What's the best way to get from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka? A thorough comparison of travel times and prices

• Table of Contents
• Where is Shizuoka City? Introducing its attractions
• How to get from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station by Shinkansen (for those looking for comfort)
• How to get from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station by highway bus (for those who want to save money and don't want to transfer)
• Access List of times from major stations and major interchanges
• Find the transportation method that suits your travel style!

Where is Shizuoka City? Introducing its attractions

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National Treasure "Kunozan Toshogu Shrine"

Shizuoka sake, known as the kingdom of ginjo: photo is of Shidaizumi Sake Brewery

Yui Sakura shrimp dishes caught in Suruga Bay

Shizuoka City is the capital of Shizuoka Prefecture, and is conveniently located just one hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo and Nagoya, yet is a place rich in nature, close to the sea and mountains. There are many attractive tourist spots, such as the national treasure "Kunozan Toshogu Shrine", the original Toshogu Shrine in Japan that enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the World Heritage site "Miho no Matsubara", a spectacular view spot of Mt. Fuji, and the post towns of the 53 stations of the Tokaido. In addition, the city is very attractive, with a wide variety of fish caught in Suruga Bay, which is open to the open sea at a depth of 2,500m, clean and delicious sake "SAKE" made with water from Mt. Fuji and the Abe River, and agricultural products that boast the highest shipping volume in Japan. There are also many tourist spots where you can experience the techniques and works of traditional cultural crafts that flourished during the time of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

How to get from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station by Shinkansen (for those looking for comfort)

Mount Fuji as seen from near Shin-Fuji Station on the Shinkansen

By using the Tokaido Shinkansen, you can easily access the area from Tokyo without having to transfer. There are two types of Tokaido Shinkansen: Hikari and Kodama. The Hikari has few stops and takes an hour from Tokyo, while the Kodama runs the same distance but also covers smaller stations, so the ride time is slightly longer at an hour and a half.
If the weather is good, you can see Mount Fuji from the Shinkansen window to the right of the direction of travel.

Shinkansen tickets can be purchased at the "Midori no Madoguchi" (Green Window). The price for a reserved seat in a regular car varies depending on the season, but as of December 2024, it is 5,940 yen for an unreserved seat and 6,470 yen for a reserved seat per adult one way. The Tokaido Shinkansen boasts a maximum speed of 285 kilometers per hour, but is comfortable with almost no shaking or noise.

Click here for "Smart EX" where you can make Shinkansen reservations

How to get from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station by highway bus (for those who want to save money and don't want to transfer)

A direct express bus from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka Station

For those who want to travel more cheaply and easily without having to transfer, we recommend the cheapest mode of transportation: the express bus. The Shizutetsu Express Shizuoka Haneda Airport Line bus is convenient, departing from Haneda Airport Garden (a facility directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3 (International)) at Haneda Airport. It passes through terminal stations such as Motomachi, Chinatown, Doll House, Minato Mirai Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu, and Yokohama Station YCAT and arrives at Shizuoka Station without having to transfer. At about 3,200 yen one way from Haneda Airport per adult (2,800 yen from Yokohama), it seems like it will be easier to plan your trip. The journey takes about four hours, and there is currently one bus per day (departing from Haneda Airport Garden at 16:10) *As of December 2024

Shizutetsu Express buses are equipped with USB charging sockets at all seats, there are free Wi-Fi hotspots, and the seats are spacious, making for a comfortable bus trip.

Click here to make a reservation for the express bus

Access List of times from major stations and major interchanges

By train: Take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Shizuoka Station

Approx. 1 hour from Tokyo Station (Hikari) / Approx. 1.5 hours from Tokyo Station (Kodama) / Approx. 1 hour from Nagoya Station (Hikari) / Approx. 1.5 hours from Nagoya Station (Kodama) / Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station (Hikari) / Approx. 2.5 hours from Shin-Osaka Station (Kodama)
*Nozomi trains do not stop at Shizuoka Station.

Take the Tomei Expressway to Shizuoka City

Tokyo IC - Shizuoka IC approx. 2 hours / Tokyo IC - Shimizu IC approx. 1 hour 50 minutes / Nagoya IC - Shizuoka IC approx. 2 hours 5 minutes / Nagoya IC - Shimizu IC approx. 2 hours 15 minutes

Tokyo IC to Shin-Shizuoka IC: approx. 2 hours / Tokyo IC to Shin-Shimizu IC: approx. 1 hour 35 minutes / Tokyo IC to Shimizu Ihara IC: approx. 1 hour 50 minutes / Nagoya IC to Shin-Shizuoka IC: approx. 1 hour 55 minutes / Nagoya IC to Shin-Shimizu IC: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes / Nagoya IC to Shimizu Ihara IC: approx. 2 hours 10 minutes *The Shin-Tomei Expressway can be used between Gotemba and Mikkabi.
*Expressways within Shizuoka Prefecture tend to experience less traffic congestion than other sections.

Find the transportation method that suits your travel style!

As mentioned above, there are various ways to travel from Haneda Airport to Shizuoka, including the Shinkansen and express buses.

If you value comfort and time, we recommend the Shinkansen, but if you want to keep costs down and avoid transferring, we recommend the express bus.

Find the mode of transportation that suits your itinerary, budget, and travel style and have fun.