Narita Airport Bus: Choose the Best Bus for Your Tokyo Destination

Guide to Narita Airport Bus Lines.

There are 3 major Narita Airport bus companies taking travelers to and from Narita to Tokyo. Here is a quick guide for each one so you can choose the ideal bus for your arrivals and departures into Narita and Tokyo.

Airport Limousine

Best for: Convenience & Pick-Ups/Drop-Offs at Major Tokyo Hotels

For the most convenient bus option, take the Airport Limousine bus company. The buses have select schedules in which they stop at many major hotels all around Tokyo. For the complete list of areas and hotels, go to their website.

The total journey takes about 1 hour to Central Tokyo (Tokyo Station) and about 1 hour and 20 minutes to destinations like Shinjuku and Shibuya.

Each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of luggage which are placed below and can take up their hand-carry bags onboard.

Tickets cost 2,800 yen to 3,100 yen depending on your destination. There are occasional promotions for as low as 1,900 yen as well as discounts for children and seniors over the age of 60. At Narita Airport, proceed to their ticket counter to purchase tickets and head to the designated bus stop.

For purchasing tickets for your Tokyo departure, buy it online or find the orange kiosks at the bus stops (make sure your credit card has a PIN number) where there are frequent bus departures throughout the day. Find the routes, timetables, and exact fares here.

For discounted tickets, purchase your bus ticket vouchers from Klook: Airport Limousine Bus Transfers from/to Narita and Haneda International Airport (Free Wifi Onboard)

Tokyo Shuttle

Best for: Departing Tokyo for Early Morning Flights

For an affordable option to Tokyo Station with frequent late night/early morning buses, the Tokyo Shuttle costs 1,000 yen during the day and 2,000 yen for late night/early morning rides. The first shuttle leaves at 1:30am which makes this bus company the best for early morning departures.

At Narita Airport, purchase tickets at the Keisei Bus Ticket Counter. Between the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM, head directly to the bus terminal. At Terminal 1, the bus is in the South Wing at Bus Stop No. 31. At Terminal 2, the buses are in the North Wing at Bus Stop No. 2 and in the South Wing at Bus Stop No. 19. At Terminal 3, the bus is at Bus Stop No. 1.

The bus arrives and departs across the street from Tokyo Station (next to the Concept LABI Store) at Bus Stop No. 3. During the day, the buses leave every 20 minutes and the journey takes a bit over an hour. Each passenger is allowed one piece of luggage.

Access Narita

Best for: Another affordable option if you need to hop on the first bus to Narita or Tokyo

For another cheap option with access to both Tokyo Station and Ginza, take the Access Narita bus for 1,000 yen or 2,000 yen for late night/early morning buses (with more limited late night/early morning hours compared to the Tokyo Shuttle). The bus ride takes about 65 to 75 minutes and leaves every 15 minutes during peak hours.

At Narita Airport Terminal 1, head to the South Wing Bus Stop No. 31. At Terminal 2, find Bus Stop No. 2 or No. 19. And at Terminal 3, find Bus Stop No. 2.

The bus stops at right at Tokyo Station in the Yaesu South Entrance Bus Platform No. 7. It also stops at Ginza near the KOBAN store and the Sukiyabashi intersection.

Each passenger is permitted one luggage with a maximum weight of 20kg. Oversized baggage, boxes, folding bicycles, skis, snowboards, golf bags, and large musical instruments are not permitted.

Passengers can reserve tickets ahead online or at the bus stop.