beep88

Published minimum connection time is 3:30 for Int. <-> dom. between NRT and HND . So I wouldn't describe 3:45 Int. <-> Int. as "plenty of time".

nishimark

Bus and car would take the same route, right? Seems like OP had an unlucky traffic day.

evergrn

nishimark

Ah, I didn't realize that there were choices of expressways between Narita and Haneda. Yes, Google maps and the navi system in cars in Japan are usually good at live updates and warning about traffic jams up ahead.

jpdx

I've been on plenty of Limousine Bus detours over the years, but sometimes there are no alternatives. A few months ago, we were stuck in traffic for HND-Shinjuku -- over 1 1/2 hours to PHT.

I've also experienced hour+ immigration waits, train stoppages and detours, but IME, these are rare occurrences, and I'd still consider 3 1/2 hours acceptable for a NRT-HND connection.

evergrn

How many times have you been on Limo bus that actually ran more than a few minutes behind schedule? HND-PH is scheduled as an hour ride, so you're saying it ran >30min late. That has to be really rare, although i suppose anything is possible. I've been on Limo bus in traffic jam plenty of times, but I can't remember the last time it actually ran late. On the other hand, NRT Express runs late from time to time. I'm sure the Access train runs late occasionally also. Any train that has to travel over numerous different companies' tracks is more vulnerable to running late.

When you factor in all the different things that could go wrong (flight arriving late, immigration line, etc), I would want at least 4hrs for NRT-HND transfer even on single ticket. But you also need to look at where you're getting on in NRT and getting off at HND, as getting on at Limo bus' last stop in NRT and first stop in HND could shave off significant amount of time than maybe someone else.

snaxmuppet

Sorry to resurrect this thread but where do I get tickets for the limo bus? How much is it NRT to HND?

nishimark

Here's the home page.
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/ar...nrt/haneda/dep

mnbp

+1
You purchase your bus ticket from the limousine bus ticket office in the NRT arrivals hall (after exiting immigration/customs).

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aresef

Which service are you talking about? These folks don't take reservations for the inter-airport route. You just show up at their ticket counter and they give you the earliest bus.

s0ssos

If you don't have luggage you can also take a train all the way there (I mean, you still can if you have luggage, but just more hassle)

beep88

Published minimum connection time between the 2 airports for international flights is 210 minutes.

>> what happens to the limousine bus ticket (pre booked, pre paid) if the flight is delayed and the bus is missed?

No reason to pre-book or prepay for the exact reason.

5khours

Plenty of time. No need to worry.

Budapest