Narita, Haneda, KIX to City: Airport Transfer Comparison

Which airport are you arriving at?#

The best route depends entirely on the airport and where you are staying. Start with your airport, then pick a route by speed or cost. All times and fares below are guidance as of June 2026; confirm on the official sites.

Airport	Serves	Distance to city	Typical fastest time
Narita (NRT)	Tokyo area	Far (east of Tokyo)	About 40 to 60 minutes
Haneda (HND)	Tokyo area	Close (south Tokyo)	About 15 to 30 minutes
Kansai (KIX)	Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe	Moderate (south of Osaka)	About 50 minutes to Osaka

If you have a choice of airport, Haneda is the most convenient for central Tokyo. For Narita and Kansai, choose between a fast express train and a cheaper local train or bus.

How do I get from Narita into Tokyo?#

Narita is the farthest from the city, so plan your route. As of June 2026:

Option	Goes to	Time	Rough fare
Keisei Skyliner	Nippori / Ueno	About 40 min	About 2,500 yen
JR Narita Express (N’EX)	Tokyo, Shinjuku, Yokohama	About 55 to 80 min	About 3,000 yen
Keisei Access / local	Ueno area	About 60 to 75 min	About 1,300 yen
Airport limousine bus	Major hotels, stations	About 60 to 120 min	About 1,300 to 3,000 yen

The Skyliner is fastest to the Ueno area. The N’EX reaches more central and western stations directly. For a lower price, the Keisei local lines work well if you are not in a hurry.

How do I get from Haneda into Tokyo?#

Haneda is close to the center, so almost any option is quick. As of June 2026:

Option	Goes to	Time	Rough fare
Tokyo Monorail + JR	Hamamatsucho, then transfer	About 20 to 30 min	About 500 to 700 yen
Keikyu Line	Shinagawa and beyond	About 15 to 25 min	About 300 to 500 yen
Airport limousine bus	Major hotels	About 30 to 60 min	About 1,000 to 1,400 yen
Taxi	Anywhere	About 30 to 50 min	High; varies by area

For most travelers, the Keikyu Line or the Monorail is fast and cheap. You can tap a Suica or Pasmo on both.

How do I get from Kansai Airport (KIX) into the city?#

KIX sits on an island south of Osaka, linked by train and bus. As of June 2026:

Option	Goes to	Time	Rough fare
Nankai (Rapi:t or local)	Namba (central Osaka)	About 40 to 60 min	About 1,000 to 1,500 yen
JR Kansai Airport Rapid	Tennoji, Osaka station	About 50 to 70 min	About 1,200 yen
JR Haruka express	Kyoto	About 75 to 90 min	About 3,000 yen
Airport limousine bus	Major hotels, cities	Varies	About 1,100 to 2,000 yen

For Osaka, the Nankai line to Namba is direct and quick. For Kyoto, the Haruka express is the simplest one-seat ride.

What if I land late at night?#

Trains stop around midnight to 1am, so late arrivals need a plan. As of June 2026:

Late-night option	Notes
Last train	Check the exact last departure for your route before you land
Limousine bus	Some routes run later than trains; confirm the schedule
Taxi	Available but expensive, with a late-night surcharge
Airport-area hotel	Stay until the first morning train if arrival is very late

The safest plan is to know your last train time in advance. If you will miss it, book a nearby hotel or budget for a taxi before you arrive.

Reference: airport transfers at a glance#

Airport	Fastest route	Cheapest train	Late-night plan
Narita	Skyliner (~40 min)	Keisei local (~1,300 yen)	Bus or airport hotel
Haneda	Keikyu / Monorail (~20 min)	Keikyu (~300 to 500 yen)	Bus or taxi
Kansai	Nankai to Namba (~45 min)	JR Rapid (~1,200 yen)	Bus or airport hotel

All times and fares are guidance as of June 2026 and can change. Check the official airport and railway sites for current schedules and prices, and always look up the last train time if you arrive in the evening.