Getting from Narita Airport

In short Keisei for Ueno and Asakusa, Skyliner plus the Yamanote Line for Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ikebukuro, and the N'EX for Tokyo Station.
Cheapest ¥1,240 (IC ¥1,235) Keisei Access Express · Ueno · 70–75 min
Fastest 41–44 min Keisei Skyliner · Ueno · ¥2,470 (IC ¥2,465)
With big luggage JR N'EX (Narita Express) Fastest direct, all reserved, luggage racks
Last departure tonight 23:30 Airport Bus TYO-NRT
After the last train ¥30,000–¥32,000 Fixed-fare taxi, no booking needed

Once you land at Narita, you need to choose how to get to your destination.
The right choice depends on your budget, speed, luggage, and destination.

Compare by destination

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Tokyo Station
Fastest 53 min Cheapest ¥1,330 (to Nihombashi / Shimbashi)
Shinjuku
Fastest 65 min Cheapest ~¥1,290
Shibuya
Fastest 70 min Cheapest ~¥1,700–2,000
Ueno
Fastest 41 min Cheapest ¥1,240 (IC ¥1,235)
Asakusa
Fastest 51 min Cheapest ¥1,290 (IC ¥1,276)
Ikebukuro
Fastest 55 min Cheapest ~¥1,400

Going beyond Tokyo?

You can head directly to popular destinations the same day you land.

→ Hakone
N'EX + Shinkansen ~3 hr — hot spring overnight
→ Nikko
Skyliner + Tobu Ltd. Express ~4 hr
→ Mt. Fuji / Kawaguchiko
N'EX + highway bus ~3.5–4 hr
→ Boso / Chiba
Nearest destination — skip Tokyo entirely

Quick reference table

※ Fares and times are estimates. Always check official sites for current information.

Option Main destinations Time Fare (est.) Best for
N'EX (JR) Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yokohama 53–90 min ¥3,140–4,810 Direct, large luggage
Skyliner (Keisei) Nippori, Ueno 36–43 min ¥2,470（IC ¥2,465） Speed, east Tokyo
Keisei Access Express Asakusa, Shinbashi, Haneda 70–90 min ¥1,240–1,680 Budget, east/south Tokyo
Budget highway bus Tokyo Station, Ginza 70–100 min ¥1,500 Cheapest, heavy bags
Limousine bus Various hotels & areas 60–120 min ¥3,600–3,900 Hotel direct, heavy bags
Taxi / hire car Anywhere in Tokyo 60–80 min ¥23,500–38,500 Groups, late night, door-to-door
ℹ Last checked: 2026-08-27
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Fares and timetables change. Always confirm on the official operator site before you travel.

Option details

N'EX — Narita Express (JR)

JR East's express train running direct to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama with no transfers. Overhead luggage racks at every seat make it the most comfortable option for large suitcases. You can tap in with Suica or another IC card for the basic fare, but you still need a separate limited express ticket. The JR EAST PASS and similar tourist passes can include N'EX at a discount.

Skyliner (Keisei)

Japan's fastest airport access train — Nippori in 36 min. From Nippori, the Yamanote Line and Keisei Line give easy access to central Tokyo. Cheaper than N'EX and excellent for Ueno, Asakusa, and Oshiage (Tokyo Skytree). A Skyliner + Tokyo Metro 24-hour ticket combo is good value for a full day of sightseeing.

Airport Bus TYO-NRT

¥1,500 one way to Tokyo Station / Ginza — but ¥3,000 for departures between 23:00 and 04:59, which includes the last bus of the night. Tokyo Shuttle and THE Access Narita merged into this single service in 2020; neither runs separately any more. No reservations — every service is unreserved seating, so if a bus fills up you wait for the next one. Allow extra time: traffic jams on the expressway can delay arrival significantly.

Taxi / hire car

Best for late-night arrivals, large groups, or when you have a lot of luggage. Narita runs an official fixed-fare scheme, so no reservation is needed and the meter never runs: the price is set by ward zone before you get in, from ¥23,500 for the eastern wards to ¥38,500 for Setagaya and Musashino, plus expressway tolls and the 22:00–05:00 late-night surcharge. Central Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya) is ¥31,500–32,500 — roughly ¥8,000 each split four ways.

FAQ

What is the cheapest way from Narita to Tokyo?

The Keisei Access Express is the cheapest way in — ¥1,240 to Nippori or Ueno. Airport Bus TYO-NRT is ¥1,500, or ¥3,000 for departures between 23:00 and 04:59. Allow extra time for buses due to possible traffic delays.

How do I get to Shinjuku or Shibuya from Narita?

JR N'EX runs direct to Shinjuku and Shibuya (~80–85 min, ¥3,330). Limousine buses also serve these areas (~90–120 min, ~¥3,600). Budget option: Skyliner to Nippori + Yamanote Line (~¥2,670 total).

What if I arrive late at night?

After midnight, trains stop running. Your options are taxi/hire car, waiting in the airport for the first train (Keisei Access Express 5:41 on weekdays), or relaxing at Sorano-Yu onsen (24h, free shuttle from the airport). See the late-night arrival guide for full details.