Narita 1,500 Yen Bus to Tokyo Station: Timetable & Stops
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The Narita Airport 1,500 yen bus (AIRPORT BUS TYO-NRT) is a low-cost bus (LCB) that currently takes you to Tokyo Station and Ginza Station with no advance booking. An adult one-way ticket is 1,500 yen, and the fastest trip from Terminal 1 to Tokyo Station is about 68 minutes on the official timetable. At the airport, except for the last late-night bus, you first buy a timed ticket at the LCB ticket counter inside the terminal.
What Is the Narita Airport 1,500 Yen Bus?
Its official name is Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita (エアポートバス東京・成田). It's a low-cost bus (LCB) formed by merging the former THE Access Narita and Tokyo Shuttle.
It links Narita Airport with Tokyo Station, Ginza Station and AEON Shinonome, and is run jointly by the Keisei Bus group, JR Bus Kanto and the BE-TRANSSE group.
Advance booking isn't currently available. Buses run seated-capacity only, so if one is full you take the next.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fare | Adults 1,500 yen / elementary school children 750 yen |
| Late-night and early-morning fare (boarding 23:00-4:59) | Adults 3,000 yen / elementary school children 1,500 yen |
| Booking | No advance booking at present / seated capacity only |
| Stops | Tokyo Station, Ginza Station, AEON Shinonome |
| Payment | Cash, Suica/PASMO, credit card |
※ Accepted payment methods differ by boarding location and by bus.
📌 Bus colors and designs can differ.
Several bus companies run the service. The 1,500 yen bus can look different in color and design depending on the operator. Go by the bus stop number and the destination sign, not the color.
How to Ride the 1,500 Yen Bus from Narita Airport
At Narita Airport, except for the last late-night bus, you don't go straight to the bus stop. First buy a timed ticket at the LCB ticket counter inside the terminal.
① Find the LCB ticket counter in the arrivals lobby. At Terminal 1 it's straight ahead in the arrivals lobby, and at Terminal 2 it's in front of international arrivals A and B. At Terminal 3, follow the guide line in the arrivals lobby to the light-green LCB counter.
② Buy a timed ticket at the counter. Cash, IC cards and credit cards are accepted. At Terminal 3 tickets aren't sold from machines.
③ Go out through the exit to the bus stop.
| Narita Airport terminal | Exit | Bus stop |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Central Exit 1 (C1) or South Exit 1 (S1) | No. 7 |
| Terminal 2 | North Exit 2 (N2) | No. 6 |
| Terminal 3 | North Exit 2 | No. 5 |
④ Be at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before departure. Staff check your ticket when you board.
📌 The last late-night bus from the airport is the exception.
Skip the LCB ticket counter and go straight to the bus stop, then pay on board in cash or with an IC card such as Suica or PASMO. Credit cards aren't accepted on this bus.
1,500 Yen Bus Timetable and Fares
The timetable below shows departures from Terminal 3. The same bus leaves Terminal 2 five minutes later and Terminal 1 ten minutes later.
For example, the 13:00 departure from Terminal 3 leaves Terminal 2 at 13:05 and Terminal 1 at 13:10.
● Runs to Ginza Station via Tokyo Station
◇ Runs to AEON Shinonome
◆ Goes straight to Ginza Station without stopping at Tokyo Station
Buses with no mark run to Tokyo Station.
| Hour | Departures from Terminal 3 |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | 7:15● / 7:30 / 7:50 |
| 8:00 | 8:10 / 8:20●◇ / 8:30 / 8:40● |
| 9:00 | 9:00● / 9:10 / 9:20● / 9:30 / 9:40●◇ / 9:50 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 / 10:10● / 10:20 / 10:30 / 10:35◆ / 10:40 / 10:50 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 / 11:05◆◇ / 11:10 / 11:20 / 11:25◆ / 11:30 / 11:40 / 11:45◆◇ / 11:50 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 / 12:05◆◇ / 12:10 / 12:20 / 12:25◆ / 12:30 / 12:40 / 12:50 / 12:55◆ |
| 13:00 | 13:00 / 13:10 / 13:15◆◇ / 13:20 / 13:25◆ / 13:30 / 13:35◆◇ / 13:40 / 13:50 / 13:55◆ |
| 14:00 | 14:00 / 14:10 / 14:15◆◇ / 14:20 / 14:30 / 14:35◆◇ / 14:40 / 14:50● |
| 15:00 | 15:00 / 15:10● / 15:20 / 15:30 / 15:35◆◇ / 15:40 / 15:50 |
| 16:00 | 16:00● / 16:10 / 16:20 / 16:25◆ / 16:30 / 16:40●◇ / 16:50 |
| 17:00 | 17:00● / 17:10 / 17:20● / 17:30 / 17:40● / 17:50 |
| 18:00 | 18:00● / 18:10 / 18:20● / 18:30 / 18:40● / 18:50 |
| 19:00 | 19:00● / 19:10 / 19:20● / 19:30 / 19:40● / 19:50 |
| 20:00 | 20:00● / 20:20● / 20:40 / 20:50● |
| 21:00 | 21:00 / 21:10● (last bus to Ginza) / 21:20 / 21:30 / 21:45 |
| 22:00 | 22:00 / 22:15 / 22:30 / 22:45 |
| 23:00 | 23:20 ★ (late-night fare 3,000 yen) |
※ Marks such as JR, HIW, ASK and KEC on the official timetable show which company runs each bus. How you ride and the base fare are the same.
