Tokyo Disneyland From Tokyo: Keiyo Line, Buses and Airports
The resort itself wants you on a train or a bus. The Tokyo Disney Resort official Getting Here page asks guests to use public transportation. It names heavy traffic in the parking areas and on the roads around the resort. For most visitors staying in central Tokyo, that means one train ride.
Tokyo Disneyland is the park closest to the station. Tokyo DisneySea is one monorail ride further on. If you have not picked a park yet, our Tokyo Disney Resort guide compares the two, and this page sticks to getting there.
The chart below follows the train route from Tokyo Station to both gates, with the walking time at each step.
Every time in this article is an estimate. The resort says its travel times are for reference only and do not include the time you spend changing trains. Times also shift with the hour of the day, the train service and road traffic.
Maihama Station on the JR Keiyo Line
Maihama Station is the stop for Tokyo Disney Resort. The Tokyo Disney Resort official By Train page tells guests to get off at Maihama on the JR Keiyo Line or the JR Musashino Line. From Tokyo Station it lists about 20 minutes by train with no transfer.
JR East’s own transfer guide gives the same figure: about 20 minutes on a single Keiyo Line train. The catch is the platform. At Tokyo Station, the Keiyo Line platforms are far from the other JR lines. JR East says the walk from the conventional lines or the Shinkansen to the Keiyo Line takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
So if you arrive at Tokyo Station on a Shinkansen or the Yamanote Line, add that walk to your plan. Follow the signs for 京葉線 (Keiyō-sen, Keiyo Line). The station you want is 舞浜 (Maihama).
The photo above shows the Keiyo Line platforms at Tokyo Station. Check the train before you step on. Some limited express trains on the Keiyo Line, such as the Wakashio, do not stop at Maihama. If the train board shows a limited express, wait for the next train that lists Maihama as a stop.
You can pay the fare with an IC card. JR East ticket gates and machines accept Suica and the other nationwide cards. Our Suica page covers where to buy one and how to top it up. The guide to IC cards in Tokyo lists the 10 cards that work in the PASMO and Suica areas.
Maihama Station to the park gates
Tokyo Disneyland is a short walk. The resort puts it at about five minutes from JR Maihama Station, so you do not need the monorail for it.
Tokyo DisneySea takes one more step, in three parts. First walk about 2 minutes from JR Maihama Station to Resort Gateway Station. Then ride the Disney Resort Line about 9 minutes and walk about 1 minute from Tokyo DisneySea Station to the park.
Leave JR Maihama Station by the South Exit, turn left and keep walking until you reach Resort Gateway Station. Tokyo DisneySea Station sits in front of the DisneySea main entrance, so the last walk is short.
Add the three parts up and you get about 12 minutes from the Maihama gates to the DisneySea entrance. Then add the wait for a monorail.
This photo was taken inside JR Maihama Station. Next to the station is the Tokyo Disney Resort Welcome Center, which has a Hotel Service Counter on the station level. Guests of the Official Hotels who come by train can hand their bags to that counter and have them sent on to the hotel.
Once you are inside, our guides to Tokyo Disneyland attractions and the Tokyo DisneySea guide cover tickets, hours and rides.
Disney Resort Line: stations, fares and Day Passes
The Disney Resort Line is a monorail that circles Tokyo Disney Resort. It links JR Maihama Station with the main places inside the resort. The Tokyo Disney Resort official Disney Resort Line page says the monorail loops its four stations in about 13 minutes.
Trains run from 6:03 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The first and the last train of the day both leave from Resort Gateway Station.
| Place | Disney Resort Line |
|---|---|
| Price | Single ticket: adults (12+) 300 yen, children (11 and under) 150 yen. 1-Day Pass: 700 yen / 350 yen |
| Hours | 6:03 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. First and last trains leave from Resort Gateway Station |
| Access | Resort Gateway Station: turn left from the South Exit of JR Maihama Station, about 2 min on foot |
| Official site | Tokyo Disney Resort official Disney Resort Line page |
The four stations, in the order the monorail reaches them:
- Resort Gateway Station: the closest station to JR Maihama Station.
