Last checked: October 2026 · Part of our Japan train guide
Tokyo has two international airports, and which one you land at changes everything. Haneda is close to the city, about 15–30 minutes by train. Narita is about 60 km away, so getting into Tokyo takes about an hour and costs more. Here are the main options from each airport, with current prices, travel times, and which one suits your hotel and luggage.
Flying into Osaka instead? See our guide to Kansai Airport to Kyoto and Osaka.
- Narita → Ueno/Asakusa area: Keisei Skyliner, ¥2,580, about 41 min to Nippori/Ueno.
- Narita → Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya: Narita Express (N’EX), ¥3,140 one way to Tokyo Station. Foreign visitors can buy the N’EX Tokyo Round Trip for ¥5,200.
- Narita on a budget: Keisei Access Express or the low-cost buses to Tokyo Station.
- Haneda → Shinagawa/eastern Tokyo: Keikyu Line, about 15 min for a few hundred yen. Haneda → Hamamatsucho: Tokyo Monorail, also a few hundred yen.
- Late arrival or lots of bags: airport limousine buses or fixed-fare taxis.
Narita Airport to Tokyo: your options
| Option | Goes to | Time | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keisei Skyliner | Nippori, Keisei Ueno | about 41 min | ¥2,580 |
| Narita Express (N’EX) | Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku | about 1 hr to Tokyo | ¥3,140 (Tokyo Station) |
| N’EX Tokyo Round Trip | Same as N’EX, there and back | Valid 14 days | ¥5,200 round trip |
| Keisei Access Express | Asakusa, Nihombashi (via Toei Asakusa Line) | about 46 min to Asakusa | about ¥1,200–¥1,400 |
| Low-cost buses | Tokyo Station, Ginza | about 60–90 min | among the cheapest options |
| Limousine bus | Major hotels, Shinjuku, Tokyo City Air Terminal | 75–120 min | higher than low-cost buses |
| Fixed-fare taxi | Central Tokyo, by zone | 60–90 min | ¥20,000+ |
October 2026. Times are typical and vary with traffic. The Skyliner fare includes the reserved-seat charge; N’EX fares are for ordinary cars.
Which Narita option is best for you?
Skyliner
Ideal for Ueno, Asakusa and Yanaka. Change at Nippori to the JR Yamanote Line for other areas.
Narita Express
Best for Tokyo Station, Shinjuku and Shibuya. The round-trip ticket makes it the best value for many visitors.
Access Express
Runs straight onto the Toei Asakusa Line. Commuter-style seats and little space for luggage.
Limousine bus
Drops you at major hotels and staff load your bags. Allow extra time for traffic.
Haneda Airport to Tokyo: your options
| Option | Goes to | Time | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keikyu Line | Shinagawa; through trains to Asakusa (Toei Asakusa Line) | about 15 min to Shinagawa | a few hundred yen |
| Tokyo Monorail | Hamamatsucho (change to JR Yamanote Line) | about 15–20 min | a few hundred yen |
| Limousine bus | Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tokyo Station, major hotels | 30–60 min+ | about ¥1,000–¥1,500 |
| Late-night bus | Major hubs after the last trains | varies | higher late-night fares |
| Fixed-fare taxi | Central Tokyo, by zone | 20–40 min | from about ¥7,000 |
October 2026. Taxi fixed fares rise late at night, and tolls may be extra in some zones.
Keikyu Line
The fastest and cheapest route. Change at Shinagawa for the JR Yamanote Line or the Shinkansen.
Tokyo Monorail
Covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Change at Hamamatsucho for the Yamanote Line.
Bus or one transfer
No train goes direct. Take Keikyu to Shinagawa and the Yamanote Line, or a limousine bus.
Fixed-fare taxi
Split four ways, a taxi can be worth it and saves the transfers with luggage.
Arrival checklist
- Get yen or check your card at an airport ATM. 7-Eleven’s Seven Bank ATMs accept most US cards.
- Pick up a Welcome Suica, or check your iPhone Suica works at the gate.
- Activate your JR Pass if you are taking the N’EX or Monorail on it.
- Connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi with care, or turn on your eSIM. See our free Wi-Fi safety guide.
- Send big suitcases to your hotel from a delivery counter in arrivals if you’re heading straight out sightseeing.
Heading straight out of Tokyo? From Narita or Haneda you can reach Tokyo or Shinagawa Station in about an hour or less and board the Shinkansen. See how to ride the Shinkansen.
Landing late or leaving early?
Sleep near the airport
If your flight lands after the last trains or leaves at dawn, a night near the airport can save a pricey taxi ride. Compare airport-area hotels on Booking.com — and if you are still planning the trip, compare flights on Orbitz.
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What is the cheapest way from Narita Airport to Tokyo?
The Keisei Access Express and the low-cost buses to Tokyo Station are usually the cheapest. The Access Express costs about ¥1,200–¥1,400 to Asakusa and accepts IC cards.
Is the Skyliner or Narita Express better?
Take the Skyliner (¥2,580, about 41 min) for Ueno and Asakusa. Take the Narita Express for Tokyo Station, Shinjuku or Shibuya without transfers; foreign visitors can buy the N’EX Tokyo Round Trip for ¥5,200.
How do I get from Haneda Airport to Shinjuku?
Take the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa and change to the JR Yamanote Line, or the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho and change. A limousine bus goes direct.
Can I use Suica from the airport?
Yes. Keikyu, the Tokyo Monorail, Keisei trains and JR local trains all accept Suica and other IC cards. The Skyliner and N’EX need a reserved-seat ticket.
Is a taxi from Narita to Tokyo expensive?
Yes. Fixed fares from Narita to central Tokyo are usually ¥20,000 or more. From Haneda, fixed fares start at about ¥7,000.