✅ First and last buses
| Destination | Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First bus to Tokyo Station | 7:25 | 7:20 | 7:15 |
| Last bus to Tokyo Station | 23:30 | 23:25 | 23:20 |
| Last bus to Ginza | 21:20 | 21:15 | 21:10 |
| Last bus to AEON Shinonome | 16:50 | 16:45 | 16:40 |
✅ Travel time (official timetable)
At some times of day the official timetable allows 10 to 20 minutes more. Actual arrival times vary with traffic, so leave some margin.
| To | Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Station | From about 68 min | From about 73 min | From about 78 min |
| Ginza Station (direct) | About 74 min | About 79 min | About 84 min |
| Ginza Station (via Tokyo Station) | About 81-101 min | About 86-106 min | About 91-111 min |
✅ Fares
Preschool children and infants ride free, one per adult. A child who takes a seat pays 750 yen. Showing a disability certificate gets you 50% off the regular fare.
| Type | Adults | Elementary school children |
|---|---|---|
| Regular buses | 1,500 yen | 750 yen |
| Late-night buses (boarding 23:00-4:59) | 3,000 yen | 1,500 yen |
✅ Where you get off in Tokyo
At Tokyo Station you get off at the JR Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Gate. That's a different place from the Yaesu South Gate stop you use to go back to Narita Airport. Don't mix them up.
📍 Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Gate on Google Maps
📍 Ginza Station bus stop on Google Maps
📍 AEON Shinonome on Google Maps
From Tokyo Station or Ginza to Narita Airport
From Tokyo Station and Ginza to Narita Airport, there's currently no advance booking and seating is unreserved. At Tokyo Station, though, depending on how you pay, you may need to go to the ticket office first.
① From Tokyo Station to Narita Airport
| How to board |
|
| Departures 5:00-6:00 from Tokyo Station | The ticket office isn't open yet, so pay cash at the bus stop too; no credit cards |
| Bus stop | Go out through the Yaesu South Gate ticket gates and straight ahead to bus stops 7 and 8 📍 Tokyo Station JR Highway Bus stop on Google Maps |
※ This is a different place from the Nihonbashi Gate, where you get off coming from Narita Airport.
1,500 yen bus timetable from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport
| Hour | Departures from Tokyo Station |
|---|---|
| 5:00 | 5:00 / 5:20 / 5:30 / 5:40 / 5:50 |
| 6:00 | 6:00 / 6:10 / 6:20 / 6:30 / 6:40 / 6:50 |
| 7:00 | 7:00 / 7:20 / 7:30 / 7:40 |
| 8:00 | 8:00 / 8:10 / 8:20 / 8:30 / 8:40 / 8:50 |
| 9:00 | 9:00 / 9:10 / 9:20 / 9:30 / 9:40 / 9:50 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 / 10:10 / 10:20 / 10:30 / 10:40 / 10:50 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 / 11:10 / 11:20 / 11:30 / 11:40 / 11:50 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 / 12:10 / 12:20 / 12:30 / 12:40 / 12:50 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 / 13:10 / 13:20 / 13:30 / 13:40 / 13:50 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 / 14:10 / 14:20 / 14:30 / 14:40 / 14:50 |
| 15:00 | 15:00 / 15:10 / 15:20 / 15:30 / 15:40 / 15:50 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 / 16:10 / 16:20 / 16:30 / 16:40 / 16:50 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 / 17:10 / 17:20 / 17:30 / 17:40 / 17:50 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 / 18:10 / 18:20 / 18:40 / 18:50 |
| 19:00 | 19:00 / 19:10 / 19:20 / 19:30 (last bus) |
※ When more than one bus leaves at the same time, the table above lists that time once.
