Tokyo has two airports, Narita International Airport (NRT), which handles mostly international air traffic and is the arrival point of a majority of foreign visitors, and the more centrally located Haneda Airport (HND), which handles mostly domestic air traffic and only a small number of international flights.
Narita Airport, formerly also known as New Tokyo International Airport, is located in the city of Narita in Chiba Prefecture, about 60 km outside of Tokyo. It consists of two terminal buildings, terminal 1 and terminal 2, with each airline being assigned to one of the two terminals.
Narita Airport is connected with central Tokyo by multiple rail and bus lines:
How to travel between Narita Airport and Tokyo Station
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By JR Narita Express
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Direct, 60 minutes, 1500-3140 yen, 1-2 connections per hour
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The most comfortable way of travel between Narita Airport and Tokyo Station is the JR Narita Express (NEX). The one way journey takes roughly one hour, costs around 3000 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East Pass. There are departures every 30 to 60 minutes.
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With the Suica & NEX package, available for 3500 yen to foreign tourists only, you can travel by Narita Express from the airport to Tokyo and receive a Suica prepaid card worth 2000 yen (500 yen refundable deposit plus 1500 yen worth in train fares). A round trip version is available for 5500 yen.
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By JR Sobu Line
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Direct, 90 minutes, 1280 yen, 1 connection per hour
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The JR Sobu Line (Rapid Service) is the slower but cheaper JR alternative to the Narita Express. The one way trip takes roughly 90 minutes, costs 1280 yen and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass and JR East Pass. There is about one departure per hour.
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By Keisei Skyliner
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1 transfer, 55 minutes, 2550 yen, 2 connections per hour
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Take the Keisei Skyliner from Narita Airport to Nippori Station (about 40 minutes, 2400 yen) and transfer to the JR Yamanote Line or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line to get to Tokyo Station (10 minutes, 150 yen). There are connections every 20-40 minutes.
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The "Keisei Skyliner & Metro Pass", consists of a one way trip by the Keisei Skyliner from the airport to central Tokyo and a 1-day or 2-day pass for Tokyo Metro for 2600 or 2980 yen respectively. A round trip version is available for 4500 yen or 4880 yen respectively.
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By Keisei Limited Express
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1 transfer, 90 minutes, 1150 yen, 3 connections per hour
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Take the Keisei Limited Express from Narita Airport to Nippori Station (about 75 minutes, 1000 yen) and transfer to the JR Yamanote Line or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line to get to Tokyo Station (10 minutes, 150 yen). There are connections every 20 minutes.
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By limousine bus
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Direct, 80 minutes, 2120-3000 yen, 3-4 connections per hour
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Limousine buses to Tokyo Station depart Narita Airport every 15 to 20 minutes. The one way journey takes about 80 to 100 minutes and costs 3000 yen.
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The "Limousine & Metro Pass", consists of a one way trip by the airport limousine bus between the airport and central Tokyo and a 1-day pass for Tokyo Metro (operates eight of Tokyo's twelve subway lines) for 3100 yen. A round trip version that comes with a 2-day metro pass is available for 6000 yen.
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By Tokyo Shuttle bus
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Direct, 90 minutes, 900-1000 yen, 1 connection per hour
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This discount bus service operates roughly once per hour between Narita Airport and Tokyo Station. The one way fare is 900 yen one way for buses in direction of the airport and 1000 yen one way for buses in direction of central Tokyo. Advance reservations are possible.
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By Heiwa Kotsu bus
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Direct, 90 minutes, 1000 yen, 1 connection per hour
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This discount bus service operates roughly once per hour between Narita Airport, Tokyo Station and Ginza Station. The one way fare is 1000 yen, and reservations are not possible.
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Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current yen exchange rate, click here.
Means of access to/from Narita Airport
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JR Narita Express (NEX)
About 3000 yen, 60 minutes to central Tokyo
Departures every 30-60 minutes
The Narita Express is a fast and comfortable airport train into central Tokyo (serving Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Stations), the Tokyo Tama region, Yokohama and Saitama. All seats are reserved. Thanks to the NEX & Suica package, the Narita Express can also be a relatively economical airport access option.
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JR Sobu Line (Rapid Service)
About 1300 yen, 85 minutes to central Tokyo
Departures every 60 minutes
The Rapid Sobu Line is the inexpensive JR alternative to the Narita Express, connecting the airport with Tokyo Station and Yokohama. The Rapid Sobu Line is a normal commuter train, which stops at several stations between the airport and Tokyo and can become crowded during rush hours. Seat reservations are not possible.
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Keisei Skyliner
About 2400 yen, 40 minutes to central Tokyo
Departures every 20-40 minutes
The Keisei Skyliner provides the fastest connection into central Tokyo, connecting the airport with Ueno Station. It is a comfortable train for travelers to and from the airport. All seats are reserved.
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Keisei Limited Express
About 1000 yen, 75 minutes to central Tokyo
Departures every 20 minutes
The most inexpensive option by Keisei Railways, the Keisei Limited Express is the cheapest way to get from the airport into Tokyo. It is a normal commuter train, which stops at several stations between the airport and Tokyo and can become crowded during rush hours. Seat reservations are not possible.
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Keisei/Keikyu Narita-Haneda Limited Express
About 1200 yen, 60 minutes to central Tokyo
Departures every 40 minutes
Trains named "Access Express" or "Airport Kaitoku" directly connect Narita Airport to Tokyo's other airport, Haneda Airport via the Narita Sky Access Line, Asakusa Subway Line and Keikyu Airport Line. Along the way they stop several times in central Tokyo, including Asakusa, Ginza and Shinagawa. Seat reservations are not possible.
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Bus
About 900-3000 yen, 60-90 minutes to central Tokyo
Several bus companies offer connections to various places in the Tokyo area and neighboring prefectures, including direct connections to major hotels across central Tokyo. Conventional "limousine buses" cost around 3000 yen one way, but several cheaper bus services have entered the competition recently, offering one way fares of around 1000 yen.
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Taxi
About 20,000 yen, 60-90 minutes to central Tokyo
Because Narita Airport is located about 60 km outside of Tokyo, a taxi ride into central Tokyo is very expensive and not recommended to common travelers.
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What to see around Narita Airport
Narita Airport is located 60 kilometers or a one hour train ride outside of central Tokyo. When planning a short excursion into central Tokyo, you should allot at least three hours for the train trip in and out of the city, and check the schedule for your return trip in advance.
There are also a few points of interest in the vicinity of the airport itself, including Naritasan, a large and popular temple complex in Narita City. An excursion from the airport to Naritasan requires at least three hours, to be on the safe side. See the Narita section for details on other attractions around the airport.
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