Transfer Options from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station

Located in the Chiyoda’s Marunouchi business district, Tokyo Station is a major transport hub for the city of Tokyo. Tokyo Station is also the business train station in Japan, with over 3,000 train departures and 40,000 passengers passing through its doors daily. This impressive station is the perfect place to begin exploring Tokyo and the surrounding cities.

To get from Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo Station, you have three options; taxi, bus and train. Taking a Narita Airport taxi will take just 50 minutes to reach the station and will cost around €195 (YEN 29,000). Taking the JR Narita Express train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station is another quick transfer option, with a journey time of 50 minutes and a one-way ticket cost of €20 (YEN 3,070). Your final option is the airport bus TYO-NRT, which takes around 70 minutes to reach Tokyo Station but costs just €9 (YEN 1,300) during the day and €18 (YEN 2,600) at night.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€195	50min	24/7
Bus	€18	70min	07:30–23:20
Train	€40	50min	24/7

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by taxi

Taking a taxi from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station is very quick and the easiest way to travel. Your private ride will take just 50 minutes to reach Tokyo Station and the cost will be an average of €195 (YEN 29,000).

How much is a taxi from Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

The cost of your taxi from Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo Station will depend on the company you travel with and on whether you book your transfers in advance. The average cost will be €195 (YEN 29,000), but this is subject to change. If you choose to take the longer toll-free roads, your fare will also be much lower.

Cost

€195 (YEN 29,000)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Narita Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Narita Airport?

Taxis can be found directly outside of the arrivals area at Narita Airport. Simply walk out of the exit doors and you will see the long line of taxis waiting to pick up customers.

Convenience

If you’re in a rush and are willing to pay for the toll roads, taking a taxi from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station is a swift transfer option. Plus, no matter which route you choose, you can relax during your entire journey, knowing your personal belongings and loved ones are safe and secure in your private vehicle.

Editor’s Note

If you're looking to save money on your taxi journey, you can take the non-toll road, which is much cheaper but slower than the toll route.

Useful Tips

There's an increase in the price of your taxi of 20% if you travel at night (22:00 to 05:00).

The cost of any toll roads will be added to your fare.

Not all Tokyo taxi drivers speak English, but they know landmarks and basic requests.

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by bus

The airport bus TYO-NRT runs from Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo Station every day from 07:30 to 23:20. Although a slower transfer option, with a journey time of 1 hour and 10 minutes, taking the bus will cost just €9 (YEN 1,300) during the day and €18 (YEN 2,600) at night.

How much is the bus from Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

The cost of a single ticket on the airport bus will be €9 (YEN 1,300) during the day and €18 (YEN 2,600) if you travel at night or very early in the morning. You can pay for your ticket with a card as you get on the bus or in cash from the JR Express Bus Ticket Office at the airport.

Cost

€9 (YEN 1,300)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 15 minutes for the airport bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The airport bus is available from 07:30 to 23:20.

Where do I find the bus at Narita Airport?

The airport bus TYO-NRT has a stop in all three terminals at Narita Airport. In Terminal 1, you will find it at Platform 7, in Terminal 2 at Platform 6, and in Terminal 3 at Platform 5.

Convenience

Taking the bus is a good budget option, but it’s also a slow way to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station. There are no designated seats on the bus, so you and your group may get separated. Plus, the buses don’t run between the hours of 23:20 and 07:30, so if you land during this time, you will need to find alternate transport.

Timetables

Airport Bus TYO-NRT

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling during the evening, the cost of a bus ticket will be almost the same as the JR Narita Express train; in this case, I suggest taking the train as it's much faster.

Useful Tips

Taking the bus at night will increase the ticket price by 50%.

Try to arrive 5 minutes before the bus is due to depart.

If you need to pay for your bus ticket in cash, you can do so at the airport’s JR Express Bus Ticket Office.

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by train

Taking the JR Narita Express train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station is a quick and fairly stress-free way to travel. As the train doesn’t have to battle the traffic, the journey time is a set 50 minutes and the cost of a one-way ticket will be €20 (YEN 3,070).

How much is the Narita Airport to Tokyo Station train?

For a single ride on the Narita Airport to Tokyo Station train, you will pay €20 (YEN 3,070). This can be paid for in advance online, or at the train station at Narita Airport from one of the ticket booths.

Cost

€20 (YEN 3,070)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 60 minutes for the JR Narita Express train.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The JR Narita Express train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station runs 24/7.

Where do I find the train at Narita Airport?

There are train stations at terminals 2 and 1 at Narita Airport. To get to the train station, you will need to go down to level B1F and then walk to the JP Station. If you land in Terminal 3, you can walk to Terminal 2 to access the train through a 300m covered walkway.

Convenience

If you’re travelling during peak traffic hours, taking the train could be the fastest way to travel. The train station is also easily accessible from terminals 1 and 2 via an elevator. However, seats are not assigned on the train and there’s very little luggage storage, so if you’re travelling in a group with large luggage items, taking the train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station may not be the most suitable option.

Timetables

JR Narita Express Train

Editor’s Note

During rush hour traffic, taking the train from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport, and visa versa, is the quickest way to travel.

Useful Tips

If there's a yellow light above a seat on the train, this means it's reserved.

You can purchase and reserve your train seats in advance online.

If you purchased a Japan Rail Pass, a ride on the JR Narita Express is covered by this pass.

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How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Train Station?

You have three different transfer options from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station; taxi, bus or train. Taking a Narita Airport taxi takes just 50 minutes and costs €195 (YEN 29,000), the airport bus takes 1 hour and 10 minutes and costs €9 (YEN 1,300), while the train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station takes just 50 minutes and costs €20 (YEN 3,070) for a single ticket.

How far is it from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

The distance from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport is 67 km. Taking an airport taxi will take around 50 minutes to reach the station, the airport bus will take 1 hour and 10 minutes, and the JR Narita Express train will take just 50 minutes to reach Tokyo Station.

Is there a direct train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

Yes, the JR Narita Express train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station is fast and direct. The journey time is just 50 minutes and the cost of a single ticket on the train is €20 (YEN 3,070).

Can I get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by bus?

Yes, the airport bus TYO-NRT runs from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station daily, from 07:30 to 23:20. The cost of a ticket will be €9 (YEN 1,300) during the day and €18 (YEN 2,600) at night, and the journey time is around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by taxi

How much is a taxi from Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

Cost

€195 (YEN 29,000)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 from Narita Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Narita Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by bus

How much is the bus from Tokyo Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

Cost

€9 (YEN 1,300)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 10 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The airport bus is available from 07:30 to 23:20.

Where do I find the bus at Narita Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Airport Bus TYO-NRT

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by train

How much is the Narita Airport to Tokyo Station train?

Cost

€20 (YEN 3,070)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The JR Narita Express train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station runs 24/7.

Where do I find the train at Narita Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

JR Narita Express Train

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Train Station?

How far is it from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

Is there a direct train from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station?

Can I get from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station by bus?

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