Access to Tokyo

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