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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→Narita Express (JR)

Arrivals to Narita Express at Narita Airport

How to find the Narita Express (N'EX) from the arrivals lobby at Narita Airport. Go down to the basement (B1), buy a reserved seat and use the JR gate. Allow about 5–10 minutes from arrivals.

About 5–10 minwalking time
T1 or T2 arrivalsfrom · 到着ロビー
JR gate, B1to · 成田エクスプレス

The rail stations are on the basement level (B1) under Terminals 1 and 2. From the international arrivals lobby, follow the signs for Railways down to B1. JR and Keisei have separate ticket offices and gates there.

The Narita Express uses the JR side. Buy a reserved seat at the JR ticket office or machines, then go through the JR gate and down to the platform.

Look for these signs
鉄道Railways
JR線JR Lines
成田エクスプレスNarita Express
  • Arriving at Terminal 3? Walk or take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 2 first, then go down to Airport Terminal 2 Station.
  • The Narita Express runs to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yokohama. Trains sometimes split, so check your car number.

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?

Narita ExpressTokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Yokohama

Questions

Where do I catch the Narita Express at Narita Airport?

At the JR gates on the basement level (B1) of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Follow the Railways signs from arrivals.

Do I need a reservation for the Narita Express?

Yes. Every seat is reserved, so get a seat ticket at the JR ticket office or machines before boarding.

Other transfers at Narita Airport

Arrivals lobby→Keisei Skyliner 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.