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Narita Express (N'EX) Price in 2026

One-way from ¥3,070 · Round trip discount ¥4,070 · Free with JR Pass. All N'EX fare options below.

Quick Answer

N'EX is the right choice if:

  • ✓ You have a JR Pass — N'EX is completely free
  • ✓ Buying the ¥4,070 round trip ticket (saves ¥2,070)
  • ✓ Need fixed journey time — no traffic delays ever
  • ✓ Heading to Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Yokohama

Consider alternatives if:

  • ✗ No JR Pass and only going one-way — bus saves ¥1,700+
  • ✗ Hotel is in Ueno / Asakusa — Skyliner is faster and cheaper
  • ✗ Travelling as a large family — bus savings multiply significantly

Verdict: JR Pass holders → always N'EX (free). No pass, one-way → bus is cheaper. No pass, round trip → ¥4,070 ticket is good value. ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

N'EX Fare Table 2026

Route from Narita AirportAdult (one-way)Child (one-way)Journey time
Narita Airport → Tokyo Station¥3,070¥1,53053 min
Narita Airport → Shinjuku¥3,250¥1,63080 min
Narita Airport → Shibuya¥3,250¥1,63086 min
Narita Airport → Ikebukuro¥3,250¥1,63090 min
Narita Airport → Shinagawa¥3,070¥1,53065 min
Narita Airport → Yokohama¥4,370¥2,19090 min

Prices are reserved seat fares (all seats reserved). N'EX fares include the Narita Airport surcharge. Verify at jreast.co.jp before travel.

N'EX Discount Tickets

Ticket TypePrice (Adult)Saving vs one-wayValidity
N'EX Round Trip Discount Ticket (Tokyo / Shinjuku area)¥4,070Save ¥2,070 vs 2× one-way14 days from outbound
JR Pass (7-day) — N'EX included¥50,000 (full pass)Save ¥3,070+ (N'EX free)7 consecutive days
N'EX one-way (no discount)¥3,070–¥4,370—Day of travel only

The ¥4,070 round-trip ticket is available for foreign tourists and applies to routes within the Tokyo metropolitan area. It cannot be used to/from Yokohama.

N'EX vs Alternatives: Price at a Glance

OptionCost to Tokyo StationJourney Time
N'EX (one-way)¥3,07053 min (fixed)
N'EX (round trip discount)¥2,035/way53 min (fixed)
N'EX (JR Pass)Free53 min (fixed)
Airport Limousine Bus¥1,00060–80 min (traffic)
Keisei Skyliner to Ueno¥2,570 (to Ueno, not Tokyo Sta)41 min to Ueno
Keisei Access Express¥1,34059 min

Keisei Access Express (not Skyliner) is the cheapest train option but stops at more stations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The N'EX costs ¥3,070 one-way from Narita to Tokyo Station (53 min), ¥3,250 to Shinjuku or Shibuya (80–86 min), and ¥4,370 to Yokohama (90 min). A special round-trip discount ticket costs ¥4,070 — saving ¥2,070 vs two one-way tickets. JR Pass holders ride free.
Yes. The Narita Express is operated by JR East and is fully covered by the national JR Pass at no extra cost. You do need to reserve a seat (free for JR Pass holders) at a JR ticket office or Green Window. Do not board without a seat reservation — the conductor will charge you the full fare.
Yes, if you are returning to Narita from the same JR zone. The ¥4,070 round-trip ticket saves ¥2,070 versus two one-way tickets (¥6,140 total). It is valid for 14 days from the outbound journey. Available at JR East ticket offices and via JR East's overseas advance booking system.
N'EX runs approximately every 30–60 minutes from Narita Airport Terminals 1 and 2. First departure from Narita is around 7:44am; last around 9:44pm. All seats are reserved — book in advance during peak travel seasons (Golden Week, summer, December holidays).

Related Comparisons

N'EX vs Keisei Skyliner Head-to-head comparison of the two main Narita train options by destination and cost. Compare → N'EX vs Airport Bus When the ¥1,000 Limousine Bus beats a ¥3,070 N'EX ticket. Compare → JR Pass Worth It Calculator If N'EX free with JR Pass is the deciding factor, check if the ¥50,000 pass pays off overall. Calculate → Keisei Skyliner Price Guide Compare all Skyliner fares including the tourist discount and combo subway ticket. See prices →

Fares are source-checked estimates. Verify at jreast.co.jp before travel.