Detailed information on how to access Tokyo from Narita Airport.

Hello! Today I would like to introduce the access from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, which is convenient for sightseeing in Tokyo.

For those of you coming from overseas, your flight will arrive at Narita Airport Terminal 1. From there, head for Narita Airport Station.

All of the access methods introduced here depart from Narita Airport Station.
Let us introduce you to the access method from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station in detail.

There are three main access methods from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station: train, bus, and cab. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so please choose the method that best suits your sightseeing style and enjoy your visit.

By train

There are two major ways to travel by train.

One is to pay more for a quicker trip, and the other is to take a normal trip. Here are the details of each method.

If you want to pay more and travel faster

You can take either the “Narita Express” or “Skyliner” train. To board either train, you will need an express ticket for each train. You will need to reserve and purchase a seat online, or purchase it on the day at Narita Airport station if a seat is available.

The advantage of this transfer is that you can travel faster, but the disadvantage is that you have to pay more for it.

Now, let us introduce each method of transportation again.

When using the Narita Express

From Narita Airport Station, take the Narita Express train bound for Shinjuku, which will take you directly to Tokyo Station in about 1 hour.

In addition to the normal fare from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station, an express fare is required to use the Narita Express. The express fare varies depending on the type of seat.

The fare for a “reserved seat,” which is a regular seat, is 1,730 yen, and a “green seat,” which is a slightly higher rank than a regular seat, can be purchased for 2,500 yen.

If you were to use the Narita Express “Reserved Seat”, the total fare would be 3,072 yen.

JR East official website (Narita Express reservations)
https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/nex/tickets/

When using the Skyliner

Board the Skyliner (bound for Keisei Ueno) at Narita Airport Station and get off at Nippori Station to change trains.

Once you get off at Nippori Station, follow the signs on the station platform to the JR Yamanote Line.
If you change trains at JR Nippori Station to the Yamanote Line (bound for Ueno), you can get to Tokyo Station in about 1 hour.

Fares are in addition to the normal travel costs from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station, and an express fare is required to use the Skyliner. An express ticket for the Skyliner can be purchased for 1,300 yen.

If you use the Skyliner, the total cost of the trip will be 2,567 yen.

Keisei Electric Railway official website (Skyliner reservation)
https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/jp/skyliner/ticket.php

If you want to make a normal trip

The travel time will be longer than the method introduced earlier, but you can save on the fare.
If you have more time to spare, this may be a good option for you. Let us introduce you to it as soon as possible.

Using JR and Keisei trains

Take the Keisei Main Line (bound for Keisei Ueno) from Narita Airport Station, and get off at Keisei Funabashi Station to change trains. Then follow the signs on the station platform to the JR Sobu Line. If you take the JR Sobu Line (bound for Tokyo) from Funabashi Station, you can reach Tokyo Station in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The fare will cost 1,164 yen.

How to travel by JR

From Narita Airport Station, take the JR Narita Line [Chiba-Airport] Rapid (bound for Tokyo) to Tokyo in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. The fare is 1,342 yen.

By bus

From Narita Airport (Narita Terminal 1) Station, take the JR Express Bus named Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita (TYO-NRT) to the JR Express Bus Terminal at Tokyo Station.

To reach Tokyo Station, you will need to walk from the bus stop. The fare is 1,500 yen, but 3,000 yen is required during late night and early morning hours, so please pay attention to the time you wish to travel.

To use the JR Express Bus Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita (TYO-NRT), purchase a ticket at the ticket counter in each terminal building at Narita Airport on the day of travel, specifying the time you wish to board the bus.

After purchasing a ticket, follow the directions of the staff to the bus stop and board the bus.
All seats on the bus are unreserved, so please sit in the seat of your choice.

However, there are a few things to keep in mind when boarding the bus. For example, you can only bring suitcases for the number of people in your party, and no more than that can be brought into the bus compartment or on board. If you have many suitcases, please choose a different transportation option. Please check with the staff when you purchase your ticket for more details.

JR Express Bus Official Website (Information on Airport Bus Tokyo/Narita [TYO-NRT])
https://tyo-nrt.com/

By Taxi

To take a cab, board at Narita Terminal 1 and tell the driver that you wish to go to Tokyo Station. The fare will be paid when you arrive at your destination.

The fare and arrival time will vary depending on traffic conditions and other factors at the time of travel, but the trip is expected to take about 2 hours and 20 minutes and the fare will be about 32,000 yen.

Conclusion

How was your trip? This time we introduced the access method from Narita Airport to Tokyo.

There are many other ways to get to Tokyo from Narita Airport, so please choose the access method that best suits your needs and try to access Tokyo smoothly and stress-free.