This guide compares all available airport transfers at Narita International Airport (NRT) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Narita International Airport (NRT), also known as Tokyo Narita Airport, is the largest international airport of Tokyo and is located about 60 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Tokyo by Narita Express (train), Keisei Skyliner (train), Airport Bus, Limousine Bus, Taxi, Private Transfer or Uber.
Transfer comparison from NRT airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Narita International Airport to the City Center of Tokyo (Toyko Station)
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Narita Express (City Center) |
55 Min. | US$ 20 | Details |
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Keisei Skyliner (City North) |
40 Min. | US$ 16 | Details |
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Airport Bus | 65 Min. | US$ 9 | Details |
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Limousine Bus | 90 Min. | US$ 19 | Details |
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Taxi | 60 Min. | US$ 95 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
60 Min. | US$ 130 | Details |
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Uber | 60 Min. | US$ 200 | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
55 minutesCost:
¥3000 pp (around US$ 20)Description:
‘JR Narita Express’ (NEX) from Tokyo Narita Airport (stops “Airport Terminal 1” & “Airport Terminal 2-3”) to “Tokyo Station”, directly in the city centerInfos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
¥2400 pp (around US$ 16)Description:
‘Keisei Skyliner’ from Tokyo Narita Airport (stops “Airport Terminal 1” & “Airport Terminal 2-3”) to “Ueno Station”, in the northern part of TokyoInfos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
65 minutesCost:
¥1300 pp (around US$ 9)Description:
‘Airport Bus TYO-NRT’ from Tokyo Narita Airport (Bus station at Terminal 1 South & North Wing, T2 & T3) to “Tokyo Station”, directly in the city centerInfos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
90 minutesCost:
¥2800 pp (around US$ 19)Description:
‘Limousine Bus’ from Tokyo Narita Airport (Bus station at Terminal 1 South & North Wing, T2 & T3) to “Tokyo Station” & “City Air Terminal (TCAT)”, directly in the city centerOfficial local taxis
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
¥14000 (around US$ 95)Description:
Taxi from Tokyo Narita Airport (all terminals) to central Tokyo, to Tokyo Station or directly to your accommodation in the city centerBook a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
¥20000 (around US$ 130)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Tokyo Narita Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Tokyo or to your accommodationOrder an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
¥30000 (around US$ 200)Description:
Uber from Tokyo Narita Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Tokyo, Tokyo Station or directly to your accommodationRoute from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo (Toyko Station)
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