1,300–3,600 yen gets you from NRT to central Tokyo
Airport Bus TYO-NRT is a highway bus linking Narita International Airport (NRT) with key spots in central Tokyo, including Tokyo Station, Ginza Station, and Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT). Fares usually run around 1,300–3,600 yen depending on destination, time, and promotions. Buses pick up outside all three terminals (T1, T2, T3), so you don’t have to transfer between terminals to catch one.
Where it stops and how long it takes
From Narita T1, T2, and T3, Airport Bus TYO-NRT runs into central Tokyo in about 60–90 minutes depending on traffic on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. Major stops include Tokyo Station (Yaesu side), Ginza Station area, and TCAT in Hakozaki. Some services also run to hotels and office areas, but the core runs focus on the big hubs around Tokyo Station and Ginza.
Tickets, fares, and reservations
Standard one-way fares typically start around 1,300 yen from Narita to Tokyo Station, with higher fares up to roughly 3,600 yen for certain routes or peak times. You can buy tickets at counters and machines in T1, T2, and T3 arrival lobbies or pay by IC card like Suica or Pasmo at some stops. Online reservations are available for many departures, and they help on busy days like Golden Week or New Year’s when buses fill up.
Onboard setup and luggage
Each bus has an underfloor luggage bay where staff load your checked bags before departure from T1, T2, or T3. Seats are assigned on most services and laid out in rows of 2–2 across, with air conditioning and individual seat belts at every seat. Many coaches offer onboard Wi‑Fi and power outlets, but not every vehicle has both, so don’t count on charging your phone for a last‑minute 90‑minute ride.
How to ride it step by step
- 1. After landing in T1, T2, or T3, clear immigration and customs, then follow signs for "Bus" in the arrivals area.
- 2. Go to the Airport Bus TYO-NRT counter or ticket machine and buy a ticket to Tokyo Station, Ginza, or TCAT; expect 1,300–3,600 yen depending on route.
- 3. Check your printed ticket or receipt for the stop number outside your terminal (for example, a specific bus stop at T1) and departure time.
- 4. Head to the marked bus stop 10–15 minutes before departure so staff can tag and load your luggage in the underfloor bay.
- 5. Board when called, find your assigned seat number if listed, and keep your ticket handy for the attendant during the 60–90 minute ride into Tokyo.
- 6. At Tokyo Station, Ginza, or TCAT, wait until luggage is unloaded, match your baggage tag to your suitcase, and then connect to trains, subways, or taxis from there.
One last tip
For late-night arrivals after 22:00, check the same-day timetable at Narita or online because Airport Bus TYO-NRT runs fewer departures after roughly 23:00 from T1, T2, and T3.