Narita to Haneda Transfer: How to Move Your Luggage Between Tokyo's Airports

A Narita to Haneda transfer is not a gate change: you enter Japan at Narita, collect your checked bags, clear customs, then carry everything across Tokyo and check in again at Haneda. According to Haneda Airport's official site, the Airport Limousine bus takes about 65–85 minutes for ¥3,600, and trains via the Keisei, Toei and Keikyu lines take about 90–115 minutes for ¥1,760–3,080. The bus is easiest with big suitcases. With half a day or more between flights, you can also send your bags airport to airport and spend the gap in Tokyo hands-free.

Key takeaways

• Narita and Haneda are separate airports, so every transfer between them means entering Japan, reclaiming your luggage, clearing customs, then checking in and going through security again.
• The Airport Limousine bus takes about 65–85 minutes and costs ¥3,600 for adults; bags ride in the hold and there are no changes on the way (per Haneda Airport's official site).
• Trains via Keisei, the Toei Asakusa Line and Keikyu take about 90–115 minutes for ¥1,760–3,080. They are the cheapest option, but depending on the service you may need to change trains.
• At Haneda, domestic flights use Terminals 1 and 2 and most international flights use Terminal 3; a free shuttle bus runs between terminals about every 4 minutes at busy times.
• With 6 hours or more between landing and your next departure, same-day airport-to-airport luggage delivery fits; if you stay in Tokyo first, send bags in two legs: airport to hotel, then hotel to Haneda.

How do you get from Narita to Haneda? Bus vs train vs taxi

With large luggage, the Airport Limousine bus is the easiest way from Narita to Haneda, the train is the cheapest, and a taxi is the most direct but by far the most expensive. Times and fares below come from Haneda Airport's official site and Narita Airport's official site, checked in October 2026.

Option	Journey time	Fare (adult, one way)	With luggage
Airport Limousine bus (direct between the airports)	About 65–85 min, traffic permitting	¥3,600	Bags go in the hold, no changes; check the timetable on the Airport Limousine site
Train (Keisei, Toei Asakusa Line, Keikyu)	About 90–115 min	¥1,760–3,080	You may need to change trains depending on the service; crowded at rush hour, and some stations have plenty of stairs
Taxi	Depends on traffic	Narita's official fixed fares to Tokyo's 23 wards start at about ¥30,000, plus tolls	Door to door with no lifting, but the most expensive; surcharge from 22:00 to 5:00

Whether your train runs straight through or needs a change depends on the departure time, so check a route planner on the Keisei or Keikyu website before you go. Some travellers take the Narita Express (N'EX) to Shinagawa and switch to Keikyu; it costs more and still means a change at Shinagawa.

An Airport Limousine bus bound for Haneda Airport. Photo: Comyu / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

A Keisei Type 3100 Access Express train. Photo: MaedaAkihiko / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

How much time do you need for a Narita to Haneda connection?

There is no official minimum connection time between Narita and Haneda, so you have to add up each step yourself: immigration and baggage claim at Narita, 1–2 hours on the road or rails, and check-in and bag drop at Haneda before your airline's deadline. Immigration queues vary from day to day, and the journey alone takes 1–2 hours, so the more buffer you leave, the better.

1. Get off the plane at Narita and go through immigration. If you need a visa to enter Japan, you must have one to make this transfer; check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa page first.
2. Collect your checked luggage at the baggage carousel and clear customs.
3. Wheel your bags to the bus stop or the station and head for Haneda. A free shuttle bus links Narita Terminals 2 and 3, and you can also walk between them.
4. At Haneda, find the terminal for your next flight, check in and drop your bags before the airline's cut-off, then go through security.

One ticket or separate tickets: what happens to your bags?

On separate tickets (a self-transfer), you must collect your bags at Narita and check them in again at Haneda yourself, and if your first flight is late, the second usually won't wait. Even on a single ticket, changing airports usually means picking up your bags at Narita and taking them to Haneda yourself. Ask your airline in advance whether bags can be checked through and what happens if you miss the connection.

Haneda has three terminals: how do you get between them?

At Haneda, domestic flights use Terminals 1 and 2, most international flights use Terminal 3 and some use Terminal 2, so go by the terminal on your ticket. According to Haneda Airport's official site, a free shuttle bus runs between terminals about every 4 minutes from 5:00 to 20:00 and about every 8 minutes from 20:00 to midnight. Passengers connecting between domestic and international flights can also pick up a free transit ticket for Keikyu or the Tokyo Monorail at an information counter.