② From Ginza Station to Narita Airport
| How to board | Go straight to the bus stop and pay on board in cash or with an IC card such as Suica or PASMO |
| Bus stop | Turn left out of Exit C4 → turn left at the police box (toward Sukiyabashi crossing) → go straight 📍 Ginza Station 1,500 yen bus stop on Google Maps |
1,500 yen bus timetable from Ginza Station to Narita Airport
| Hour | Departures from Ginza Station |
|---|---|
| 5:00 | 5:50 |
| 6:00 | 6:20 / 6:40 |
| 7:00 | 7:10 / 7:30 |
| 8:00 | 8:00 / 8:30 |
| 9:00 | 9:00 / 9:30 |
| 10:00 | 10:00 / 10:20 / 10:40 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 / 11:20 / 11:40 |
| 12:00 | 12:00 / 12:20 / 12:40 |
| 13:00 | 13:00 / 13:20 / 13:40 |
| 14:00 | 14:00 / 14:30 / 14:50 |
| 15:00 | 15:10 / 15:30 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 / 16:30 |
| 17:00 | 17:00 / 17:30 |
| 18:00 | 18:00 (last bus) |
③ From AEON Shinonome to Narita Airport
| How to board | Go straight to the bus stop and pay on board in cash or with an IC card such as Suica or PASMO |
| Bus stop | AEON Shinonome bus stop 📍 AEON Shinonome 1,500 yen bus stop on Google Maps |
1,500 yen bus timetable from AEON Shinonome to Narita Airport
| Hour | Departures from AEON Shinonome |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | 7:30 |
| 10:00 | 10:30 |
| 11:00 | 11:30 |
| 12:00 | 12:30 |
| 14:00 | 14:20 / 14:40 (last bus) |
✅ Estimated travel time to the airport (official information)
| From | Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Station | About 70 min | About 65 min | About 62 min |
| Ginza Station (direct) | About 75 min | About 70 min | About 67 min |
| Ginza Station (via Tokyo Station) | About 80 min | About 75 min | About 72 min |
| AEON Shinonome | About 110 min | About 105 min | About 102 min |
⚠️ Roads can be congested on your way back, so pick a bus with plenty of time to spare before your flight.
Things to Know Before You Ride
- Buses run seated-capacity only, with no standing. If a bus is full you can't board it, so at the airport ask at the LCB counter which is the next bus you can take.
- As a rule, you can put about one suitcase per person in the luggage hold, with length, width and height adding up to 158 cm or less.
- Bicycles, skis, snowboards, surfboards, golf bags, large musical instruments and boxes can't go on board or in the luggage hold.
- Electronics such as power banks, valuables and precision equipment can't go in the luggage hold.
- Some buses have no toilet, and there are no toilets at the bus stops either. Go before you board.
- Pets can't go in the luggage hold. A small carrier you keep on your lap or at your feet, without using a seat, can come on board at no extra charge.
- The route to hotels near Narita Airport is currently suspended.
FAQ
Q. Can I ride with Suica or PASMO?
A. Yes. At Narita Airport you can buy a timed ticket at the LCB ticket counter with an IC card such as Suica or PASMO. At Tokyo Station, Ginza Station and AEON Shinonome you can pay on board with an IC card.
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Q. Can I book?
A. No. Advance booking isn't currently available, and seating is unreserved. For regular buses from Narita Airport, first buy a timed ticket at the LCB ticket counter inside the terminal.
Q. How is it different from the Limousine Bus?
A. The 1,500 yen bus is a low-cost bus that runs mainly to Tokyo Station, Ginza Station and AEON Shinonome. The Limousine Bus covers more ground, including major stations such as Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ikebukuro, and designated hotels.
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Q. Can I pay by credit card?
A. Credit cards are accepted at the LCB ticket counters at Narita Airport and at the JR Highway Bus ticket office at Tokyo Station. You can't pay by credit card on board, and credit cards also can't be used for the 5:00-6:00 departures from Tokyo Station or the last bus from Narita Airport.
The 1,500 yen bus is a low-cost bus that takes adults to Tokyo Station and Ginza for 1,500 yen. Advance booking isn't currently available, and it runs seated-capacity only. For regular buses from the airport, buy a timed ticket at the LCB ticket counter inside the terminal first.
Source: Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita official website and timetable
Information checked: September 23, 2026
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