If you’re looking for the best way to get to Tokyo you’ve come to the right place. We’ve looked into all the different transport options to provide you with quality travel information so that you can spend more time planning your stay in Tokyo rather than how you're getting there. We’ve singled out the quickest way, the easiest way, the cheapest way and our favourite way to get to Tokyo from Narita airport and Haneda Airport, as well as listing up all the special offers that are available including the use of a JR Pass.
From Narita Airport
Our Favourite way from Narita airport to Tokyo
| Narita Airport to Tokyo |
Bus |
900 - 1000 yen |
80 minutes |
0 Transfers |
Our favourite way to get to Tokyo from Narita airport is by taking the highway bus. It is also the cheapest option and, from Narita Airport, will take you to central Tokyo in around 80 minutes for a fee of 900 or 1000 yen , depending on whether you reserved your ticket beforehand over the internet or not. It is our favourite transport option as it takes you directly to the city and is the least costly means of transport.
| Narita Airport to Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit |
Tokyo Shuttle |
900 - 1000 yen |
80 minutes |
The Quickest Way from Narita airport to Tokyo
| Narita Airport to Tokyo |
Train |
2,630 yen |
1 hour |
1 Transfer |
The quickest way to get to Tokyo from Narita airport is either by taking the direct JR Narita Express (NEX) or by taking the Keisei Skyliner to Nippori before hopping on to a local train. The former will cost you 3000 yen for a one way ticket, but foreign travellers can get a return ticket at the discounted price of 4000 yen that is valid for 2 weeks. The Keisei Skyliner route requires you to first reach Nippori before taking the JR Yamanote line, or the JR Keihin-Tohoku line, to Tokyo. The Keisei Skyliner takes about 40 minutes to reach Nippori from Narita Airport and costs 2,470 yen, although you can get the ticket for 2,200 yen if you book in advance before your arrival in Japan. When you add the cost and travel time needed to reach Tokyo from Nippori, you’re looking at a 1 hour trip from Narita Airport to Tokyo for 2,630 yen (2,360 yen if you can get your hands on the discounted ticket)
| Narita airport to Nippori Station |
Keisei Skyliner |
2,470 yen |
40 minutes |
| Tokyo station to Nippori Station |
JR Yamanote line |
160 yen |
15 minutes |
| Narita Airport to Tokyo |
Train |
3,000 yen |
1 hour |
0 Transfer |
The quickest way to travel between Narita airport and Tokyo is either by taking the direct JR Narita Express (NEX) or by taking the Keisei Skyliner to or from Nippori. The former will cost you 3000 yen for a one way ticket, but foreign travellers can get a return ticket at the discounted price of 4000 yen that is valid for 2 weeks. The Keisei Skyliner route requires you to first reach Nippori before taking the JR Yamanote line, or the JR Keihin-Tohoku line, to Tokyo. The Keisei Skyliner takes about 40 minutes between Narita Airport and Nippori Station and costs 2,470 yen, although you can get the ticket for 2,200 yen if you book in advance before your arrival in Japan. When you add the cost and travel time needed to travel between Nippori Station and Tokyo Station, you’re looking at a 1 hour trip between Tokyo and Narita Airport for 2,630 yen (2,360 yen if you can get your hands on the discounted ticket)
| Narita Airport to Tokyo |
Narita Express |
3,000 yen |
1 hour |
The Cheapest Way from Narita airport to Tokyo
| Narita Airport to Tokyo |
Bus |
900 - 1000 yen |
80 minutes |
0 Transfer |
The cheapest way to get to Narita airport from Tokyo will be by taking the highway bus services run by several companies. These bus services run regularly throughout the day and connects Tokyo to Narita airport in about 90 minutes and for 900 to 1,000 yen. You can get the tickets for 900 yen by booking in advance over the internet.
| Narita Ariport to Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit |
Tokyo Shuttle |
900 - 1000 yen |
80 minutes |
The Easiest Way from Narita airport to Tokyo
| Narita Airport to Tokyo |
Train |
3,000 yen |
1 hour |
0 Transfer |
The easiest way to get to Narita airport from Tokyo is either by taking the direct JR Narita Express (NEX) or by taking the highway bus. The former will cost you 3000 yen for a one way ticket, but foreign travellers can get a return ticket at the discounted price of 4000 yen that is valid for 2 weeks. The highway bus is the cheaper option and, from Tokyo, will take you to the airport in around 80 minutes for a fee of 900 or 1000 yen , depending on whether you reserved your ticket beforehand over the internet or not. Both these methods will take you to the airport without requiring you to change lines.
