Price Guide · Airport Transfers

Keisei Skyliner Price in 2026

One-way ¥2,570 · Round trip ¥4,930 · Tourist discount available online. Full Skyliner fare breakdown below.

Quick Answer

Skyliner is good value if:

  • ✓ Hotel is near Ueno, Nippori, or Asakusa
  • ✓ Buying round trip (saves ¥210 vs two one-ways)
  • ✓ Using tourist discount e-ticket (10% off)
  • ✓ Travelling without JR Pass — faster than N'EX to Ueno

Consider alternatives if:

  • ✗ You have a JR Pass — N'EX is completely free
  • ✗ Hotel is in Shinjuku / Shibuya — bus is cheaper and more direct
  • ✗ Travelling as a family — savings multiply per person on bus

Verdict: Best value for Ueno-area travelers without JR Pass. Buy round trip online for maximum discount. ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Keisei Skyliner Fare Table 2026

Ticket TypeAdultChild (6–11)
One-way to Nippori (36 min)¥2,470¥1,240
One-way to Ueno (41 min)¥2,570¥1,290
Round trip (Nippori or Ueno)¥4,930¥2,470
Tourist e-ticket one-way (online)~¥2,300 (≈10% off)~¥1,150
Skyliner + Tokyo Subway Ticket combo (24h)¥3,000¥1,500
Skyliner + Tokyo Subway Ticket combo (48h)¥3,400¥1,700
Skyliner + Tokyo Subway Ticket combo (72h)¥3,700¥1,850

Prices verified June 2026. Tourist e-ticket discount requires purchase via official Keisei website or authorized agents. Combo tickets are available at Keisei stations.

Skyliner vs N'EX Price Comparison

TicketKeisei SkylinerN'EX (JR)
To Ueno / Tokyo Station¥2,570 (41 min to Ueno)¥3,070 (53 min to Tokyo Sta)
To Shinjuku (direct)¥2,570 + transfer (~¥380)¥3,250 (80 min, direct)
Round trip¥4,930¥4,070 (special r/t ticket)
With JR PassNot coveredFree
Speed to nearest terminus36 min to Nippori53 min to Tokyo Station
Tourist discountYes (~10%)JR Pass makes it free

Skyliner + Subway Combo Ticket

The Skyliner + Tokyo Subway Ticket combo is one of the best-value deals for first-time visitors. It bundles your Narita airport transfer with 24h, 48h, or 72h of unlimited Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway rides.

Combo · 24h Subway + Skyliner

¥3,000 (vs ¥3,370 if bought separately)

✓ Saves ¥370 — best for 1-night stopover

Skyliner ¥2,570 + Subway 24h ¥800 = ¥3,370. Combo is ¥3,000 — automatic saving.

Combo · 72h Subway + Skyliner

¥3,700 (vs ¥4,070 if bought separately)

✓ Saves ¥370 — best for 3-day Tokyo itinerary

Skyliner ¥2,570 + Subway 72h ¥1,500 = ¥4,070. Combo is ¥3,700.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Keisei Skyliner costs ¥2,570 one-way to Ueno or ¥2,470 to Nippori for adults. A round-trip ticket is ¥4,930. Tourist discount e-tickets purchased online cost approximately 10% less. Children (6–11) pay half price at all fare levels.
For one-way tickets, the Skyliner (¥2,570 to Ueno) is cheaper than N'EX (¥3,070 to Tokyo Station) by ¥500. However, N'EX has a special round-trip ticket for ¥4,070 — ¥860 less than the Skyliner round trip (¥4,930). If you have a JR Pass, N'EX is free, making it dramatically cheaper.
Foreign tourists can purchase discounted Skyliner e-tickets through the official Keisei website (access-narita.com), Klook, KKday, or other authorized travel platforms. Discounts typically run 10% off the station price. The combo ticket (Skyliner + Tokyo Subway Ticket) also saves ¥370 over buying both separately.
The Skyliner runs approximately every 20–40 minutes from Narita Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 stations. First departure is around 7:28am; last around 10:44pm. All seats are reserved — you must buy a specific time slot. During peak periods, earlier pre-booking is recommended.

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Fares are source-checked estimates. Verify current prices at keisei.co.jp or access-narita.com before travel.