[Must-see for those who missed the last train] How to get home from the airport? A summary of ways to get home

Hello! I'm risu🐿️, a travel-loving blogger.

I travel almost every month and use airports all over the country, including Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Kansai International Airport, and Fukuoka Airport✈️

Although I love traveling, there is a problem I always face when returning from a trip or arriving on a late-night flight.

That is—

“How do I get home from the airport?” It is not uncommon for the last train to have already finished by the time I arrive at the airport on a night flight.

Especially for late-night or early-morning flights using LCCs, if you haven't thought about how to get from the airport to your home in advance, you will be in real trouble.


Today, I will introduce “ways to get home from the airport when the last train is gone” while sharing my own experiences.

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1️⃣ Use the shared taxi service “NearMe”🚕

Gaining a lot of popularity recently is the shared taxi service “NearMe” which connects the airport to your home🚕

For example, the market price from Haneda Airport to the 23 wards of Tokyo is roughly around 3,000 to 6,000 yen.

Considering that a regular taxi would cost over 10,000 yen, it is quite a bargain🉐

✴︎My impressions after using it

I once arrived at Haneda Airport after 11:00 PM. At that time, of course, the trains had stopped.

Taxis are expensive, and I was worried about taking a late-night bus with a suitcase... So, I tried
booking NearMe. • Enter flight information in the app in advance • Meet the driver at the arrival lobby • Share the ride if others are going in the same direction

Points to note

⚠️ • If you don't book in advance, the good time slots will be taken. • It's nerve-wracking to book because you can't predict the flight arrival time.

Eligible airports✈️ Haneda Airport/Narita Airport/Itami Airport/Kansai Airport/New Chitose Airport/Chubu Airport/Fukuoka Airport/Naha Airport/Aomori Airport/Nanki-Shirahama Airport/Tokushima Airport/Kitakyushu Airport

2️⃣ Stay at a hotel near the airport🏨

If you think, “I'm tired, so I don't have to force myself to go home,” staying overnight at a hotel near the airport is also an option.

Hotels adjacent to Haneda Airport🏨

Honestly, the comfort of being able to move around full of energy the next day is the best🙌

Rather than pushing yourself to get home, staying at a hotel for the night might be the smarter choice!

3️⃣ Send your luggage by mail using credit card benefits💳

What's tough when returning on a late-night flight is traveling while carrying a heavy suitcase.
Convenient at such times is the Airport Delivery Service available as a credit card benefit.

For example, Sumitomo Mitsui Card, Rakuten Premium Card, and Amex often include free delivery for one suitcase upon returning to the country!

※My impressions when I actually used it
I used the benefits of my Saison Amex Gold Card to have it mailed to my home!

This is especially recommended for those living in regional areas. You can take the Shinkansen home without any luggage✌️

Eligible Airports✈️
Narita International Airport / Haneda Airport (Terminals 2 & 3) / Chubu Centrair International Airport / Kansai International Airport

4️⃣ Use late-night buses departing from the airport🚌

Depending on the airport, late-night buses are operated to match flights arriving late at night.
• Haneda Airport → Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro area
• Narita Airport → Tokyo Station, Yokohama area

are typical examples.

The fare is also reasonable at around 1,000 to 2,000 yen, and you can get to the city center in about an hour to an hour and a half.

However, since the number of seats is limited, advance booking is recommended.

5️⃣ Spend the night at the airport🛌

For those who say "I want to save on hotel costs" or "I don't want to spend any money at all!"

, there is also the option of spending the night at the airport.
Recent airports have 24-hour areas equipped with convenience stores, cafes, and benches.

In particular, Narita Airport Terminal 2 and Haneda Airport International Terminal (Terminal 3) are safe because there are many people staying late at night.

※I spent a night there when I was a university student, but since I had luggage,

it's hard to sleep soundly😓 This is for people who have flexibility in their plans for the next day!

Summary of last train times and ways to get home for each airport

From here on, I will summarize the last train times and transportation options available after the last train for each major airport.
It's reassuring to check this before your trip💕

✈️ Haneda Airport (Tokyo)

★Last train estimate: Keikyu Line → towards Shinagawa is around 23:30, Tokyo Monorail → towards Hamamatsucho is around 23:45

★How to get home:
• Late-night express bus (towards Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Shibuya)
• Shared taxis like NearMe
• Stay at an airport hotel (Terminals 2 and 3)

✈️ Narita Airport (Chiba)

★Last train estimate: The Keisei Skyliner's last train is in the 23:00 hour, and the JR Narita Express's last train is in the 22:00 hour

★How to get home:
• Late-night highway bus (towards Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Yokohama)
• Stay at a nearby hotel (many around the airport)
• Stay in the 24-hour area of Terminal 2

✈️ Kansai International Airport (Osaka)

★Last train estimate: Both Nankai Electric Railway and JR are until around 23:30

★How to get home:
• Late-night limousine bus (towards Osaka Station, Namba)
• Stay at the directly connected hotel, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport
• Taxi/shared shuttle (approx. 20,000 yen to Osaka city)

✈️ Fukuoka Airport

★Last train estimate: The subway airport line is relatively late, running until around midnight

★How to get home:
• If you miss the last train, taking a taxi is the most realistic option (approx. 15 minutes to Hakata Station)
• Stay at a nearby hotel (there are many business hotels around the airport)

✈️ New Chitose Airport (Sapporo)
★Last train estimate: The last JR Rapid Airport train is in the 23:00 hour

★How to get home:
• Stay at a hotel in Chitose City
• Nap on a bench in the airport (many people wait for the first train the next morning)

Summary

There are several ways to get home from the airport, but here is a summary of my recommendations👇

Traveling is fun, but planning thoroughly until the final "trip home" makes a huge difference in comfort.

"How you get home is part of the trip"—keep that in mind and choose wisely✨

📌 Recommended links for travelers

Finally, I have summarized the services and useful links introduced in this article. Please be sure to check them before your trip!

🚖 Airport transfer service

NearMe Site

👉 Safe even late at night! A shared taxi connecting the airport and your home.Advance booking is recommended.

🏨 Airport-connected/nearby hotels

The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda

Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport

👉 A great ally when you miss the last train.You can start the next day feeling refreshed.

🎁 Credit card benefits

Rakuten Premium Card

Saison Amex Gold Card

👉 If you send your suitcase home via airport delivery, getting home becomes much easier.

🚌 Late-night highway bus search

Haneda/Narita Airport bus reservation

👉 Affordable prices and convenient access to the city center!

Thank you for reading until the end♪

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