Narita Express (N'EX): fares, tickets, stops and the round-trip ticket for visitors

The Narita Express, written N'EX, is JR East's limited express from Narita Airport to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yokohama without a change of train. JR East gives 53 minutes to Tokyo Station on the fastest train. A one-way ordinary seat to Tokyo costs 3,140 yen, and visitors can buy a round trip for 5,200 yen.

Updated October 1, 2026

53 minNarita Airport to Tokyo Station, fastest train

3,140 yenone way to Tokyo Station, ordinary car

5,200 yenround trip for visitors, valid 14 days

All seats reserved or unreserved ticketVisitor round trip

Where the Narita Express stops

To Tokyo: 53min
Tokyo fare: 3,140yen
Shinjuku fare: 3,330yen
Round trip: 5,200yen

At the airport: Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station and Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
Toward Shinjuku: Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku
Toward Ofuna: Tokyo, Shinagawa, Yokohama, Ofuna
Some trains: also stop at Narita, Sakura, Yotsukaido and Chiba
Fastest run: 53 minutes from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station, no transfers

Terminal 1 is a 5-minute walk from Narita Airport Station. Terminals 2 and 3 are a 5-minute and a 10-minute walk from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station.

Narita Express fares

The same price throughout the year. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half for the ordinary car.

Narita Express one-way fares from the Narita Airport stations, basic fare plus limited express charge
Station	Ordinary Car	Green Car (first class)	Ordinary round trip
Tokyo	3,140yen	3,910yen	6,280yen
Shinagawa	3,330yen	4,100yen	6,660yen
Shibuya	3,330yen	4,100yen	6,660yen
Shinjuku	3,330yen	4,100yen	6,660yen
Yokohama	4,480yen	6,750yen	8,960yen
Ofuna	4,810yen	7,080yen	9,620yen

A limited express unreserved seat ticket costs the same as a reserved seat ticket. With it you take any vacant seat.

N'EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket

The discount that matters for most visitors.

Adult, round trip: 5,200yen
Child aged 6 to 11: 2,600yen
Valid for: 14days

Who can buy it: Holders of a non-Japanese passport. You show the passport when you pick the ticket up.
What it covers: One ride from Narita Airport into the Tokyo area, and one ride back to Narita Airport, within 14 days. The two rides do not have to use the same station.
Direction: The first ride is from Narita Airport toward Tokyo. Starting in Tokyo and returning from the airport is not allowed.
Changing trains: After the Narita Express you can change to other JR trains inside the covered area at no extra cost, as long as you stay inside the ticket gates.
Where to pick it up: Only at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station and Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station.
Counters and hours: JR EAST Travel Service Center 8:30–19:00 at Terminal 1 and 8:30–20:00 at Terminal 2·3. Ticket machines with passport readers and JR Ticket Offices 6:30–21:45 at both.
Compared with ordinary fares: An ordinary round trip costs 6,280 yen to Tokyo, 6,660 yen to Shinagawa, Shibuya or Shinjuku, and 8,960 yen to Yokohama.

How to buy a ticket and reserve a seat

Online from overseas through JR-EAST Train Reservation, where you also check train times.
At a JR EAST Travel Service Center or a JR Ticket Office (Midori-no-Madoguchi), up to one month before the day you ride.
At a reserved seat ticket vending machine, which works in English, Chinese and Korean and takes 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen notes and credit cards.
With a Suica or another IC card for the basic fare, plus a limited express ticket.
With a pass: the JR EAST PASS and the JR TOKYO Wide Pass can be used together with a reserved seat ticket.

If you miss the train you reservedIf you miss your reserved train, you can take a later train on the same day without changing your ticket. However, you will not have an assigned seat.JR East — N'EX FAQ

Luggage and seats

Large luggage: A storage area near the doors with dial locks. No reservation is needed and it is first come, first served.
Ordinary Car: Reclining seats with a large table and a power outlet. Seat pitch 1,020 mm.
Green Car: Leather seats with footrests, a movable table and a power outlet. Seat pitch 1,160 mm.
Information: Screens show destinations, service status and flight information in four languages.

Narita Express routes on this site

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Narita Express from Narita Airport to Tokyo?

3,140 yen one way in the ordinary car and 3,910 yen in the Green Car. To Shinagawa, Shibuya or Shinjuku it is 3,330 yen.

How long does the Narita Express take to Tokyo Station?

53 minutes on the fastest train, with no transfers.

Is there a discount on the Narita Express for tourists?

Yes. The N'EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket costs 5,200 yen for adults and 2,600 yen for children, is valid for 14 days, and is sold to holders of a non-Japanese passport.

Do I need to reserve a seat on the Narita Express?

Reserved seat tickets are sold up to one month ahead. An unreserved seat ticket costs the same, and with it you take any vacant seat.

Can I use Suica on the Narita Express?

Yes for the basic fare. You also need a limited express ticket.