Standard one-way ticketOne ordinary-car airport journey
Tokyo ¥3,140Shinagawa · Shibuya · Shinjuku ¥3,330Yokohama ¥4,480 · Ōfuna ¥4,810
Buy the basic fare and Narita Express limited-express ticket for your destination.
Narita Airport · N’EX price
How much is the Narita Express in 2026?
Short answer
The Narita Express costs ¥3,140 one way to Tokyo Station and ¥3,330 to Shinagawa, Shibuya or Shinjuku (ordinary reserved, adult, same price all year). Eligible visitors can buy the N'EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket for ¥5,200, cheaper than ¥6,280 for two Tokyo tickets.
Checked October 13, 2026 (2026-10-14). One adult, regular season. See 2026 price changes.¥3,140 one way to Tokyo Station, or ¥3,330 to Shinagawa, Shibuya or Shinjuku, in an ordinary car.
The fare rises with your destination. Travel beyond the N’EX stop costs extra, and the ¥5,200 round-trip ticket has separate eligibility rules.
Choose by trip
Choose your N’EX ticket
N’EX TOKYO Round Trip TicketOne return within 14 days
¥5,200 adult
¥2,600 child
¥2,600 child
For customers with a non-Japanese passport. It covers an ordinary-car reserved-seat round trip between Narita Airport and the Tokyo-area stations covered by this ticket.
Already have a valid Japan Rail Pass?Already covered in ordinary class
No extra fare for covered travel
Use the pass with a reserved-seat ticket. Green Car needs the matching pass class or an extra payment.
Using Suica or PASMO? It pays only the basic fare. Add a Narita Express limited-express ticket or eligible Express Train e-ticket.
Want a specific seat? Reserve one before boarding; a seat-unassigned ticket costs the same but does not hold a seat.
Check Express Train e-ticket rules · Official site →Prices and conditions last verified 14 October 2026.
Direct destination
Where does N’EX go without a transfer?
Tokyo and ShinagawaDirect, with onward JR connections.
Shibuya and ShinjukuDirect on trains that stop there; check your train.
Yokohama and Ōfuna directionSome trains continue through Musashi-Kosugi, Yokohama, Totsuka and Ōfuna.
Official next step
Check current fares or book with JR East
Quick checks
Check child fares, JR Pass use and ticket pickup
Yes, an IC card can cover the basic fare, but tapping Suica or PASMO alone is not enough. You still need a Narita Express limited-express ticket—either a paper ticket or an eligible Express Train e-ticket—and reserve a seat if you want a specific one.
JR East requires tickets from age 6. Children aged 6 to 11 use child fares, while travelers aged 12 and over pay the adult fare. A child under 6 also needs a ticket or pass to use a reserved seat. The N’EX TOKYO Round Trip Ticket is ¥2,600 for an eligible child.
A valid nationwide Japan Rail Pass covers JR limited express travel in the pass class, including ordinary-car Narita Express travel. Reserve a seat before boarding when possible; seat reservations do not add a charge for a covered ordinary-car journey.
JR East says a round-trip ticket reserved online can be picked up only at Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station or Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station. It cannot be picked up at another station, so check the pickup instructions before paying.
FAQ
Quick answers
How much is the Narita Express to Shinjuku?
¥3,330 one way for an adult ordinary reserved seat (JR East official, updated March 14, 2026).
Is the N'EX round trip ticket worth it?
Yes if you return within 14 days: ¥5,200 versus ¥6,280 (Tokyo) or ¥6,660 (Shinjuku) for two one-way tickets.
Did the Narita Express price go up in 2026?
Yes. JR East revised fares on March 14, 2026; Narita Airport–Tokyo is now ¥3,140.