Narita Airport Terminal 3 and the shuttle bus stop. Photo: PekePON / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

How long is your layover? Luggage plans for three situations

What to do with your luggage depends mostly on how long you have in Tokyo: with a short gap, ride with your bags on the bus; with a long one, send the bags ahead and explore hands-free.

Time between flights	What to do	How your luggage travels
Under 6 hours	Collect your bags and go straight to Haneda by limousine bus or train	With you; the bus is the least effort
6 hours or more (same-day connection)	Hand your bags over at Narita, spend the day in Tokyo or Narita town hands-free, collect them at Haneda in the evening	Narita Airport → Haneda Airport, same-day delivery
One night or more in Tokyo (fly into Narita, out of Haneda)	Stay at a Tokyo hotel, then check out on the last day and go sightseeing	Narita Airport → Tokyo hotel, then hotel → Haneda Airport on departure day

If you'd like to use the gap for a temple visit near the airport, see Things to Do Near Narita Airport: Naritasan Shinshoji and Omotesando on Arrival or Departure Day.

Changing airports without your suitcases: Narita to Haneda luggage delivery

The hardest part of a self-transfer is pushing two or three large suitcases straight out of immigration and onto a bus or train, changing lines and finding the right terminal. Trains are packed at rush hour, where big bags get in everyone's way. And with a long layover, the luggage keeps you stuck at the airport instead of letting you see Tokyo.

LuggAgent offers airport-to-airport luggage delivery. At the meeting point in Narita's arrivals hall, you hand your bags to an agent holding a LuggAgent sign, and each bag is photographed at handover. You head into Tokyo hands-free, then meet an agent at the meeting point at Haneda, who hands your luggage back in person. We carry luggage only, not passengers, so you make your own way by train or bus with just a day bag.

1. Most services need to be booked at least 24–72 hours in advance; the exact cutoff is shown on the booking page, so book transfers well in advance.
2. Choose a Narita handover time about 1 hour after landing. Standard airport collection hours are 09:00–18:00, so if you land very early, the handover can't be before 09:00.
3. Tokyo routes need at least 3 hours from collection to delivery, and the Haneda handback must be at least 2 hours before your flight. By these rules, you need roughly 6 hours or more between landing and your next departure.
4. Delivery to your airline's check-in counter is an optional add-on at booking, and you get an email when your bags are collected and delivered.

For a same-day connection with a long enough gap, hand over your bags at Narita and collect them at Haneda in the evening:

If you stay in Tokyo for a few nights first, leave your bags at the hotel front desk when you check out on departure day and have them taken straight to Haneda:

For coverage and delivery times in Tokyo, see Tokyo luggage delivery.

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FAQ

How much time should I allow to transfer from Narita to Haneda?

There is no official minimum connection time. The journey between the airports alone takes about 65–85 minutes by bus or 90–115 minutes by train, on top of immigration and baggage claim at Narita and check-in at Haneda, so the more buffer the better. Check-in deadlines differ by airline, so go by the rules on your ticket.

Can my bags be checked through from Narita to Haneda?

Not on separate tickets: you must collect your bags at Narita and check them in again at Haneda. Even on a single ticket, changing airports usually means collecting your bags at Narita; ask your airline in advance whether they can be checked through.

Is the bus or the train better from Narita to Haneda with big luggage?

With large suitcases, take the Airport Limousine bus: ¥3,600 for adults, about 65–85 minutes, with bags in the hold and no changes. The train is cheaper at ¥1,760–3,080 but may involve a change depending on the service, which is awkward with bags at rush hour.

Can I send my luggage ahead and see Tokyo during a layover?

Yes. With 6 hours or more between flights, LuggAgent can collect your bags in Narita's arrivals hall, take them to Haneda Airport and hand them back in person at least 2 hours before your flight. Standard airport collection hours are 09:00–18:00, and most services need to be booked at least 24–72 hours in advance; the exact cutoff is shown on the booking page.

Flying into Narita and out of Haneda (or the reverse): how should I handle luggage?

The usual approach is two legs: airport to your Tokyo hotel on arrival day, then hotel to airport on departure day. LuggAgent routes run both ways, so Haneda to Narita can also be booked; leave your bags at the hotel front desk when you check out and enjoy your last day hands-free.

Cover photo: ブルーノ・プラス / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0