Is Narita Express covered by JR Pass?

Is Narita Express covered by JR Pass? Yes. The JR Pass is valid on the JR lines that connects the main airports to the main cities. If you land in Narita Airport, you can take the Narita Express to connect to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro stations.

Can I use Suica on Narita Express?

Easy: Use a prepaid transport card (like a Welcome Suica or Pasmo Passport) instead of a train ticket. From Narita, the card will cover your basic fare on the Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner into town and you can buy a reserved seat/express ticket with cash on the platform.

What Tokyo lines are covered by JR?

Can I use JR Pass on Tokyo trains?

While the metro lines do no accept the JR Pass, other IC Cards, such as the Pasmo and Suica, may be used. These cards give you access to almost any train or bus in Tokyo, and are a perfect complement to the JR Pass.

Is Narita Express part of JR?

Yes. The JR Pass is valid on the JR lines that connects the main airports to the main cities. If you land in Narita Airport, you can take the Narita Express to connect to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro stations.

Which trains are excluded from JR Pass?

The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. (The pass holders must take “HIKARI,” “SAKURA,” “KODAMA,” or “TSUBAME” trains.)

Is Narita Express worth it?

The Narita Express – also known as N'EX – is the most convenient Tokyo city transfer from and to Narita International Airport, which hosts most of the overseas flights to Japan. This limited express train service is fast, reliable and punctual, and you can ride it for free with your Japan Rail Pass.

Do I really need a JR Pass in Japan?

If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.

Does JR Pass cover Tokyo Metro?

While the metro lines do no accept the JR Pass, other IC Cards, such as the Pasmo and Suica, may be used. These cards give you access to almost any train or bus in Tokyo, and are a perfect complement to the JR Pass.

What is the difference between JR pass and Suica card?

No visitor to Tokyo should be without a Suica card and no visitor to Japan should be without a JR Pass. The Suica card is convenient for intercity trains and buses while the JR Pass saves you time and money when traveling through the country. Here are the deets.

Can I use JR Pass from Osaka to Narita Airport?

Your JR Pass can cover your entire journey from Narita Airport to Osaka. From Narita Airport, take the JR Narita Express to Tokyo Station. Trains depart approximately every two minutes.

Should I buy my JR Pass in Japan?

Unless you plan to ride a LOT of JR trains during your trip, you'll almost certainly save money by buying individual train tickets instead a Japan Rail Pass. You can buy shinkansen tickets online (before or after arrival) on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu lines (between Tokyo,Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Hakata).

Is Narita Express covered by JR Tokyo Wide Pass?

The Narita Express and express trains to Nikko / Kinugawa Onsen, which are used cooperatively by the JR East and Tobu Railway, are also covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass. What is this? The JR Tokyo Wide Pass is especially worthwhile if you want to cover longer distances or use special trains.