Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Tokyo Station / Central Tokyo, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

JR Narita Express (N'EX) usually runs every 30-60 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

NRTJapanTPL: city-transfer-guide

Narita International Airport

Tokyo, Japan

Drop-off

Tokyo Station / Central Tokyo

Pin before customs

Fastest

JR Narita Express (N'EX)

rail · 30-60m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: JR Narita Express (N'EX)
Headway: 30-60
Backup: Keisei Skyliner · 20m

Note

Limited express JR train from Narita Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2·3 to Tokyo Station, then onward to major hubs like Shinjuku and Yokohama; typical journey to Tokyo Station is about 50–60 minutes with reserved seating on all services. Trains generally run every 30–60 minutes throughout the day, with reduced frequency early morning and late evening.

Arrivals decoded

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Airport Limousine Bus (Narita–Tokyo Station & major central Tokyo hotels)
Mode: coach
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Direct highway buses from all Narita terminals to Tokyo Station Yaesu area and many central Tokyo hotel districts. Typical travel time is 60–90 minutes depending on traffic; departures are usually every 15–30 minutes in the daytime with fewer services early morning/late night.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: JR Narita Express (N'EX)
Mode: rail
Freq: 30-60m
Note: Limited express JR train from Narita Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2·3 to Tokyo Station, then onward to major hubs like Shinjuku and Yokohama; typical journey to Tokyo Station is about 50–60 minutes with reserved seating on all services. Trains generally run every 30–60 minutes throughout the day, with reduced frequency early morning and late evening.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Tokyo Station / Central Tokyo, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: JR Narita Express (N'EX) usually runs every 30-60 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.