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The Round-Trip Discount Heavy Users of the Airport Limousine Bus (Narita Line) Should Know About

The Round-Trip Discount Heavy Users of the Airport Limousine Bus (Narita Line) Should Know About
Narita Airport

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Did you know the Narita Airport Line limousine bus offers a great round-trip discount?

We highly recommend it for anyone who flies often for work or travel, so let’s take a detailed look!

What is the Airport Limousine Bus (Narita Line)?

Let’s take a detailed look at the limousine bus service and how to book it.

Limousine Bus: Service Overview

The Limousine Bus runs mainly between Narita and Haneda Airports and major terminal stations and hotels in central Tokyo.

It connects nearby stops directly to the departure and arrival floors of the airport, so there’s no hassle of transferring or moving between floors, and since it’s a reserved-seat service, you’re always guaranteed a seat.

From central Tokyo, adults can use it for ¥2,800–¥3,900.

The trip takes 1–2 hours.

There are many pickup points in Tokyo, covering nearly the entire city, including Tokyo/Nihonbashi, Ikebukuro/Mejiro/Kudanshita/Korakuen, Ebisu/Shinagawa, Shibuya/Futako-Tamagawa, Kichijoji, Shinjuku, Roppongi/Akasaka, Shiba/Shiodome/Takeshiba/Odaiba/Ariake, Haneda Airport, Asakusa/Kinshicho/Toyosu, the Nishi-Kokubunji area, and Tachikawa/Akishima.

How to Book

There are four ways to book Limousine Bus tickets.

  1. Online booking
  2. Phone booking
  3. Limousine Web member booking
  4. Convenience store ticketing (Welnet)

Whether you book online or by phone, you’ll need to provide details such as your travel date, route, time, outbound flight from the airport, name, number of passengers, and phone number.

Since you can book by phone or online with just a smartphone, it’s very convenient.

How to Use the Narita Airport Line Limousine Bus at a Discount

Here are some ways to use the Narita Airport Line limousine bus at a discount.

Areas Within Tokyo

Here are some great-value plans for areas within Tokyo.

Premium Coupon Tickets

The Premium Coupon Tickets offer a high discount rate and are recommended for people who use the airport frequently.

They cost ¥12,000 for a book of 11 tickets.

On the Narita Airport Line, you use 2 tickets per one-way trip. Since most one-way fares on the Narita Airport Line are ¥3,200, you can make 5 trips to Narita Airport for ¥10,000 — a savings of ¥6,000!

They can be used between the 23 wards of Tokyo and the Narita Airport Line.

They’re valid for one year from the date of issue.

Limousine & Subway Pass

The Limousine & Subway Pass is a great-value ticket that combines a “Limousine Bus ticket” with a “Tokyo Subway Ticket,” which offers unlimited rides on all 9 Tokyo Metro lines and all 4 Toei Subway lines.

The price varies depending on how long the subway pass is valid for, as shown below.

  • 1 one-way Limousine Bus ticket + Tokyo Subway 24-hour Ticket: ¥3,400 for adults
  • 2 one-way Limousine Bus tickets + Tokyo Subway 48-hour Ticket: ¥5,700 for adults
  • 2 one-way Limousine Bus tickets + Tokyo Subway 72-hour Ticket: ¥6,000 for adults

This is highly recommended if you’re staying in Tokyo for a long time and will be traveling by train a lot!

Sagawa Premium Hands-Free Package

The Sagawa Premium Hands-Free Package is a service created through a collaboration between the Limousine Bus and Sagawa Express, allowing you to travel hands-free by having your luggage, such as suitcases, delivered ahead of you to Narita Airport.

The fee is ¥3,600 for a one-way trip from within Tokyo’s 23 wards to Narita Airport. It’s a great deal since it bundles the Limousine Bus ticket with the luggage delivery fee.

You can drop off your luggage on the morning of your flight and go sightseeing, and since you can choose your preferred pickup location, you can enjoy a comfortable day exploring Tokyo.

Recommended for foreign travelers or those heading out on an overseas business trip!

Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) / Tokyo-Nihonbashi Area

Here are some great discounts for the Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) / Tokyo-Nihonbashi area.

Specific Route FareT-CAT Night Deal 1000W-Rakutoku Coupon TicketsT-CAT Youth Discount / Senior DiscountYaesu South Exit Specific Route Fare
Price¥2,800 one-way¥1,000 one-wayEffectively ¥1,800 one-way¥1,900 one-way¥2,800 one-way
ConditionsTokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) ⇔ Narita AirportAfter 7:00 PMBook of 4 tickets purchased for ¥7,200Ages 12–25, 65 and olderTokyo Station Yaesu North Exit (Tekko Building) ⇔ Narita Airport

Tokyo City Air Terminal: Specific Route Fare

You can travel between Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) and Narita Airport for ¥2,800 one-way.

All seats are reserved, so you’re guaranteed a seat.

Recommended for those who definitely want to get to the airport by bus.

Tokyo City Air Terminal: T-CAT Night Deal 1000

From Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) to Narita Airport.

Buses departing after 7:00 PM are available for ¥1,000 one-way.

Recommended for those taking a later flight.

Tokyo City Air Terminal / Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit / Yaesu South Exit: W-Rakutoku Coupon Tickets

These are coupon tickets for the Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) ⇔ Narita Airport and Yaesu South Exit ⇔ Narita Airport routes (Yaesu South Exit is drop-off only).

