Narita Airport is 40 miles away from the center of Tokyo. There are many ways to get to Tokyo from the Narita International Airport.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 60
Here's How:
- By JR Trains:
- Take JR (Japan Railways) trains from Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1) or Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station. JR rapid trains (kaisoku) take you to the Tokyo station in 90 minutes and cost for about 1,300 yen. (You don't need to reserve a seat for this one.)
- Take JR Narita Express (N'EX) trains. It takes about 50 minutes to Tokyo Station. A one-way ticket to Tokyo Station costs about 3,000 yen. Go to the JR N'EX counter in the terminal and reserve your seat.
JR East NEX Information
Time Table
*The Japan Rail Pass and JR-East Pass are valid on the Narita Express trains. - By Keisei Railway:
- The Keisei Skyliner runs between the Keisei Ueno Station and Narita Airport Station in 60 minutes for about 2,000 yen.
Keisei Skyliner
- It takes about 75 minutes by limited express trains and 85 minutes by rapid trains from Narita Airport Station to Keisei Ueno Station. *No need for seat reservations for these trains.
It takes about 125 minutes to Haneda Airport by Keisei trains, which directly links to Tokyo Subway Asakusa Line and Keikyu Line trains. - By Bus:
The Airport Limousine buses take you to Tokyo City Air Terminal in 60-70 min. for about 3,000 yen. There are many other destinations other than TCAT. Go to the Airport Limousine Bus counter in the lobbies of Terminal 1 or 2. Find a bus that goes to your destination and buy the tickets.
Airport Limousine
Tips:
- Taking an express train is the fastest way to get to Tokyo, if you don't have so much things to carry.
- If you have a lot of luggage or want to go directly to your hotel, taking a limousine bus is a good choice.
- After you validate your JR Japan rail pass at the JR service center at the airport, you can take the NEX or JR rapid trains free. (You still need to reserve your seat if you take the NEX.)