- Tokyo Disneyland Station: in front of the Tokyo Disneyland Main Entrance, and the closest stop for Tokyo Disneyland Hotel.
- Bayside Station: the closest stop for Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel and the Official Hotels.
- Tokyo DisneySea Station: in front of the Tokyo DisneySea Main Entrance, and the closest stop for Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta.
A single ticket costs 300 yen for adults aged 12 and over and 150 yen for children aged 11 and under. It is good for up to one full loop on the day you buy it, and it stops working once you exit a station. Day Passes give unlimited rides for a set number of days from the date of purchase.
| Ticket | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | 300 yen | 150 yen |
| 1-Day Pass | 700 yen | 350 yen |
| 2-Day Pass | 900 yen | 450 yen |
| 3-Day Pass | 1,200 yen | 600 yen |
| 4-Day Pass | 1,500 yen | 750 yen |
The table shows that a 1-Day Pass costs 700 yen, the price of a little over two single rides. If you stay at an Official Hotel and ride to both parks, the pass pays off quickly. If you only go from Maihama to DisneySea and back, two single tickets cost 600 yen.
Small children ride free. Up to two children under age 6 ride free with each paying adult, and infants under age 1 are always free.
You can also skip the ticket. The monorail accepts 10 IC cards: Kitaca, PASMO, Suica, manaca, TOICA, PiTaPa, ICOCA, HAYAKAKEN, nimoca and SUGOCA. Tickets and Day Passes are sold at the ticket machines inside each station. If you want to pay by credit card, go to the ticket center at Resort Gateway Station.
The photo shows one of the monorail trains. Dangerous items, and items that could harm other guests, are not allowed in the stations or on the trains.
Tokyo to Disneyland by bus: Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Yokohama
Direct buses run to the parks from several parts of Tokyo. They suit you if you stay near a big bus terminal or want a seat for the whole ride. The resort’s bus page lists these travel times.
- Shinjuku: about 50 to 60 minutes.
- Ikebukuro: about 55 to 65 minutes.
- Akihabara: about 50 to 60 minutes.
- Tokyo: about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Tokyo Skytree Town: about 45 to 55 minutes.
- Kinshicho: about 35 to 45 minutes.
- Yokohama: about 50 to 60 minutes.
The lookup chart below sums up the choice. From Tokyo Station, the train is faster: about 20 minutes on the Keiyo Line against about 30 to 40 minutes by bus. From Shinjuku, Ikebukuro or Yokohama, the bus skips the change at Tokyo Station. It also skips the long walk to the Keiyo Line platform.
Buses stop at four terminals inside the resort. For Tokyo Disneyland they use Tokyo Disneyland Bus Terminal East or West. For Tokyo DisneySea they use Tokyo DisneySea Bus Terminal North or South. Check which one your bus uses when you book.
Road traffic decides how long a bus takes. The resort warns that travel times change with the time of day and road conditions, and that the roads around the resort are busy. If you must be at the gate at opening, the train is easier to predict.
From Haneda and Narita airports
The Airport Limousine bus is the simplest way from the airport to the parks. It runs from both airports to Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea and the hotels around them, with no change.
The Airport Limousine Haneda to Tokyo Disney Resort timetable lists an adult fare of 1,300 yen and a child fare of 650 yen. The Airport Limousine Narita to Tokyo Disney Resort timetable lists 2,900 yen for adults and 1,450 yen for children. You can check both timetables from today up to two months ahead.
| Route | Time | Adult fare | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haneda, Airport Limousine bus | About 55-60 min (first bus 40 min) | 1,300 yen | None |
| Haneda, Keikyu Line and JR | About 50 min (59 min in our data) | 880 yen | Two |
| Narita, Airport Limousine bus | About 65-90 min (first bus 56 min) | 2,900 yen | None |
| Narita, train | About 80 min | Check the rail fare | One |
The first Haneda bus on the timetable leaves Terminal 3 at 7:35, Terminal 2 at 7:45 and Terminal 1 at 7:50. It reaches Tokyo Disneyland at 8:15. The latest bus listed leaves Haneda at 20:30. From Narita, the first bus leaves Terminal 3 at 7:50, Terminal 2 at 7:55 and Terminal 1 at 8:00, and reaches Tokyo Disneyland at 8:56.
