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NRT → Tokyo · head to head

Limousine bus to Tokyo StationorNarita Express to Tokyo Station?

The short answer

For one traveler the Limousine bus to Tokyo Station is cheaper by ¥40. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Narita Express to Tokyo Station is quicker: 1 h against 1 h 25. The Limousine bus to Tokyo Station varies between 75 and 100 minutes.

Limousine bus to Tokyo Station: 07:25–20:45. Narita Express to Tokyo Station: 07:37–21:44.

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.
TravelersLimousine bus to Tokyo StationNarita Express to Tokyo StationDifference
1¥3,100¥3,140¥40
2¥6,200¥6,280¥80
3¥9,300¥9,420¥120
4¥12,400¥12,560¥160
5¥15,500¥15,700¥200
6¥18,600¥18,840¥240
7¥21,700¥21,980¥280
8¥24,800¥25,120¥320

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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