How to Find Train Times for the Narita Express in Japan

The Narita Express (N'EX) is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The train serves the Narita International Airport and a number of metropolitan train stations in the greater Tokyo area using the Saikyo Line (northbound), the Chuo Line (westbound) and the Yokosuka Line (southbound). Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access and printer

Instructions

Find Online Timetables for Travel from the Airport

1. Visit the page for timetables from Narita Airport on the JR East Web site (see Resources below).

2. Select either the link for "Narita Airport - Tokyo - Shibuya - Shinjuku - Omiya, Takao" or the link for "Narita Airport - Tokyo - Shinagawa - Yokohama - Ofuna." The link will access complete train times and schedule information for each route.

3. Print the information you need for future reference.

Find Online Timetables for Travel to the Airport

1. Visit the page for timetables to Narita Airport on the JR East Web site (see Resources below).

2. Select either the link for "Ofuna - Yokohama - Shinagawa - Tokyo - Narita Airport" or the link for "Takao, Omiya - Shinjuku - Shibuya - Tokyo - Narita Airport." The link will access complete train times and schedule information for each route.

3. Print the information you need for future reference.

Enjoy the Benefits of Travel on the Narita Express

1. Call JR's New York City office at 212-332-8686 to get train times for the Narita Express, or visit the Web site (see Resources below).

2. Enjoy reliable transportation without traffic jams.

3. Quit worrying about delays and availability of parking spaces.

4. Conduct private business meetings with up to four people in the green car compartment for an additional fee.

5. Travel from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 53 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• You can reserve a single green car seat in a first-class open cabin or a first-class green car compartment, which seats up to four, for an additional fee above the standard fare.

• The N'EX runs once per hour with a train every 30 minutes during peak travel times.

• These trains separate at Tokyo Station. Be aware that the front half of the train and the back half don't go to the same places.

• All seats are reserved, and reservations can be made up to one month in advance.

• You can buy tickets from ticket machines in Narita Station and the airport terminal or from ticket offices, branch offices and major travel agencies.