Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo’s neighboring Chiba Prefecture. The regular train ride from Narita to central Tokyo takes about two hours for a little over 1,000 yen. However, this option might not be suitable if you have to travel with bulky suitcases during busy commuting hours. If you want to avoid any unnecessary drama after your long flight and get to your accommodation quickly, this article may be of interest to you.
There are several ways to travel between central Tokyo and Narita Airport, but our number one recommendation is the speedy Keisei Skyliner. Read on for our Keisei Skyliner guide to find out about the price, train schedule, ticket sales locations and more!
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Quick transportation guide to Narita Airport:
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Quick transportation guide to Narita Airport:
① JR Narita Express (N’EX)
② Narita Airport Shuttle Bus
③ Keisei Skyline
The chart below explains the pros and cons of these transport options:Pros Cons Narita Express (N‘EX) Return tickets available for 4,070 yen for foreign passport holders ・The fare is waived for JR Pass holders
・Direct access to JR lines ・Easily accessible from major stations, including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo, Yokohama and Shinagawa・Train only runs once or twice every hour ・Takes 80 mins to Shinjuku ・Slightly tricky ticketing system for the discounted foreign visitor ticket Narita Airport Shuttle Bus One-way ticket available for 1,000 yen ・Easily accessible from Tokyo Station
・Easy access to Tokyo Station and Ginza area
・Most economical price・Reservation is highly recommended due to limited seating
・Wait at the bus station can be long
・Access from Shinjuku requires train ridesKeisei Skyliner One-way ticket available for 2,520 yen, return at 5,040 yen ・Quickest access (36 mins) to Nippori Station, central Tokyo
・Online reservation available
・Foreign passport holders can get the discounted price of 2,250 yen (one way) and 4,380 yen (return) if they purchase a ticket online
・Train runs every 20 minutes・Can be expensive without the discount
・Train only stops at Nippori, Ueno, Narita Airport Terminals 1 and 2 -
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Quick summary: the Keisei Skyliner offers the easiest access to central Tokyo
The Keisei Skyliner, which boasts the quickest access to central Tokyo, will help you get to your accommodation conveniently. The Skyliner runs every 20 minutes, so you don’t need to worry about long waits at the platform. Foreign passport holders can also take advantage of discounted tickets.
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the Keisei Skyliner offers the easiest access to central Tokyo
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How to purchase Skyliner tickets
【Price】
A Keisei Skyliner single ticket costs 2,520 yen if you purchase it offline and 2,250 yen when purchased online. We will walk you through the three ticketing systems here.
① Purchase tickets online
【URL】https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/e-ticket/en/
Access the Keisei Electric Railway website here. Ticket purchases can be made 30 days prior to travel.
② Purchase tickets at a ticket office
Ticket offices are at Narita Airport (both terminal 1 and 2), Ueno (both JR and Keisei stations) and Nippori Station.
③ Purchase tickets at a ticket vending machine![]()
Step 1
Press “Liner Ticket”.![]()
Step 2
Choose your destination. Here we picked Narita Airport Terminal 1.![]()
Step 3
Choose the number of tickets. Here we picked one adult ticket.![]()
Step 4
Traveling on the Skyliner requires you to purchase a regular passenger ticket and an express ticket. If you don’t have a passenger ticket yet, click “Liner ticket & Keisei Line passenger ticket” (red box). If you already have one, click “Liner ticket only purchase” in the bottom right corner.![]()
Step 5
Payment can be made by cash, credit card or a prepaid train card (also called IC card).![]()
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How to take the Skyliner at Nippori Station
If you are accessing the Skyliner platform from JR Nippori Station, walk towards the north exit. You will find the Skyliner entrance without leaving the station.
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How to take the Skyliner at Nippori Station
It only takes 36 minutes from Nippori to Narita Airport and trains run every 20 minutes.
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How to take the Skyliner at Nippori Station
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How to take the Skyliner at Nippori Station
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Skyliner Timetable
・Keisei Ueno Station to Narita Airport Terminal 1
・Narita Airport Terminal 1 to Keisei Ueno Station
The first train leaves Keisei Ueno at 5:40 am and the last train departs Narita Airport Terminal 1 at 11:20 pm. -
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Inside a Keisei Skyliner cabins
Skyliner cabins take pride in their simple yet stylish design and cleanliness, offering the most comfortable travel experience between Narita Airport and central Tokyo. The cabin interiors were produced and designed by fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, with their aesthetics held together by a chic indigo blue color.
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Inside a Keisei Skyliner cabins
Those traveling with small suitcases and luggage bags should be able to fit their belongings between the leg spaces.
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Inside a Keisei Skyliner cabins
Those traveling with large suitcases will find luggage spaces situated in each cabin. Security cameras are also equipped in each cabin for your peace of mind.
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Inside a Keisei Skyliner cabins
If you’re traveling with a group of four, you can rotate your seats so that you can have a small party along the way.
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Inside a Keisei Skyliner cabins
While Skyliner doesn’t come out on top in terms of its price, it offers the quickest, most comfortable and stress-free travel option to make your entire Japan trip even more enjoyable.
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Update date：2024/04/24
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