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Narita Airport to Tokyo

Narita is a long way out of central Tokyo, so the train you pick decides whether you are at your hotel in under an hour or nearer two. Here is every way in, compared on time and fare, and the best route to each hotel area.

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Narita Airport to Tokyo: the short answer

Every way from Narita Airport to Tokyo, compared

Adult one-way fares and the fastest regular journey times, from each operator's own timetable and fare table, checked October 15, 2026.

OptionTimeFare
Keisei SkylinerFastest trainThe fastest train, to Ueno and Nippori36–41 min · directNippori 36 min, Keisei-Ueno 41 min¥2,580Fare ¥1,280 + Skyliner ticket ¥1,300Klook: US$13.59 →
Narita Express (N'EX)Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Shinjuku without changing53 min · directTo Tokyo Station; about 75 to Shibuya, 81 to Shinjuku¥3,140–3,330¥5,200 round trip for overseas visitorsKlook: US$36.30 →
Keisei Access ExpressAsakusa and Higashi-Ginza, the cheapest train50 min to Asakusa62 min to Higashi-GinzaBase fare onlyNo limited-express charge
Airport Bus TYO-NRTThe cheapest way, to Tokyo Station and GinzaAbout 68 minTo Tokyo Station; about 81 to Ginza¥1,500¥3,000 for late-night buses
Airport Limousine BusShinjuku with heavy luggage85–105 min to Shinjuku55–80 min to TCAT¥3,600 to Shinjuku¥3,100 to TCAT and Tokyo Station
Taxi (fixed fare)Door to door, after the last trainDoor to doorDepends on traffic¥21,000–30,000Tokyo taxi fixed fares, plus tolls
01

Keisei Skyliner

36–41 min · direct¥2,580

The Skyliner is the fastest train from Narita into Tokyo: 36 minutes non-stop to Nippori and 41 to Keisei-Ueno, from Terminal 2·3. Every seat is reserved, so you need a Skyliner ticket on top of the base fare. At Nippori or Ueno you change to the JR Yamanote line for the rest of the city.

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Keisei Skyliner ticket, Narita to Ueno or Nippori

  • Reserved seat, 36 min to Nippori and 41 to Ueno, non-stop
  • Valid for 180 days, with free cancellation
  • Less than the ¥2,580 station fare

US$13.59

One way on Klook · ¥2,580 at the station

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Price as of October 15, 2026; may vary

Why take it

  • The fastest way into Tokyo by train
  • All seats reserved, so you are never standing with luggage
  • Change at Nippori or Ueno for the JR Yamanote line

Worth knowing

  • You need a Skyliner ticket as well as the base fare; boarding without one costs ¥300 extra
  • Last departure from Terminal 1 at 23:00; first at 07:23 on weekdays, 07:30 at weekends
02

Narita Express (N'EX)

53 min · direct¥3,140–3,330

JR East's Narita Express runs straight to Tokyo Station in 53 minutes, and on to Shinagawa, Shibuya and Shinjuku without a change. Visitors with a non-Japanese passport can buy the N'EX Tokyo Round Trip ticket for ¥5,200, which covers both ways within 14 days and is cheaper than two singles.

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N'EX Tokyo Round Trip ticket

  • Narita to Tokyo and back, on one ticket
  • Direct to Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Shinjuku
  • Booked before you fly; collect the ticket in Japan

US$36.30

Round trip on Klook · ¥5,200 from JR East

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Price as of October 15, 2026; may vary

Why take it

  • Direct to Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Shibuya and Shinjuku
  • N'EX Tokyo Round Trip ticket: ¥5,200 for both ways, for non-Japanese passport holders
  • Suica works, with a limited express ticket

Worth knowing

  • Shinjuku-bound trains split at Tokyo Station, so sit in the cars marked for Shinjuku
  • Last train from Narita at 21:44 on weekdays
  • Some N'EX trains are suspended on November 6 to 8, 2026
03

Keisei Access Express

50 min to AsakusaBase fare only

The Access Express is the ordinary train on the Narita Sky Access line. It costs only the base fare, with no limited-express charge, and some trains run straight through onto the Toei Asakusa line: about 50 minutes to Asakusa and 62 to Higashi-Ginza for Ginza.

Why take it

  • The cheapest train into Tokyo: no limited-express charge
  • Some trains run straight through to Asakusa and Higashi-Ginza
  • Pay with Suica or PASMO

Worth knowing

  • Not every train runs through onto the Toei line, so check the destination board
  • Slower than the Skyliner, with no reserved seats
04

Airport Bus TYO-NRT

About 68 min¥1,500

The TYO-NRT airport bus is the cheapest way into Tokyo at ¥1,500. Buses leave about every 10 minutes for Tokyo Station and Ginza, with no booking needed: buy a ticket for a set departure at the counter.

