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Narita Express to Tokyo StationorKiwitaxi transfer to Chuo ward?

The short answer

For one traveler the Narita Express to Tokyo Station is cheaper by ¥15,819. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Narita Express to Tokyo Station is quicker: 1 h against 1 h 35.

Narita Express to Tokyo Station: 07:37–21:44. Kiwitaxi transfer to Chuo ward: hours not recorded.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in JPY. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Kiwitaxi transfer to Chuo ward is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersNarita Express to Tokyo StationKiwitaxi transfer to Chuo wardDifference
1¥3,140about ¥18,959¥15,819
2¥6,280about ¥18,959¥12,679
3¥9,420about ¥18,959¥9,539
4¥12,560about ¥18,959¥6,399
5¥15,700about ¥30,406¥14,706
6¥18,840about ¥30,406¥11,566
7¥21,980about ¥30,406¥8,426
8¥25,120about ¥60,812¥35,692

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
N'EX · JR EastNarita Express to Tokyo Station
From
JR Narita Airport station under Terminal 1, or Airport Terminal 2·3 station
To
Tokyo Station, then on to Shinagawa, Shibuya and Shinjuku
Luggage
Luggage storage areas on board; no reservation needed.
Runs
07:37–21:44
Journey
53–75 min

All seats can be reserved; an unreserved-seat ticket costs the same and lets you take any free seat.

From 6 to 8 November 2026 some Narita Express trains do not run (JR East's notice).

Narita Express to Tokyo Station: price for every party size

See JR East's N'EX tickets

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