When traveling from Shibuya Station to Narita Airport, you have several options like the Narita Express, Keisei Skyliner, or Limousine Bus. However, all of these typically cost around ¥3,000 for a one-way trip. And if you opt for a Green Car on the Narita Express, it can even set you back nearly ¥5,000!
That’s quite expensive, right? You’re probably wondering if there’s a cheaper way. Well, this time, Shibutama is here to show you how to get from Shibuya Station to Narita Airport for just ¥1,510!
There’s a Bus from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport for ¥1,300
After looking into the cheapest ways to get to Narita Airport from central Tokyo, I discovered a route: taking a bus from Tokyo Station.
While there are also buses departing directly from Shibuya, they usually cost around ¥3,000. This is likely because Tokyo Station is the area with the highest demand for travel to Narita Airport.
And getting from Shibuya Station to Tokyo Station by train costs ¥210. So, ¥210 + ¥1,300 = ¥1,510. This is probably the current cheapest price for traveling from Shibuya Station to Narita Airport.
The only drawback is the extra step of going to Tokyo Station, but isn’t the cost saving worth it? You’d save ¥3,000 on a round trip!
Now, let’s look at the specific directions.
How to Get to Narita Airport from Shibuya for ¥1,510
From Shibuya Station, first head towards the JR Yamanote Line.
- From Shibuya Station, take the JR Yamanote Line (inbound for Shinagawa/Tokyo) and get off at Tokyo Station. This is 11 stops and takes about 27 minutes.
- Once you arrive at Tokyo Station, exit from the Yaesu South Exit. After passing through the Yaesu-side ticket gates, turn right.
- Once outside, you’ll see the bus terminal diagonally to your right.
The bus terminal has numbered platforms starting from 1. The Narita Airport buses depart from platforms 7 and 8 at the far end.
Additionally, there’s another article summarizing ways to get from Shibuya Station to Tokyo Station for your reference: >> Shibuya to Tokyo Station: The Fastest Route Might Surprise You!
How to Buy Bus Tickets for Narita Airport
You can purchase bus tickets at the vending machine located near Platform 9 (closer to Tokyo Station).
As of February 2024, advance reservations are not available, so please purchase your ticket on-site. Also, all seats are non-reserved, meaning you might not be able to board if it’s full.
The fare is ¥1,300 for adults and ¥650 for elementary school children.
For preschoolers and infants (under 1 year old), one child per adult rides for free. However, if they occupy a seat, the fare is ¥650.
The bus ride from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport takes about 60-70 minutes. So, from Shibuya Station, the total travel time will likely be around 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes.
That’s how you can get from Shibuya Station to Narita Airport for ¥1,510.
Summary: Cheapest Way to Narita Airport from Shibuya
So, how was it? This is currently the cheapest way to get from Shibuya Station to Narita Airport.
While it involves the extra step of going to Tokyo Station, considering the fare difference, it’s definitely worth it!
Please consider this option next time you head to Narita Airport. That’s all from Shibutama for now!
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