- Ueno: About 40 minutes by Skyliner
- Tokyo Station: Airport bus from 65 minutes
- Standard airport bus route: 1,500 yen one way
- All Skyliner seats are reserved
What should I take for each destination?
Official service information is clear for the Skyliner to Ueno and AIRPORT BUS TYO-NRT to Tokyo Station.
| Item | Recommended transportation | Time & fare | Key conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ueno | Skyliner | About 40 minutes | Reserved seating only |
| Tokyo Station | AIRPORT BUS TYO-NRT | As fast as 65 minutes · 1,500 yen | Delays may occur depending on road conditions |
| Shinjuku | Please check the official guide. | Please check the official guide. | Check the Narita Express operator's information |
The Skyliner runs from Narita Airport to Keisei Ueno via Nippori. At Nippori, you can transfer to JR lines.
See the official guide for fares, travel times, and booking instructions for the Narita Express to Shinjuku.
How much is the Skyliner, and how long does it take?
It takes about 40 minutes from Narita Airport to central Tokyo, and travel between the airport and Keisei Ueno or Nippori requires a base fare plus a limited express surcharge.
| Item | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Base IC fare | 1,267 yen | 633 yen |
| Base fare for your own ticket | 1,280 yen | 640 yen |
| Skyliner limited express surcharge | 1,300 yen | 650 yen |
- All seats are reserved.
- It runs nonstop from Narita Airport to Nippori.
- The information states that 3 trains run per hour.
- Each vehicle has a dedicated luggage area.
- If you board without a ticket, yen 300 for adults and yen 150 for children will be added to the limited express surcharge.
How do I book the Skyliner?
Reserved-seat tickets can be purchased at station ticket counters from one month before the departure date, and major credit cards are accepted.
- Go to a Skyliner ticket counter or information center in the Narita Airport terminal.
- As all seats are reserved, you must purchase a Skyliner ticket.
- Before boarding, have both the base fare ticket and the Skyliner ticket ready.
It is also sold at Keisei-Ueno, Nippori, Aoto, and Shin-Kamagaya stations. You can pay by credit card for either the ticket only or a ticket that includes the base fare.
How much is the airport bus to Tokyo Station?
The AIRPORT BUS TYO-NRT regular route costs 1,500 yen one way for adults, and the shortest travel time between Tokyo Station and Narita Airport is 65 minutes.
| Item | Regular routes | Late-night and early-morning routes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1,500 yen | 3,000 yen |
| Elementary school students | 750 yen | 1,500 yen |
| Infants under 1 year old | Free when accompanied by an adult | Free when accompanied by an adult |
| Infants occupying their own seat | 750 yen | 1,500 yen |
65 minutes is the shortest travel time. It may take longer depending on traffic, so allow plenty of time for the journey.
Where can I buy airport bus tickets?
At Narita Airport, choose your bus and buy a ticket at the ticket counter in your terminal, then arrive at the departure point at least 5 minutes early.
- Buses departing from the airport have a limited number of seats.
- Seats on airport departures are unassigned, so sit in any available seat.
- For the last bus departing from the airport, pay at the bus stop with cash or a transit IC card.
- Credit cards are not accepted on the last bus.
- As bookings for departures from Tokyo Station may be suspended, check the bus stop and payment method first.
Which option is better based on price alone?
For the Skyliner to Ueno, add the base fare and limited express surcharge, then compare the total with the one-way airport bus fare to Tokyo Station.
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How much are the train to Ueno and the bus to Tokyo Station?
- Skyliner base fare with IC card¥1,267
- Skyliner limited express surcharge¥1,300
- Total when purchased separately¥2,567
- AIRPORT BUS TYO-NRT Regular Route¥1,500
With this itinerary, You save ¥1,067.
Calculation basis: Based on a one-way trip for 1 adult. The Skyliner covers the Keisei Ueno/Nippori–Narita Airport route, while the bus fare is based on regular routes.
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If your destination is Ueno, first compare the direct Skyliner; for Tokyo Station, compare the airport bus. For Shinjuku, check the latest official Narita Express information separately.