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Airport Area Map
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TRAINS |
| Both JR and Keisei Rail
Company operate train service from Narita Airport into central Tokyo. |
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JR Trains (Narita Express &
Rapid Train) |
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JR offers 2 services to
Narita Airport. The fastest is the Narita Express which runs along the
lines above. A second slower service runs from Ofuna at the bottom of
the map along the Yokosuka Line - Sobu Line - Narita Line to the
Airport.
The Narita Express
usually runs every one hour, and every 30 minutes at peak hours.
Timetable from Ofuna / Yokohama to Narita
Airport /
Timetable from Omiya / Takao to Narita Airport
Timetable from Narita Airport to Ofuna /
Yokohama /
Timetable from Narita Airport to Omiya / Takao
The Rapid Train runs once an hour and takes about 1.5 times longer
than the Narita Express. All fares below are in yen. |
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Narita Express Fares |
Regular Class |
Green Car |
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Tokyo <=> Narita Airport |
2,940 |
4,430 |
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Ikebukuro <=> Narita Airport |
3,110 |
4,600 |
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Shinjuku <=> Narita Airport |
3,110 |
4,600 |
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Omiya <=> Narita Airport |
3,740 |
5,230 |
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Yokohama <=> Narita Airport |
4,180 |
5,670 |
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Ofuna <=> Narita Airport |
4,500 |
5,990 |
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Rapid Train |
Regular Class |
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Tokyo <=> Narita Airport |
1,280 |
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Yokohama <=> Narita Airport |
1,890 |
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Ofuna <=> Narita Airport |
2,210 |
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KEISEI RAIL CO TRAINS (Skyliner
and Limited Express) |
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Keisei Rail Co. operates
the Skyliner service and Limited Express Service between Narita
Airport and Keisei Ueno Station. The Skyliner takes about 1 hour from
the Airport to Ueno, while the limited express takes about 75 minutes.
For passengers transferring to the JR Yamanote Line (Tokyo Loop Line)
it is advisable to transfer at Nippori as the platforms are right next
to each other, While there is a 5 minute walk from Keisei Ueno to JR
Ueno Station.
Trains are frequent with up to 3 Skyliner and 3 Limited Express Trains
per hour.
There are also a small number of trains that head to Haneda Airport,
but these are quite slow and infrequent. |
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Keisei Line Fares |
Skyliner |
Limited Express |
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Keisei Ueno <=> Narita Airport |
1,920 |
1,000 |
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Nippori <=> Narita Airport |
1,920 |
1,000 |
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BUSES |
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Major Bus Routes
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| There is an extensive
bus network operating to and from Narita Airport. Above is just the
major routes. The above routes operate every 20-30 minutes. The main
advantage to the bus route is that they check your luggage for you so
you do not have to haul it yourself. The only problem with the buses
is that they are subject to traffic conditions and traffic jams are
quite common in Tokyo during rush hour. |
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Bus Route |
Fare |
Time
(mins) |
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Akasaka Area Hotels <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
80-120 |
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Ginza Area Hotels <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
80-90 |
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Haneda Airport <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
75-90 |
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Ikebukuro Area Hotels <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
85-90 |
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Shibuya Station Area <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
85-90 |
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Shinagawa Area <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
85-90 |
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Shinjuku Area Hotels/Station <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
100 |
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Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT) <=> Narita Airport |
2,900 |
55-60 |
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Tokyo Station <=> Narita Airport |
3,000 |
80-110 |
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Yokohama <=> Narita Airport |
3.500 |
90-120 |
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Chiba <=> Narita Airport |
1,200 |
80 |
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TAXIS |
| Fixed fare taxis are
available on the routes below. Go to the designated fixed fare taxi
stands at the airport where a concierge will generally be on hand to
assist. The taxi stand concierge will direct you to the first
available cab on the rank, however, you are free to select the cab of
your choice. |
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Service Area |
Fare |
Zone A
Katsushika, Edogawa, Sumida and Koto wards. |
14,000 |
Zone B
Adachi, Arakawa, Daito, Bunkyo, Chiyoda and Chuo wards. |
17,000 |
Zone C
Kita, Toyoshima, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Minato, Meguro, Shinagawa
and Ota wards. |
19,000 |
Zone D
Itabashi, Nerima, Nakano, Suginami, and Setagaya wards,
Musashino and Mitaka wards. |
20,000 |
Kawasaki Zone
All areas in Kawasaki City |
20,000 |
Yokohama Zone
All areas in Yokohama City |
22,000 |
Yokosuka-Miura Zone
All areas in Yokosuka and Miura Cities |
31,000 |
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NOTES:
1. Additional rates are charged on late night and early morning
services. Discounts for disabled passengers are subject to
separate rates.
2. Expressway tolls are not included in the fixed fare and must
be paid as a surcharge (usually around 1,450 yen) |
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Which to choose? |
Choosing the right
option can be difficult. The trains are great during peak hours as the
rods become very congested. However transferring from an Airport train
to a commuter train can be a nightmare with luggage. The bus service
is great, and they check your luggage for you so no hauling it on and
off trains.
Here's our advice:CHEAPEST
OPTION:
Take the Keisei Limited Express for 1,000yen into Nippori and transfer
to the JR Yamanote Line. You can get most places in Tokyo easily from
here.
STRESS FREE OPTION:
Take a bus. Sit back and relax after your long flight. Choose the
destination nearest to your hotel and then catch a taxi.
JR RAIL PASS OPTION:
If you have a rail pass and have an extra day or two, then validate it
at the airport and use the Narita Express. This is also the option for
those not staying in Tokyo. If you are heading west to Nagoya, Hakone
etc, then transfer at Shinagawa. The transfer at Tokyo station is a
long walk as the Narita Express arrives at the underground platform,
while the Shinkansen bullet trains leave from the main area above
ground. |
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