Tokyo Narita International Airport - Arrivals and Transportation Guide for Arriving Passengers.

Trains at Narita Airport

Narita Airport is connected to the Tokyo area by Express, Rapid, and local commuter trains.

Two companies operate trains from Narita Airport:

1). JR East - Operates Narita Express, Rapid and Local Sobu Line trains

2). Keisei - Operates Skyliner, Skyaccess and local trains through Keisei Narita Station

JR East provides easy and direct trains to Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Yokohama area.

Keisei lines need transfer to JR line in case you are going to Tokyo Station, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Yokohama area.

Narita Airport (NRT) to Tokyo Station (1 hour) by Narita Express Train :

Passengers from Terminal 3 can walk or take the free airport shuttle to Terminal 2

- Go down to B1 floor of Passenger Terminal 1, or 2

- Follow the signs to the Airport Railroad Station

- Go purchase tickets at the JR ticket counters/ machines located on the B1 floor, and get on the train to your destination

- Choose the JR Narita Express to Tokyo Station (no transfers) (or Shinagawa or Shinjuku or Yokohama or Shibuya Station)

More information including schedule and fare on Narita Express available at JR Website.

Limousine Bus at Tokyo Narita Airport

Almost all areas in Tokyo are well connected by the Airport Limousine buses from Narita Airport.

The airport limousine buses are a cost-effective and comfortable way to travel from Airport to hotel.

Please check with your hotel or at the Airport for bus number, stop, and fare information to your destination.

Ticket Counters/ Machines and Bus stops for Terminal 1 and 2 at Narita are in the Arrival Hall on the first floor.

For more detailed information for bus service to/from Narita Airport is available on:
Airport Limousine Bus Website

Taxi or Private Cars at Narita Airport

TAXI cabs at Narita Airport :

Taxi cabs are easily available at airports.

There are standard and fixed-rate taxis.

At Narita Airport, Fixed rates Taxis are based on destination zones.

Fares from NRT to centra Tokyo (Shibuya, Shinjuku) usually cost somewhere around 22,500 Yen.

There are surcharges for late night / early morning and expressway tolls.

Private Cars at Narita Airport :

Narita International Airport also has a Private Car Transfer service to your Hotel available for arriving passengers.

It is a good idea to book this service in Advance.

Private Arrival Transfer : Narita International Airport to Central Tokyo City - $244.15

Shared Shuttles at Narita Airport :

Shared Shuttle service at Narita Airport provides a good and economical way to drop at the doorsteps of your hotel.

This is a good way of transport in case you have luggage and don't want to navigate through a public transport system or pay for a Taxi.

We suggest booking shared shuttle in advance to avoid last minute sale out or long wait.

Shared Arrival Transfer: Tokyo Narita International Airport to Hotel - $56.58

Travel Tip for Narita Airport

Travel Tips for Arriving Passengers at Narita Airport:

Tokyo is a huge city with many Metro subway lines which can be overwhelming for the first time traveler.

Tokyo Narita Airport Train and Bus service stop around 11:00PM every night till morning 6AM.

If your flight lands after 10PM at Narita Airport then it is a good idea to book Hotel near Narita Airport for overnight stay.

Head towards Tokyo from Narita the next morning.

If taking the Narita Express from the Airport (JR line and included in your JR rail pass)

- Please make sure that you know your destination station name and Metro line

- Have written directions to your hotel from your destination station before you land in Tokyo

- If applicable for you then Buy a round trip ticket (4000 Yen) for a 33% discount, Valid for 14 days.

- FYI: the JR rail pass can only be purchased outside of Japan and need to be validated at the JR station in Japan before use.

If taking the Airport limousine bus then please have your directions handy from your bus stop to the hotel.