Transfer Options from Narita Airport to Shinjuku

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There are three different ways to get to this colourful city, when it comes to travelling from Narita Airport to Shinjuku, you can take a taxi, bus or train. Taking a Narita Airport taxi will take just 1 hour and 10 minutes and will cost a set fare of €200 (YEN 30,550). Taking the Narita Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes and will cost €22 (YEN 3,200) for a one-way ticket. Finally, the JR Narita Express train will take 1 hour and 30 minutes and will cost €22 (YEN 3,250) per ticket.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€200	70min	24/7
Bus	€44	80min	07:05–22:55
Train	€44	90min	24/7

How to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku by taxi

A quick and direct form of transport from Narita Airport to Shinjuku is to take a taxi. The local airport taxi drivers will charge you a flat fare of €200 (YEN 30,550) for the driver into Shinjuku and the journey will take around 1 hour and 10 minutes, depending on traffic.

How much is a taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

The cost of your taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku will depend on the time of day you travel and if you choose to take the toll roads or not.

The cost of a local Narita Airport taxi that takes the toll roads will be a fixed fare of €200 (YEN 30,550). Taking a non-toll road route will be cheaper, but it can add up to 40 minutes to your journey.

Cost

€200 (YEN 30,550)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

*Prices may very unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from outside of Narita Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Narita Airport?

Taxis are available from directly outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Narita Airport. As you exit the terminal, you will see the long line of local taxis waiting to pick up passengers.

Convenience

The only way to travel from the door of the airport to the door of your hotel is to take a taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku. You won’t have to worry about navigating downtown Shinjuku or carrying your luggage through the busy city streets. Instead, you can enjoy a completely private ride and get to your hotel or apartment in just 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Editor’s Note

To keep your transport from Narita Airport to Shinjuku costs low, you can travel on the non-toll roads, which will cut the price by around 10%.

Useful Tips

Travelling at night will have an increased cost of around 20% for the local taxis.

Private hire taxis are usually less expensive than local taxis.

Luggage that fits in the trunk of your taxi can be transported for free.

How to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku by bus

There’s a Narita Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku, that runs daily from 07:05 to 22:55. The cost of a one-way ticket on the bus will be €22 (YEN 3,200) and the journey time will be around 1 hour and 20 minutes based on the levels of traffic.

How much is the Narita Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku?

The cost of the bus from Shinjuku to Narita Airport, and vice versa, is €22 (YEN 3,200). You can purchase your tickets online in advance or from the kiosk inside the airport before you get on the bus.

Cost

€22 (YEN 3,200)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 20 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 30 minutes for the Narita Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Limousine Bus is available from 07:05 to 22:55.

Where do I find the bus at Narita Airport?

There’s a bus stop located outside all three terminals at Narita Airport. In Terminal 1, the stop is located outside of 4F of the south wing, while in Terminal 2, it’s door 3F of the departure lobby. Lastly, in Terminal 3, the bus stop is outside door 1F.

Convenience

Although a slow transfer option, one of the best aspects of taking the Narita Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku, besides the price, is that they offer drop-offs at all major hotels, including Shinjuku Washington Hotel, Keio Plaza Hotel and Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku. The Limousine Bus also runs from Narita Airport to Shinjuku Station, if you’re looking to take the train.

Timetables

Limousine Bus

Editor’s Note

If you're staying at one of the major hotels in Shinjuku, the Limousine Bus will drop you off directly outside.

Useful Tips

Seats on the bus aren't reserved, so try to get there early if travelling in a group.

If you plan on returning from Shinjuku to Narita Airport within 20 days, you can book a return ticket to save money.

There's luggage storage below the bus for large items.

How to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku by train

The JR Narita Express train offers transport from Narita Airport to Shinjuku daily. Although a slower transfer option, a ticket on the train costs just €22 (YEN 3,250) and will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku Station.

How much is the train from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the JP Narita Express train is €22 (YEN 3,250) per person. If you have a Japan Rail Pass, the cost of this journey will be covered by that pass.

Cost

€22 (YEN 3,250)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 30 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 30 minutes for the train.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Narita Express train runs 24/7 from Narita Airport to Shinjuku.

Where do I find the train at Narita Airport?

There are train stations in Terminals 1 and 2. If you land in Terminal 3, you will need to either walk or take the shuttle to one of the other terminals to catch the train.

Convenience

Although a cheaper transfer option, taking the train isn’t the most convenient way to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku. You will need to wait up to 30 minutes for the train, carry your luggage through the train stations and then once you reach Shunjukiu, you will need to find alternate transport to your hotel.

Timetables

JR Narita Express Train

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling to one of the major hotels in Shinjuku and are looking for cheap transport, you can take the Limousine Bus instead of the train and be dropped off at the door.

Useful Tips

Be sure to pre-purchase your train tickets to reserve your seat.

Seats with a yellow light above them are reserved, you may not sit there.

Luggage storage on the train is minimal but secure.

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How do I get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

There are three modes of transport from Narita Airport to Shinjuku; taxi bus or train. Taking a private airport taxi is the quickest option, with a journey time of 1 hour and 10 minutes and a set cost of €200 (YEN 30,550). Taking the Narita Airport Limousine bus to Shinjuku will take 1 hour and 20 minutes and cost €22 (YEN 3,200). Finally, taking the JR Narita Express train will cost €22 (YEN 3,250), but is the slowest transfer option, with a journey time of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What’s the cheapest way to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

The cheapest transfer option is taking the Narita Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku. The cost of a one-way ticket on the bus is just €22 (YEN 3,200).

What’s the cost of a taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

The local taxis have a set cost for some of their journeys. The cost of a taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku will be €200 (YEN 30,550) for the toll road route, or 10% lower for taking the regular roads.

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How to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku by taxi

How much is a taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

Cost

€200 (YEN 30,550)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from outside of Narita Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Narita Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku by bus

How much is the Narita Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku?

Cost

€22 (YEN 3,200)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 20 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Limousine Bus is available from 07:05 to 22:55.

Where do I find the bus at Narita Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Limousine Bus

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku by train

How much is the train from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

Cost

€22 (YEN 3,250)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 30 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Narita Express train runs 24/7 from Narita Airport to Shinjuku.

Where do I find the train at Narita Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

JR Narita Express Train

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

What’s the cheapest way to get from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Narita Airport to Shinjuku?

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