A book of 4 tickets costs ¥7,200, making the effective one-way fare ¥1,800.

Valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Since this is about ¥1,200 cheaper than the regular fare, it’s recommended for anyone flying two or more times within six months.

Tokyo City Air Terminal / Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit / Yaesu South Exit: Tokyo Station / T-CAT Youth Discount / Senior Discount

The Youth Discount is available for ages 12–25, and the Senior Discount for ages 65 and older, both at ¥1,900 one-way.

Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit / Yaesu South Exit: Specific Route Fare

You can travel between Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit (Tekko Building) and Narita Airport, or from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, for ¥2,800 one-way.

You can pay the fare directly to the staff at the boarding point, so it’s recommended for those who want to take a good bus to the airport!

Shinjuku Area: Shinjuku Station West Exit / Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Busta Shinjuku) Youth Discount / Senior Discount

The Youth Discount is available for ages 12–25, and the Senior Discount for ages 65 and older, both at ¥2,000 one-way.

Being able to travel by Limousine Bus from Shinjuku for ¥2,000 is a great deal.

Tickets can be purchased at the Limousine Bus ticket counter in front of boarding platform 23 at Shinjuku Station West Exit.

Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) / Minato Mirai Area

Here are some great-value plans for the Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) / Minato Mirai area.

Coupon Tickets (HAMA Coupon)Round-Trip Discount TicketT-CAT Youth Discount / Senior Discount
PriceEffectively ¥2,875 one-way¥3,200 one-way (¥6,200 round-trip)¥2,200 one-way
ConditionsBook of 8 tickets for ¥11,500 (4 one-way trips)Purchased as a round-tripAges 12–25, 65 and older

Yokohama City Air Terminal: Coupon Tickets (HAMA Coupon)

These are coupon tickets for the Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) ⇔ Narita Airport route.

A book of 8 tickets sells for ¥11,500. Since you use 2 tickets per one-way trip, that’s 4 trips.

Since this is about ¥3,300 cheaper than the regular fare, it’s recommended for anyone flying two or more times within six months.

Valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.

Yokohama City Air Terminal: Round-Trip Discount Ticket

This is a round-trip ticket for the Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) ⇔ Narita Airport route.

At ¥6,200 round-trip, it’s about ¥500 cheaper than the regular fare.

If your return flight is already set, this is definitely worth using!

It’s valid for 14 days, including the day of your outbound trip.

Yokohama City Air Terminal: Youth Discount / Senior Discount

The Youth Discount is available for ages 12–25, and the Senior Discount for ages 65 and older, at ¥2,200 one-way.

Being able to travel by Limousine Bus from Yokohama City Air Terminal for ¥2,200 is a great deal.

Tokyo Disney Resort Area / Shin-Urayasu Area

Narita Airport ⇔ Shin-Urayasu Area / Tokyo Disney Resort® Area “Narita Air & Bus! Collaboration” Campaign Fare

This is a special plan available for ¥1,900 one-way between Narita Airport and the Tokyo Disney Resort® area, or between Narita Airport and the Shin-Urayasu area.

Recommended if you’re traveling to enjoy Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea!

Where to Buy Limousine Bus (Narita Line) Tickets

Here are the places where you can buy Limousine Bus tickets.

  • Each City Air Terminal
  • Shinjuku Station
  • Narita Airport
  • Online / phone booking
  • Convenience store ticketing
  • Limousine member booking

You can purchase any of the tickets above at these locations.

In addition, the Premium Coupon Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

  • Tokyo City Air Terminal, 3rd floor, Limousine Bus ticket counter
  • Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit (Tekko Building)
  • Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Busta Shinjuku)
  • Shinjuku Station West Exit Limousine Bus ticket counter
  • Bus ticket counter in the Haneda Airport arrival lobby
  • Limousine Bus ticket counter in the Narita Airport arrival lobby
  • Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho boarding point

Note that discounted coupon tickets are only available at limited locations.

Since most tickets can be purchased at the Tokyo City Air Terminal 3rd floor Limousine Bus ticket counter and the Limousine Bus ticket counter in the Narita Airport arrival lobby, we recommend buying them when you’re at the airport or Tokyo Station.

Things to Note When Using the Service

Here are some important points to keep in mind when using the Limousine Bus.

Some Routes Aren’t Covered by the Premium Coupon Tickets

The Premium plan cannot be used on the Haneda Airport Line for the Shibuya area, Tokyo Station, Kasai Station/Ichinoe Station/Koiwa Station/Kameari Station, or Shakujii-Koen Station, even within Tokyo’s 23 wards.

Be sure to check your boarding location carefully before use.

Luggage Limits Apply

The Limousine Bus has luggage restrictions.

You’re limited to 2 pieces per person, each within 50×60×120cm in size and up to 30kg in weight, so please keep this in mind.

Precision equipment also cannot be checked in, so be sure to carry such items with you in a backpack or similar bag.

First-Come, First-Served Without a Reservation

If you head to the boarding point on the day without a reservation, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

If the bus is fully booked or all first-come seats are taken, you won’t be able to board that departure.

Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to spare.

Summary

In this article, we introduced the great-value round-trip discount for the Limousine Bus (Narita Line).

If you fly through Narita Airport frequently for work or travel, be sure to take advantage of it!

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