Where do I catch the Narita Express?


Where do I catch the Narita Express? Going to Narita, trains begin from or stop at only a handful of stations including Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Yokohama and Tokyo Station (where N'EX trains are split or combined) before arriving at Terminal 1 Station or Terminal 2 & 3 Station.


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 happens if I miss my Narita Express train?

For limited express reserved seat tickets, even when you miss the train, you will be entitled to be seated in an non-reserved seat in an Ordinary car on a later train on the same day. However, if you use a reserved seat, you will be required to pay the full amount of the Limited Express reserved seat charge.


Can I change the seat in train after booking?

You may change your assigned seat at any time after your booking is complete using interactive seat maps on the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to change your seat.


Where can I exchange my JR Pass at Narita Airport?

Once you arrive at the station floor of Narita Airport, look for the JR East Travel Service center. This is the point of exchange for the JR Pass. You'll need both your passport and exchange voucher in order to activate the JR Pass, be sure to keep them ready. The JR Pass can be exchanged between 6:30 and 21:45.


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.


Is Skyliner same as Narita Express?

Both operate local, semi-express and limited express lines. The Kesiei Skyliner and JR East's Narita Express, the two fastest options, run in fierce competition against each other. The Narita Express runs to Tokyo Station via the Narita and Sobu Lines, and takes 50 minutes to an hour.