Getting from Narita International Airport
Tokyo's international gateway, located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The Narita Express (N'EX) and Keisei Skyliner take you to Tokyo Station or Ueno in about an hour. Terminal 3 has no train station, so walk or take the free shuttle bus to Airport Terminal 2 Station in Terminal 2.
Choose your destination
How to get from Narita International Airport to the main destinations. Pick one to compare every option.
✈ NRT →Tokyo StationThe Narita Express is the fastest way to Tokyo Station, with no transfers. To keep costs down, the ¥1,500 low-cost bus (Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita) is convenient.
✈ NRT →ShinjukuThe Narita Express runs directly to Shinjuku with no transfers. If you want to go right to your hotel or have a lot of luggage, the Airport Limousine Bus is convenient.
✈ NRT →Ueno / AsakusaThe Keisei Skyliner is the fastest way to Ueno, running 3 times an hour. For Asakusa, the Access Express runs directly with no transfer and no limited express surcharge.
✈ NRT →ShibuyaThe Narita Express runs directly to Shibuya with no transfers. For going straight to your hotel, take the Airport Limousine Bus; if cost matters, there is also a low-cost bus to and from Shibuya Fukuras.
✈ NRT →Haneda Airport (transfer)For transfers to Haneda Airport, the Airport Limousine Bus is convenient, with no changes and luggage stowed underneath. For a cheaper option, take the through trains on the Keisei, Toei Asakusa and Keikyu lines.
✈ NRT →Yokohama StationThe Narita Express runs directly to Yokohama with no transfers. If you have a lot of luggage, the Airport Limousine Bus to YCAT at Yokohama Station East Exit is also convenient.When you arrive
- ✓Your terminal depends on the airline. Check the airline list on the official Narita Airport website
- ✓Trains (JR and Keisei) depart from B1F of Terminals 1 and 2. In front of the ticket gates are the JR EAST Travel Service Center and the SKYLINER&KEISEI INFORMATION CENTER
- ✓Buy bus tickets at the bus counters and LCB counters on the 1st floor of each terminal
- ✓From Terminal 3 to the station, walk the red passage from North Exit 2, or take the free shuttle bus to T2 from North Exit 1
- ✓Free shuttle buses run between terminals (T2→T1 approx. 10 min, T1→T3 approx. 14 min)
Terminals
Made up of the North Wing, South Wing and Central Building. The arrivals lobby is on the 1st floor, and Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station (JR and Keisei) is on B1F
The arrivals lobby is on the 1st floor, and Airport Terminal 2 Station (JR and Keisei) is on B1F. The 1st floor and B1F are open 24 hours
A terminal mainly for LCCs. There is no train station; walk to Airport Terminal 2 Station via the access passage, or take the free shuttle bus (about 3 minutes). Both the arrivals and departures floors are available 24 hours
Discount tickets for travelers
A round trip on N'EX (Narita Airport → Tokyo area → Narita Airport) for ¥5,200 for adults and ¥2,600 for children (as of October 2026). For holders of passports issued outside Japan; valid for 14 days. Buy via JR-EAST Train Reservation or at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station / Airport Terminal 2 Station
Skyliner between Narita Airport and Keisei Ueno: one way ¥2,310 for adults and ¥1,150 for children; round trip (online only) ¥4,500 for adults (as of October 2026). Buy via Skyliner e-ticket or at the Skyliner & Keisei ticket counters at Narita Airport, etc. Must be exchanged on the day of purchase
A set of a one-way or round-trip Skyliner ride plus unlimited rides on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway (24/48/72 hours). For example, one way + 24 hours is ¥2,840 for adults and round trip + 72 hours is ¥5,480 for adults; children half price (as of October 2026). Buy at Narita Airport or online
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.
