Narita Airport, the entrance to Japan, is located about 60 km away in a straight line from Tokyo Station, so you will need to use some kind of transportation, such as trains, buses, and taxis, if you are heading toward Tokyo.

In this article, we would like to introduce the low-cost buses (or “LCBs”) bound for Tokyo Station (some LCBs are bound for Ginza and other destinations other than Tokyo Station). They let you travel with lower prices and less hassle than other types of transportation such as airport shuttles. First, let’s look at the bus fare and approximate travel time.

Normal fare to Tokyo Station *The fare is doubled for late-night and early-morning buses. Adults：¥1,500 (incl. tax) Elementary schoolers (Children’s fare)：¥750 (incl. tax) Preschoolers & infants (under 1 year old) ：Free for one child per adult

Approximate travel time to Tokyo Station (*It may vary depending on the traffic.)

Now, let’s talk about the things you need to be careful of when using LCBs. LCBs mainly go to Tokyo Station, but some of them also go to Ginza or Shinonome after stopping at Tokyo Station, so make sure to tell the staff your destination when purchasing a ticket and when handing over your baggage to the staff before boarding a bus. Tickets can be purchased at the counter with the green “LCB” sign. As for the payment, you can rest easy because you can pay by cash as well as by various types of cashless payment methods. If you would like to go to other distant destinations other than Tokyo Station, you can purchase tickets either at the yellow ticket counter or at machines with the “NARITA AIRPORT BUSES” sign.

Next, we would like to guide you through the process from purchasing a ticket to getting to the bus stop where you board. Narita Airport has three terminals. The process up to the boarding of a bus is basically the same in any terminal, but the ticket counter, the exit that leads to the bus stop, and the bus stop number differs by terminal. We are going to explain one by one using pictures, so try to create in your mind an image of you at the airport following these steps. Note that your arrival terminal varies by the airline you are flying with, so don’t forget to check your terminal in advance.

Terminal 1 Terminal 1 is the largest terminal at Narita Airport. Its international arrival lobby is on the first floor, and the lobby is divided into two areas called North Wing and South Wing. Let’s look at each route to get to the bus stop from these two areas. [North Wing Ticket Counter in Terminal 1]

As you come out to the international arrival lobby of North Wing in Terminal 1, you will see a ticket counter with a sign that says “Low Cost Bus Tickets.”

[South Wing Ticket Counter in Terminal 1] Now, here is how you get to the bus stop from the international arrival lobby of South Wing in Terminal 1.

This is the international arrival lobby of South Wing in Terminal 1. You can see a bus ticket counter on the left-hand side. The LCB counter is right next to it on the left.

Purchase your LCB ticket at the green counter.

[Getting to the bus stop at Terminal 1 after purchasing your ticket] After purchasing your bus ticket, let’s head to the bus stop. The closest exit to the bus stop is Exit "South S1".

Go out from the South S1 exit and go left.

You will see bus stop No. 7 that is used for LCBs right away.

Look for the signage with a poster that says “TYO-NRT.”

Terminal 2 Now, here is how you take LCBs at Terminal 2. The arrival lobby is on the first floor. Although the lobby is divided into two areas, A and B, both of them have an LCB ticket counter. The best way is to purchase your ticket in the lobby at which you arrive, but note that only one of them is open depending on the time of the day. [Ticket Counter in Terminal 2]

This is the picture of the view when you come out to the international arrival lobby of Terminal 2. The LCB ticket counter is in the back.

[Getting to the bus stop at Terminal 2 after purchasing your ticket] After purchasing your ticket, let’s head to the bus stop on the same floor before your departure time. Go out from the “North N1” exit and go right. You will see bus stop No. 6 that is used for LCBs.

The nearest exit is the North 2 exit in arrival lobby B.

Bus stop No. 6

Terminal 3 Lastly, let’s look at how to get to the bus stop from the international arrival lobby of Terminal 3.

[Ticket counter in Terminal 3]

When you arrive at the lobby, go straight and turn left.

You will see the bus ticket counter on the right-hand side right away.

The line on the right is for the LCB ticket counter.

[Getting to the bus stop at Terminal 3 after purchasing your ticket] Go out from the “North 2” exit located on the opposite side from the ticket counter, go right, and you will see the bus stop in no time. At Terminal 3, LCBs arrive at and depart from bus stop No. 5.

Board your bus at bus stop No. 5.

During the ride to your destination, spend your time however you like—you might want to take a rest to recover from a long flight or you might want to enjoy the view outside the window. We hope that this article will help you understand how to take the LCBs that take you from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station. Let’s master the best way of getting to the bus stop from the ticket counter so that you can enjoy your Japan trip comfortably and efficiently.

(Information as of July 2024)

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