just come off a red-eye.
Overnight Gap? Stay on the Line Between the Two Airports
If you land at Narita in the evening and fly out of Haneda the next morning (or the reverse at the end of a trip), you don't need an airport hotel. The direct Narita–Haneda trains stop at Keisei Takasago, and Kanamachi is two short stops from there on the Keisei Kanamachi Line, via Shibamata.
- From Narita, take the Access Express. On the departure board it reads アクセス特急 ("Access Tokkyu"). It runs to Keisei Takasago in about 45 minutes with no change of train, so you can sit with your bags the whole way. Don't take the Skyliner, which doesn't stop at Takasago.
- At Keisei Takasago, go up to the elevated Platform 5 for the Keisei Kanamachi Line. It has its own ticket gate, so tap your IC card through it. From there it's two stops (about 5 minutes) to Keisei Kanamachi, and Bon House is a 5-minute walk from the station.
- To Haneda the next morning: the same line back to Keisei Takasago, then a Haneda-bound train. Allow roughly an hour and a quarter, including the change at Takasago.
Last spring a family of four from Penang had a 9pm Narita arrival and an 11am flight to Sapporo from Haneda the next day. Staying at Haneda would have meant crossing Tokyo late at night with two sleeping kids. They came to us instead. They got dinner from the supermarket by Kanamachi station and a proper night's sleep, and they were at Haneda by 9:15am.
If your trip has a gap like that, check availability at Bon House. It's a vacation rental for up to four guests, so a family gets one space to themselves for the night instead of booking two hotel rooms.
Before You Go
- Screenshot the Airport Limousine timetable before you land. Narita's free Wi-Fi works, but you'll be juggling bags and a phone. In Google Maps, enter the exact terminal ("Haneda Airport Terminal 2"), not just "Haneda", or it may route you to the wrong station.
- Set up Suica before you fly. On an iPhone you can add a Suica card to Apple Wallet at home and tap straight through the Keisei gate. More in our first-time Tokyo tips.
- Still choosing your airports? Read Haneda vs Narita first. Flying into and out of the same airport often saves more time than any transfer trick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Narita from Haneda?
About 60 km in a straight line and roughly 80 km by road. The train runs underground through central Tokyo, and the bus follows the expressways along Tokyo Bay.
Can I check my bags through from Narita to Haneda?
No. If Narita is your first stop in Japan, you collect your bags there and clear customs, then check them in again at Haneda. That holds even when both flights are on one ticket.
Can I make a Narita–Haneda connection in 3 hours?
Only on a single ticket with an airline that sells that connection, and only if your inbound flight lands on time. On separate tickets, plan for 4 hours or more.
Last updated: October 2026. Train and bus fares are the adult fares published by Keisei and Airport Limousine in October 2026. The taxi figure is Narita's fixed fare to Ota ward plus typical tolls. Check the timetable on the day you travel, because last departures change with the season.