Access Between Airport and Tokyo

Access from Narita Airport to Tokyo Central
Train Kind To Time Fare (one way)
Company Kind Name Basic Express Total
(J.Yen)		 Apprx.
(US$)*4
Train Keisei Super
Express		 Skyliner
            *1		 Keisei
Ueno		 60 min 1,000 920 1920 17
Limited
Express		 - Keisei
Ueno		 80 min 1,000 -   1,000 9
JR Limited
Express		 Narita Express
(N`EX)  *1		 Tokyo
     *1		 57 min 1,280
*2		 1,660 *2 2,940 27
Rapid
Service		 - Tokyo 80 min 1,280
*2		 - 1,280 12
Bus Airport
Limousine		 - - Tokyo 80 min
*3		 - - 3,000 28
Taxi Many - - City 90 min
*3		 - - 20,000
*3		 182
Note *1
  • All tickets for Skyliner and Narita Express must be obtained by prior seat reservation.
  • Only for Narita Express exceptionally some limited numbers of additional tickets will be sold without prior seat reservation, at a discounted rate of Yen. 510=US$5, (the price for the reserved seat is Yen 2,430= US$22) and that is only after all the seats are completely sold.
  • All Narita express go further to Shinjuku/Ikebukuro, and./or Yokohama/Ofuna from Tokyo.
  • Generally you can easily get a ticket for a Skyliner because it is not so crowded as Narita express.
  • There are two liners which depart from the airport before 9 A.M. These two lines are called "Keisei Morning Liner" and they are less expensive. Yen. 1,400=US$13..
Note *2
  • Express fare for Narita Express may be plus or minus Yen200=US$2 depending on the season. This fare is only for economic class.
  • The first class which is called the Green Class also is available at the price of Yen. 2,550=US$23 plus the basic fare.
Note *3
  • Depending on the traffic condition, it may take longer to reach or would cost more.
Note *4
  • The exchange rate of JYen 110 = $1 is used to convert the fares from JYen to US$. The fare in US$ is rounded into integer.

The first short adventure by Keisei limited express
As it has been shown in the above table, there are three ways to access the center of Tokyo from Narita airport (rent a car is not recommended). It takes one hour from Narita airport to the central parts of Tokyo by the fastest trains. If you do not carrying heavy luggage, it would be more adventurous and fun to get into the center of Tokyo by train.

There are two train companies:
 - JR
 - Keisei
Time duration and fares are shown in the above table. It is more recommended to take "Keisei limited express" which is less expensive. Approximately US$ 8 less than the other lines, although it takes 20 minutes more to reach. As seats have been placed at the window side of each cabin, you will be able to enjoy a brief sightseeing as well. You can also view Japanese people getting in and off the car; lovely young girls or tired business men going back home after a hard working day,,! etc.