PRKlookNarita Express (N'EX) Round Trip Ticket (Narita Airport ⇔ Tokyo Area)N'EX round-trip ticket. Exchange the QR code at JR ticket machines on B1F of Narita Airport and elsewhere, reserve your seat and board. Valid for 14 daysView on Klook
PRKlookKeisei Skyliner Ticket (plans with Tokyo Metro & Toei Subway pass available)Skyliner between Narita Airport and Ueno/Nippori. Choose one way, round trip, or plans with unlimited subway rides for 24/48/72 hours. Exchange the QR code at a counter or similarView on Klook
PRKlookNarita Airport ⇔ Tokyo Airport Limousine BusAirport Limousine Bus connecting Narita Airport with Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Station and other parts of Tokyo. Board with a QR code and stow your luggage in the trunkView on Klook
PRKlookNarita Airport Private Transfer (Tokyo and more)Private transfer from Narita Airport to hotels in Tokyo and elsewhere. Includes flight tracking, meet-and-greet service and waiting in case of delays. Choose from vehicles seating 4 to 10 peopleView on Klook
PRKlookJapan 4G/5G Unlimited SIM Card (Airport Pickup)Unlimited data SIM on the NTT docomo network. Pick up at Japanese airports such as Narita Airport Terminals 1 and 2. Choose from 5 to 31 daysView on Klook
IC transit cards
Welcome Suica for international visitors can be purchased at the dedicated ticket machines at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station / Airport Terminal 2 Station and at the JR EAST Travel Service Center (no deposit, valid for 28 days, generally one card per person). Welcome Suica Mobile for iPhone is also available. Sales of unregistered Suica and PASMO cards, which had been suspended, resumed on March 1, 2025. Transportation IC cards can be used on the Keisei Line, the Access Express and at Airport Limousine Bus ticket machines
Arriving late at night or early morning
Useful airport services
- Lockers & baggage storage
- Coin lockers in T1 (B1F–4F, 11 locations), T2 (B1F–3F, 7 locations) and T3 (2F, 4 locations), all before security. Per day: small ¥400, medium ¥600, large ¥800 (as of October 2026). Cash, credit cards and transportation IC cards accepted
- Luggage delivery
- Yamato Transport, JAL ABC and Sagawa Express delivery counters in T1 (North and South Wings, 1F/4F), T2 (1F/3F) and T3 (1F). Temporary baggage storage in T1 and T2
- SIM & Wi-Fi
- Mobile phone and Wi-Fi rental and SIM card sales are only in the area before security. GPA SIM vending machines (in each terminal) and counters such as JAL ABC and SoftBank Global Rental
- Currency exchange & ATMs
- GPA currency exchange shops, Chiba Bank, Keiyo Bank and others in each terminal. A 24-hour foreign currency buy-back machine on 1F of the T2 main building
- Taxis
- Taxi stands are T1: No. 15, T2: No. 28 and No. 31-A, T3: taxi stand. Flat-fare taxis are available to Tokyo's 23 wards and other areas (e.g. Chiyoda, Chuo and Taito wards ¥29,000–¥31,000, Shinjuku and Shibuya wards ¥31,500–¥32,500, as of October 2026). Expressway tolls and the late-night/early-morning surcharge are extra
Tips for travelers
- ✓Since the airport is far from central Tokyo, the basic approach is to choose a train (N'EX, Skyliner or Access Express) based on your destination station
- ✓The Skyliner is all reserved seating, while N'EX also offers non-reserved seat tickets. You can also buy tickets at station ticket machines and counters after arrival
- ✓Bus travel times vary with road conditions, so allow extra time on days with connections or plans
- ✓Train service information and timetables can also be checked on Narita Airport Access Navi
Map
Places to Stay near Narita International AirportPR
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Travel passes for Tokyo & Around
Tokyo Subway Ticket
Tokyo & Around ・ 24, 48 or 72 hours from the time you first pass through an automatic ticket gate (expiry printed on the back)
From ¥1,000
Hakone Freepass
Tokyo & Around ・ 2 or 3 days (counted in calendar days, with the first day of use as day 1; not 48 hours)
From ¥7,100
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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-06