Plan on more time than those early runs. The resort’s bus page gives about 55 to 60 minutes from Haneda. From Narita it gives about 65 to 90 minutes.
Our route pages list the bus stops. At Haneda, board at stop 5 at Terminal 3, stop 6 at Terminal 2 and stop 5 at Terminal 1. At Narita, board at stop 10 at Terminal 1, stop 17 at Terminal 2 and stop 9 at Terminal 3. The full times are on Haneda Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort and Narita Airport to Tokyo Disney Resort.
The checklist below covers the four things to sort out before you board. You can book a seat in advance through the Airport Limousine Bus Reservation and Information Center on 03-3665-7220, open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Airport Limousine bus page explains how the buses work across Tokyo.
If you use a folding wheelchair, you can leave it in the luggage hold and ride a regular bus. The buses are not low-floor buses, and motorized wheelchairs may not be accepted, so ask before you travel.
The train is cheaper but slower. The resort lists about 50 minutes from Haneda to Maihama with two transfers, and about 80 minutes from Narita with one transfer. Our route data for Haneda uses the Keikyu Line and JR, at 59 minutes and 880 yen.
You can also split the trip at Tokyo Station. From Haneda, the Keikyu Line and JR reach Tokyo Station in about 33 minutes for 540 yen (see Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station). From Narita, the Narita Express takes 53 minutes for 3,140 yen, as listed on Narita Airport to Tokyo Station. Then add the platform walk and the 20 minutes on the Keiyo Line.
For more on each airport, see our Haneda Airport and Narita Airport pages, and the guide to getting from Narita and Haneda into Tokyo.
Getting to Disney Hotels and Official Hotels
Where you sleep changes the last part of the trip. Start with one rule from the resort: there is no shuttle bus from JR Maihama Station to the Disney hotels. There is also no free shuttle from Haneda or Narita to the Disney hotels. The resort points guests to the Airport Limousine bus instead.
Most Disney hotels sit next to a monorail station. The Tokyo Disney Resort official Disney Hotels page lists six of them. Tokyo Disneyland Hotel is closest to Tokyo Disneyland Station. Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta is closest to Tokyo DisneySea Station. Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel and Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story Hotel are closest to Bayside Station.
Two Disney hotels run their own buses instead. Guests at Disney Ambassador Hotel get a free shuttle bus to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel runs a free shuttle bus to each park, and the ride takes about 20 minutes. Disney hotel guests do not get free Disney Resort Line passes.
The Tokyo Disney Resort official Other Hotels page sorts the affiliated hotels into three groups. Each group reaches the parks in a different way.
| Hotel group | Where | How you reach the parks |
|---|---|---|
| Official Hotels (six) | Inside the resort | Free Disney Resort Cruiser to Bayside Station |
| Partner Hotels (four) | Shin-Urayasu | Free direct bus, about 15 minutes, no booking |
| Good Neighbor Hotels | Shinjuku, Koto/Sumida, Daiba/Ariake, Chiba/Makuhari | Free bus to the parks, seats must be reserved |
The six Official Hotels are Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama, MAIHAMA VIEW HOTEL, Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay, Hilton Tokyo Bay, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel and Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort. Each one has a free shuttle, the Disney Resort Cruiser, to Bayside Station on the monorail.
The bus in this photo is the Disney Resort Cruiser. From Bayside Station you ride the monorail on to either park.
