★Access Guide★
Narita Airport to Ueno
This article presents easy-to-understand for traveling from Narita Airport to Ueno Station!
You should be able to find the perfect way to get there!
First, let’s understand its position on the map!
Airport to Tokyo Map
Narita Airport is a bit distant from central Tokyo, taking 1 to 2 hours by train or car.
It takes 1h～1h30min to Ueno.
Four-Ways of Access
▼ This is a characteristic of each mode of transportation.
Please choose transportation based on price and destination.
Access comparison
Here’s the summary of actual fares and travel times▼
If you want a direct transfer, I recommend the SKYLINER.
If you’re looking for affordability, the local trains are a good choice!
Next, access methods for each transportation.
①How to get by EXPRESS to Ueno
There are two train lines at the airport: the “Keisei Line” and the “JR Line.”
If you’re going to Ueno Station, it’s recommended to use the “SKYLINER (Keisei)”, which doesn’t require any transfers!
How to get to the Station
Narita Airport has terminals 1 to 3.
The directions to the station floor differ depending on each terminal, so please check which terminal you will arrive at!
★Terminal 1★
★Terminal 2★
★Terminal 3★
*There is no station at Terminal 3, so you will need to take the free shuttle bus (or walk 15 minutes) to Terminal 2!
When you arrive at Terminal 2, please refer to the directions to the 【Terminal 2】 above!
Station floor map
The floors at Narita Airport Station are divided for JR and Keisei Line, with separate ticket machines and gates.
Please purchase a ticket from the railway company you will be using.
★Terminal 1 station floor map★
★Terminal 2 station floor map★
Purchase SKYLINER tickets at “Keisei” ticket vending machines!
Buy a ticket
When you arrive at the station floor, purchase the express ticket.
For Ueno Station, the recommended is “SKYLINER”.
Please refer to the SKYLINER.▼
★Narita Airport Station ⇔ Ueno Station
- Reserved seat fee ￥1300
- ticket fare ￥1270
- Total ￥2570 (approx. $18 )
When you purchase a Express ticket, you automatically pay for two fees: the “reserved seat fee” and the “ticket fare”.
So you don’t need to touch your IC card at the gate.
However, if you want to buy a transportation IC card for traveling within Tokyo or other purposes, it might be a good idea to purchase one in advance!
*Currently, ”Suica” sales are suspended at Narita Airport Station, and only “Welcome Suica” will be sold. The expiration date is only 28 days and the balance is non-refundable.
If you plan to buy a transportation IC card at Narita Airport, PASMO is recommended!
Take the express to Ueno Station
After purchasing your express ticket, take the express at the time you reserved!
Please refer to the SKYLINER.▼
You can get from Narita Airport to Shibuya Station in 48 minutes with no transfers!
If you want to transfer from “Keisei Ueno Station” to “JR Ueno Station”, please move like this▼
If you want to travel quickly without transfer, I recommend using the limited express!
②How to get by TRAIN to Ueno
There are two train lines at the airport: the “Keisei Line” and the “JR Line.”
If you’re going to Ueno Station, it’s recommended to use the JR line!
How to get to the Station
Narita Airport has terminals 1 to 3.
The directions to the station floor differ depending on each terminal, so please check which terminal you will arrive at!
★Terminal 1★
★Terminal 2★
★Terminal 3★
*There is no station at Terminal 3, so you will need to take the free shuttle bus (or walk 15 minutes) to Terminal 2!
When you arrive at Terminal 2, please refer to the directions to the 【Terminal 2】 above!
Station floor map
The floors at Narita Airport Station are divided for JR and Keisei Line, with separate ticket machines and gates.
Please purchase a ticket from the railway company you will be using.
★Terminal 1 station floor map★
★Terminal 2 station floor map★
Please purchase the ticket to Ueno at JR.
Buy a ticket
★Ticket Fare
Narita Airport Sta.⇔ Ueno Sta.
￥1340 (approx. $9)
Purchase a ticket for the above price from a JR ticket vending machine, or charge the above price to your transportation IC card.
If you do not have a IC card, you can purchase from a ticket vending machine.
*Currently, Suica sales are suspended at Narita Airport Station, and only “Welcome Suica” will be sold. The expiration date is only 28 days and the balance is non-refundable.
If you want to buy a transportation IC card at Narita Airport, we recommend PASMO!
Take the train to Ueno Station
Buy a ticket or charge your IC card and take the train!
Please take the train like this▼
- Take the JR Sobu Line Rapid train to Tokyo Station.
- When you arrive at Tokyo Station, transfer to the Yamaonte Line ( at Platforms 4, take a Light green train.)
- Arrived at Ueno Station!
If cheapness is important to you, I recommend using local train!
③How to get by BUS to Ueno
There are no direct buses to Ueno!
If you want to go by bus, you will need to take a bus to Tokyo and transfer to a train.
Bus → train transfer route
There two-bus companies that operate Airport Limousine buses.
The most affordable option is the ”Airport Bus TYO-NRT”！
Narita Airport ⇔ Tokyo Sta.
￥1,300 / Child ￥650
(From 11 PM to 5 AM, there is a late-night/early-morning surcharge of 2600 yen.)
about 70min.
7:30-23:20 (Operates 2 to 3 times per hour.)
Timetable
Details
How to take a bus
As of September 2023, there is only one bus stop, which is Bus Stop No.5, at Terminal 3.
If you arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, please use the free shuttle bus to transfer to Terminal 3.
When you arrive at Terminal 3, please purchase your ticket at the bus ticket counter located in the Arrival Lobby (1F) and take the bus to Tokyo at Bus Stop “No.5”.
★Drop off point★
▼The bus drop-off point is the Tokyo station “Nihonbashi exit”.
Transfer to a train
When you arrive at Tokyo Station, please purchase a ticket and take a train.
To get to Ueno, it’s just 4stops on the JR Yamanote Line.
▼Take Platform 4 Yamanote Line (yellow-green train).
★Arrived at UENO Sta.
Traveling by bus might be a bit difficult!
④How to get by TAXI to Ueno
There is 【fixed-rate taxi】 from NRT to each place of Tokyo. *Advance reservation required
“NRT ⇔ Tokyo” has a fixed rate of ￥20,000, but you need to pay a highway toll in addition to the fixed-rate fare and pickup fee.
The highway toll is not fixed (the specific highway to be used has not been decided), and the actual toll is not known in advance.
It is estimated to be approximately between ￥25,000 and ￥30,000.
A taxi waiting at the airport (Local taxi) also cost about the same price or more.
Affordable Airport Shuttle Taxi!
If you need airport transportation, I recommend airport shuttles taxi.
Because they have a higher passenger capacity and are affordable!
| Airport Shuttle Taxi | Taxi | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| ￥18,000 | ￥25,000～30,000 | |
| 6 persons | 4 persons | |
| ￥3000 ($21) /Per person. | ￥6250～7500 ($45～54) /Per person. |
And you can specify destination as you wish!
If you have a large group and want to travel comfortably, It’s recommended airport shuttle services！
Advance reservations are required for the shuttle vehicle!
Airport Shuttle Taxi ★BOOK
Summary
That’s how to get to from Narita Airport to Ueno.
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I’m also summarizing information about other destinations, so please be sure to refer to that as well▼
