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How to get from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) ✈️ to the City Center
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 Express train, Airport Bus, Taxi, Uber, Private Shuttle, Shared Shuttle or Rental Car. There is a second express train – the Keisei Skyliner – which does not go directly to Tokyo, but to Ueno (there you have to change trains again to get to downtown Tokyo; we recommend direct transfers with luggage).
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Express train
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Airport Bus
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.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Toyko Narita Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express train ⏱️ | 53 Min. | ¥3000 | Details |
| Airport Bus 💸 | 90 Min. | ¥1300 | Details |
| Limousine Bus | 75-125 Min. | ¥2800 | Details |
| Taxi | 60 Min. | ¥28000 | Details |
| Uber | 60 Min. | ¥27000 | Details |
| Private Shuttle | 60 Min. | ¥22000 | Details |
| Shared Shuttle | 90-120 Min. | ¥18000 | Details |
| Rental car | 60 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 53 minutesCost:
¥3000 pp (around 25 €)Description:
JR Narita Express (NEX) from Tokyo Narita Airport (stops “Airport Terminal 1” & “Airport Terminal 2-3”) to “Tokyo Station”, directly in the city center
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
90 minutesCost:
💸 ¥1300 pp (around 10 €)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 center
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
75-125 minutesCost:
¥2800 pp (around 24 €)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 center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
¥28000 (around 225 €)Description:
Taxi from Tokyo Narita Airport (all terminals) to central Tokyo, to Tokyo Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
60 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
¥27000-33000 (around 220-270 €)Description:
Uber from Tokyo Narita Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central Tokyo, Tokyo Station or directly to your accommodation
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
60 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
¥22000 (around 170 €)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (GetYourGuide) from Tokyo Narita Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Tokyo, Tokyo Station or directly to your accommodation
Book a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
90-120 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
¥18000 (around 140 €)Description:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from Tokyo Narita Airport (pick-up location according to provider) to central Tokyo and directly to most downtown hotels
Hire a rental car ↗
Travel time:
60 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
Depending on the companyDescription:
Rental Car from Tokyo Narita Airport (counter in Terminal 1 & 2) to central Tokyo, to your accommodation & moreTrip from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo (Toyko Station)
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