| Tokyo Station to Narita Airport |
Narita Express |
3,000 yen |
1 hour |
| Narita Airport to Tokyo |
Bus |
900 - 1000 yen |
80 minutes |
0 Transfers |
The easiest way to get to Narita airport from Tokyo is either by taking the direct JR Narita Express (NEX) or by taking the highway bus. The former will cost you 3000 yen for a one way ticket, but foreign travellers can get a return ticket at the discounted price of 4000 yen that is valid for 2 weeks. The highway bus is the cheaper option and, from Tokyo, will take you to the airport in around 80 minutes for a fee of 900 or 1000 yen , depending on whether you reserved your ticket beforehand over the internet or not. Both these methods will take you to the airport without requiring you to change lines.
| Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit to Narita Airport |
Tokyo Shuttle |
900 - 1000 yen |
80 minutes |
JR Pass & Special Deals from Narita airport to Tokyo
Japan Rail Pass
JR Pass holders can board the JR Narita Express for no extra charge. Narita Express Special Offer
The JR Narita Express offers special discounted round trip tickets for foreign visitors for 4,000 yen (the normal price is set at 3,000 yen one way). The validity of the special round trip ticket is set at 2 weeks. Limousine Bus Special Offer
There is a special round trip ticket for the Limousine bus costing 4500 instead of the habitual 3,100 yen each way. The offer is exclusive to foreign visitors. The Limousine Bus connects Narita airport and Tokyo station, as well as several hotels in Tokyo, in 100 minutes. Keisei Skyliner Special Offer
A 270 yen discount is available for the Keisei Skyliner for foreign tourists who book online or through a travel agent prior to their arrival in the country.
From Haneda Airport
Our Favourite way from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
| Haneda Airport to Tokyo |
Monorail and Train |
650 yen |
40 minutes |
1 Transfer |
Our favourite way to get to Haneda Airport from Tokyo is by taking the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho. You can travel between Hamamatsucho Station and Tokyo Station by taking the JR Yamanote line or the JR Keihin line. The total journey will take 40 minutes from Tokyo station and costs 650 yen.
| Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station |
Tokyo Monorail |
490 yen |
25 mins |
| Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Station |
JR Yamanote or Keihin line |
160 yen |
5 mins |
The Quickest Way from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
| Haneda Airport to Tokyo |
Monorail and Train |
650 yen |
40 minutes |
1 Transfer |
The quickest way to travel between Haneda Airport and Tokyo Station is by taking the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho. You can travel between Hamamatsucho Station and Tokyo Station by taking the JR Yamanote line or the JR Keihin line. The total journey will take 40 minutes from Tokyo station and costs 650 yen.
| Haneda Airport to Hamamatsucho Station |
Tokyo Monorail |
490 yen |
25 mins |
| Hamamatsucho Station to Tokyo Station |
JR Yamanote or Keihin line |
160 yen |
5 mins |
The Cheapest Way from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
| Haneda Airport to Tokyo |
Train |
580 yen |
40 minutes |
1 Transfer |
The cheapest way to travel between Haneda Airport and Tokyo Staton is by utilising the Keikyu Railways to Shinagawa before switching to the JR Yamanote line or the JR Keihin-Tohoku line to Tokyo station. You will be able to reach Tokyo Station for just 580 yen and the total duration of the trip should be around 40 minutes.
| Haneda Airport to Shinagawa Station |
Keikyu Railways |
410 yen |
15 minutes |
| Shinagawa Station toTokyo Station |
JR Yamanote or Keihin-Tohoku line |
170 yen |
10 minutes |
The Easiest Way from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
| Haneda Airport to Tokyo |
Limousine Bus |
930 yen |
40 minutes |
0 Transfer |
The easiest way to get to Haneda Airport from Tokyo would be either to take the Limousine bus from Tokyo or to take a set fare taxi. The Limousine bus leaves from Tokyo station’s Yaesu North exit and will get you to Haneda airport for 930 yen in about 40 minutes depending on traffic.
| Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit Bus Stop |
Limousine Bus |
930 yen |
40 minutes |
JR Pass & Special Deals from Haneda Airport to Tokyo
Japan Rail Pass
For Japan Rail Pass holders, we’d recommend you use the Tokyo Monorail as the pass will grant you free access to it. Keikyu line special offer
The latest you can get to Haneda Airport’s Domestic Terminal from Tokyo Station and by public transport is at 00:25. For this you will have to take the 23:48 Yamanote line train from Tokyo station to Hamamatsucho and get on the last Tokyo Monorail that leaves at 00:01. The earliest you can reach the Domestic Terminal is by taking the first Monorail service of the day that runs from 4:58 from Hamamatsucho and arrives at Haneda airport Domestic Terminal at 05:16 (you should allow yourself 10 minutes to walk from the Monorail stop to the actual terminal).
| Last |
Departs at 23:48 |
Arrives at 00:25 |
JR Yamanote from Tokyo, transfer to Tokyo Monorail at Hamamatsucho station |
650 yen |
| First |
04:58 |
05:16 |
JR Keihin Tohoku from Tokyo, transfer to Tokyo Monorail at Hamamatsucho Station |
650 yen
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