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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 Narita Express train, Keisei Skyliner train, Airport Bus, Taxi, Private Transfer or Uber.
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 Narita International Airport to the City Center of Tokyo (Toyko Station)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Narita Express ⏱️ | 53 Min. | ¥3000 | Details |
|
Skyliner | 60-90 Min. | ¥2500 | Details |
 |
Airport Bus 💸 | 65 Min. | ¥1300 | Details |
|
Limousine Bus | 75-125 Min. | ¥2800 | Details |
 |
Taxi | 60 Min. | ¥28000 | Details |
 |
Private Transfer |
60 Min. | ¥20000 | Details |
 |
Uber | 60 Min. | ¥27000 | Details |
Travel tips:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• 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.
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 53 minutesCost:
¥3000 pp (around US$ 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:
60-90 minutesCost:
¥2500 pp (around US$ 17)Description:
‘Keisei Skyliner’ from Tokyo Narita Airport (stops “Airport Terminal 1” & “Airport Terminal 2-3”) to “Ueno Station”, change here to “Tokyo Station”
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
65 minutesCost:
💸 ¥1300 pp (around US$ 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 US$ 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 US$ 225)Description:
Taxi from Tokyo Narita Airport (all terminals) to central Tokyo, to Tokyo Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
60 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
¥20000 (around US$ 140)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Tokyo Narita Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Tokyo or to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
60 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
¥27000-33000 (around US$ 220-270)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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