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Step-by-step walking routes between platforms in Japan's busiest stations, with the exact Japanese signs to follow.

Arrivals lobby→Keisei Skyliner

Arrivals to Keisei Skyliner at Narita Airport

How to find the Keisei Skyliner from the arrivals lobby at Narita Airport. Go down to the basement (B1), buy a Skyliner seat at the Keisei counter or machines and use the Keisei gate. Allow about 5–10 minutes.

About 5–10 minwalking time
T1 or T2 arrivalsfrom · 到着ロビー
Keisei gate, B1to · 京成スカイライナー

The Skyliner is Keisei's airport express to Nippori and Ueno. From the arrivals lobby, follow the Railways signs down to the basement level (B1) and look for the Keisei side.

Buy a Skyliner ticket (fare plus reserved seat) at the Keisei counter or ticket machines, then go through the Keisei gate.

Look for these signs
鉄道Railways
京成線Keisei Line
スカイライナーSkyliner
  • Nippori is the best stop for changing to the JR Yamanote Line. Ueno (Keisei Ueno) is a short walk from JR Ueno Station.
  • Keisei runs several kinds of train to Tokyo. Check that the board says Skyliner if you have a Skyliner ticket.

Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.

Which platform?

SkylinerNippori (JR Yamanote Line), Keisei Ueno

Questions

Where is the Skyliner at Narita Airport?

At the Keisei gates on the basement level (B1) of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.

Should I get off the Skyliner at Nippori or Ueno?

Nippori if you are changing to the JR Yamanote Line. Keisei Ueno if you are staying near Ueno Park or changing to the subway there.

Other transfers at Narita Airport

Arrivals lobby→Narita Express (JR) About 5–10 min Ticket gate on route Overview Arrivals lobby→Keisei Access Express About 5–10 min Ticket gate on route Overview

Two stations

Terminal 1 uses Narita Airport Station. Terminals 2 and 3 use Airport Terminal 2 Station; Terminal 3 is a walk of about 10–15 minutes or a free shuttle bus from Terminal 2.

JR or Keisei?

JR and Keisei have separate gates side by side on the basement level (B1). The Narita Express is JR; the Skyliner and Access Express are Keisei.

Reserve the express

Both the Narita Express and the Skyliner are all-reserved trains. Buy your seat at the ticket office or machines before you go through the gate.