Narita express or Skyliner / Which is better?
We will thoroughly compare them in terms of stops, cost, time, and convenience.
Each has its own characteristics, so please compare them with your own travel and transportation plans and make your final choice!
Each item has its good and bad points, so I would like to introduce them in detail!
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Narita express or Skyliner – Stops
Below is a list of stations where the Keisei Skyliner and Narita Express stop.
The Narita Express is convenient because it stops at stations in major cities such as Chiba, Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Yokohama!
| Stations where the Keisei Skyliner stops | Narita Express Stations |
|---|---|
| Keisei Ueno Nippori Aoto Shin-Kamagaya Chiba New Town Chuo Inba Nippon Medical School Airport Terminal 2 Narita Airport | Narita Airport (Narita Terminal 1) Airport Terminal 2 Building (Narita Terminals 2 & 3) Narita Sakura Yotsukaido Chiba Tokyo Shinagawa Shibuya Shinjuku Musashikosugi Yokohama Totsuka Ofuna |
Narita express or Skyliner – Cost
Comparing the Keisei Skyliner and Narita Express, the Keisei Skyliner is about ¥300 ~ ¥500 cheaper!
| Segment | Keisei Skyliner | Narita Express |
|---|---|---|
| Narita Airport ~ Ueno | 2,567Yen | Not listed in Transfer Guide |
| Narita Airport ~ Tokyo | Tokyo ¥2,734 | Narita Airport ~ Tokyo ¥3,072 |
| Narita Airport ~ Shinjuku | Tokyo ¥2,775 | Narita Airport ~ Shinjuku ¥2,775 |
| Narita Airport ~ Shibuya | Narita Airport ~ Shinjuku ¥2,775 | 3,248 yen |
Narita express or Skyliner – Time
The following table summarizes the time required for each section between major stations in Tokyo and Narita Airport. The Narita Express, which stops directly at major stations in Tokyo, is easy because there are no transfers, but the Keisei Skyliner requires transfers except at Ueno Station.
However, the Keisei Skyliner may be faster than the Narita Express if you are creative with transfers!
| Section | Keisei Skyliner | Narita Express |
|---|---|---|
| Narita Airport ~ Keisei Ueno | Average 44 minutes | Not an option in the transfer guide |
| Narita Airport ~ Tokyo | Average 55 min (1 transfer) | Average 55 min (no transfers) |
| Narita Airport ~ Shinjuku | Average 67 min (1 transfer) | Average 85 min (no transfers) |
| Narita Airport ~ Shibuya | Average 73 min (1 transfer) | Average 80 min (without transfers) |
Narita express or Skyliner – Convenience
Both the “Skyliner” and “Narita Express” are highly rated for their comfort and foreigner-friendly services, but the Narita Express is considered more convenient because it can be accessed from various areas in the Kanto region.
Both services are equipped with foreign-language LCD screens and power outlets, making them user-friendly for foreign travelers.
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