Why take it

  • The cheapest way into Tokyo: ¥1,500
  • Buses about every 10 minutes, no booking needed
  • A late-night bus from Terminal 1 at 23:30

Worth knowing

  • Traffic can make the trip longer
  • Late-night buses cost ¥3,000, paid on board in cash or by IC card
05

Airport Limousine Bus

85–105 min to Shinjuku¥3,600 to Shinjuku

The Airport Limousine runs straight from the terminals to Shinjuku Station and the Busta Shinjuku terminal, and to TCAT near Nihombashi, with your luggage stowed under the bus. It is slower than the train but has no stairs or changes.

Why take it

  • Luggage goes under the bus: no stairs or changes
  • Direct to Shinjuku Station and Busta Shinjuku
  • Last bus to Shinjuku from Terminal 1 at 23:05

Worth knowing

  • Traffic can add time
  • Only about half the TCAT buses also stop at Tokyo Station
06

Taxi (fixed fare)

Door to door¥21,000–30,000

Tokyo taxis run fixed fares from Narita by zone: ¥26,000 to Chiyoda, Chuo and Taito, and ¥28,000 to Shinjuku, Shibuya and most of Minato, plus tolls. It is the only option once the last trains and buses have gone.

Why take it

  • Door to your hotel with all your luggage
  • A fixed fare agreed by zone, not the meter
  • Runs after the last train and bus

Worth knowing

  • Tolls are extra, and fares are higher from 22:00 to 5:00 (¥33,000 to Shinjuku)
  • Narita's own airport taxis use a separate, higher fixed-fare table

The best way to your hotel area

Choosing where to stay? The best area to stay in Tokyo guide compares these neighborhoods on airport trains and price.

Staying inBest wayTime
ShinjukuNarita Express direct, or the Airport Limousine to Busta ShinjukuAbout 81 min
ShibuyaNarita Express directAbout 75 min
Ginza and Tokyo StationNarita Express to Tokyo Station, or the TYO-NRT bus53 min
AsakusaAccess Express through train to AsakusaAbout 50 min
UenoKeisei Skyliner to Keisei-Ueno41 min

Landing late or leaving early

The last Narita Express leaves at 21:44 on weekdays, and the last Skyliner leaves Terminal 1 at 23:00. After that the TYO-NRT bus runs a late-night service from Terminal 1 at 23:30 to Tokyo Station (¥3,000), and the last Airport Limousine to Shinjuku leaves Terminal 1 at 23:05. After those, a fixed-fare taxi is the only way into the city.

Leaving early? The first Skyliner from the airport is at 07:23 on weekdays, and the first buses leave the terminals from about 07:05, so for an early flight it is usually easier to plan the trip out the night before. For a late Haneda arrival instead, see Haneda Airport to Tokyo.

Questions people ask

What is the best way to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo?

For speed, the Keisei Skyliner: 36 minutes to Nippori and 41 to Ueno. For Tokyo Station, Shibuya or Shinjuku without changing, the Narita Express. For the lowest price, the TYO-NRT bus at ¥1,500 to Tokyo Station.

How much does it cost to get from Narita to Tokyo?

From ¥1,500 on the TYO-NRT bus to ¥3,330 on the Narita Express to Shinjuku. The Skyliner is ¥2,580 to Ueno. Fixed-fare Tokyo taxis cost ¥21,000 to ¥30,000 by zone, plus tolls.

Is the Skyliner or the Narita Express better?

The Skyliner is faster and cheaper if your hotel is near Ueno or on the Yamanote line's east side. The Narita Express is better for Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Shinjuku, since it goes there without a change, and the ¥5,200 round-trip ticket for overseas visitors makes it good value.

Can I use Suica from Narita Airport?

Yes on the trains: the Access Express takes Suica and PASMO, the Skyliner takes them for the base fare (you still need a Skyliner ticket), and the Narita Express takes Suica with a limited express ticket. Bus counters at the airport take IC cards too.

How long does it take from Narita to Tokyo?

From 36 minutes on the Skyliner to Nippori to around an hour and a half by bus to Shinjuku, depending on traffic. The Narita Express reaches Tokyo Station in 53 minutes.

What if I land at Narita after the last train?

The TYO-NRT late-night bus leaves Terminal 1 at 23:30 for Tokyo Station (¥3,000). After that, a fixed-fare taxi is the only way into the city.

How this guide was put together

Fares, times and first and last departures were read on October 15, 2026, from each operator's own pages: Keisei Electric Railway (the Skyliner pages and the fare table effective April 1, 2025), JR East (Narita Express tickets and timetables), Airport Limousine (Narita–Shinjuku and Narita–TCAT timetables), TYO-NRT (timetable), Narita Airport (access pages) and the Tokyo Hire-Taxi Association (Narita fixed fares). Bus times are timetabled and can be longer in traffic. Fares change, so the operator's page has the final price. Klook prices for the Skyliner and N'EX tickets were read on Klook's own pages the same day, in US dollars, and move with exchange rates and offers.

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