The four Partner Hotels are Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay, Mitsui Garden Hotel Prana Tokyo Bay, Urayasu Brighton Hotel Tokyo Bay and Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay. Their free buses go straight to the bus terminals at both parks, and you do not need to reserve a seat. Partner Hotel guests can also send bags to the hotel from the Bon Voyage shop for 800 yen per item, from opening until 3 p.m.
Good Neighbor Hotels are further out, including Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo and Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. Their free buses also run to the park bus terminals, but you must reserve a seat. Most hotels take bookings at the reception or bell desk when you arrive, and seats close once the bus is full.
One detail for airport arrivals: the Haneda limousine bus stops at several Disney hotels and Official Hotels. Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is not on that route.
Tokyo to Disneyland by car: driving and parking
You can drive, but the resort prefers public transport. If you come by car, the Getting Here page leads to the parking rules. From Tokyo, leave the expressway at the Kasai exit. From Chiba, use the Urayasu exit.
You pay for parking in advance, when you enter. A passenger car under 5 meters costs 4,000 yen, a bus costs 6,000 yen and a motorcycle costs 1,000 yen. Motorcycles, including motorized bicycles, must use the paid Guest Parking.
The Tokyo Disneyland parking opens before the park opens and closes 1 hour after the park closes. You can enter until 30 minutes after closing. The parking structure has a height limit of 2.2 meters. With your parking pass, you can leave and come back on the same day.
The car park takes cash, gift cards, credit cards, electronic money issued in Japan, debit cards and branded prepaid cards. Some MasterCard cards issued outside Japan may not be accepted, so carry cash as a backup. When the parks close, leaving the parking areas can take a long time because of the traffic.
Disney hotel guests may use the hotel parking from 12:00 midnight on the day of check-in. For everyone else, the resort’s advice stays the same: come by train or bus.
How people in Japan get to the parks
In October 2026 we ran an online survey of people living in Japan who have been to Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea. 123 people answered; after removing answers that clearly contradicted themselves, 100 remained. The numbers below are shares of those respondents, not of all visitors. See the full survey results and how we asked.
How respondents got to the parks on their most recent visit (more than one answer allowed): 56.0% (56 of 100) took the JR train to Maihama Station, 28.0% (28 of 100) drove their own car, 27.0% (27 of 100) rode the Disney Resort Line and 19.0% (19 of 100) took a hotel shuttle bus. Among the things they would tell a first-time visitor, 30.0% (30 of 100) said the station gets crowded if you stay until closing.
“If you want to enjoy the mood even before you go in, ride the monorail.”
— Woman in her 20s, Kinki (Osaka and Kyoto area). Original Japanese (excerpt): 「入る前から雰囲気を楽しむなら、モノレールに乗ってみてください。」
FAQ
How long does it take from Tokyo Station to Tokyo Disneyland?
About 20 minutes on the JR Keiyo Line to Maihama Station with no change, then about a five-minute walk to the gate. At Tokyo Station, allow another 10 to 15 minutes to walk to the Keiyo Line platform from the other JR lines. A direct bus from Tokyo takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
Which exit at Maihama Station goes to Tokyo DisneySea?
Use the South Exit and turn left. Keep walking for about 2 minutes to Resort Gateway Station. Ride the Disney Resort Line about 9 minutes to Tokyo DisneySea Station, which stands in front of the park entrance.
Can I use Suica on the Disney Resort Line?
Yes. The monorail accepts Suica, PASMO and eight other IC cards, including ICOCA, TOICA and SUGOCA. Without a card, a single ticket costs 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for children. A 1-Day Pass costs 700 yen for adults.
Can I bring a suitcase to Tokyo Disneyland?
The easiest plan is to drop it at your hotel before you go to the gate. The Airport Limousine bus stops at the Disney hotels and Official Hotels, so you can check in first. Official Hotel guests arriving by train can send bags from the Hotel Service Counter at the Welcome Center next to JR Maihama Station. Partner Hotel guests can send them from Bon Voyage for 800 yen per item until 3 p.m.
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