How to get from Haneda airport to Narita airport?

Question

I have an Air Asia flight to Haneda, Tokyo's smaller airport. I then need to get to Narita. What public transport options do I have?

(Assume during the day, as I'll likely nap in the airport until services start running in the morning).

Answer 1

You can take the airport shuttle (Airport Limousine Bus) direct from Haneda (International Terminal) to Narita (Terminal 1 then Terminal 2) for 3,100 JPY. It comes fairly regularly (roughly hourly) and takes around 95 minutes. The earliest departure is 06:25.

Alternatively you can take the train. The best route depends on time of arrival, but your main options will be:

Route A

• Haneda -> Shinagawa (Keikyu Main/Airport Line Rapid Ltd. Exp., 13 mins)
• Shinagawa -> Narita (Narita Express, 68 mins)

Total route cost: 3,600 JPY.

Route B

• Haneda (through Sengakuji, Oshiage and Aoto) -> Narita (it's one physical line but changes name across the journey, starting out as the Keikyu Main/Airport Line and changing to Toei Asakusa Line, then Keisei Oshiage Line and finally Keisei Narita Sky Access, 94 minutes)

Total route cost: 1,760 JPY

If you want specific timings to plan your train journey and see which of the routes is better for you, check out the always-useful Hyperdia website.

Having taken the bus I strongly recommend it - very comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned. What's more, you can see some incredible urban views on the elevated express ways and drops you right at departures at Narita.