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, Limousine 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 (City Center)	55 Min.	US$ 20	Details
	Keisei Skyliner (City North)	40 Min.	US$ 16	Details
	Airport Bus	65 Min.	US$ 9	Details
	Limousine Bus	90 Min.	US$ 19	Details
	Taxi	60 Min.	US$ 95	Details
	Private Transfer	60 Min.	US$ 130	Details
	Uber	60 Min.	US$ 200	Details

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Notices:
• 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.

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Narita Express (City Center)

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

55 minutes

Cost:

¥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 center

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Keisei Skyliner (City North) (AD)

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

¥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 Tokyo

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Airport Bus TYO-NRT

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

65 minutes

Cost:

¥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 center

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Limou­si­ne Bus

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

90 minutes

Cost:

¥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 center

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

¥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 center

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Private Transfer (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

¥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 accommodation

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

¥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 accommodation

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Route from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo (Toyko Station)

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