Have you ever wondered, “What’s the most convenient way to travel between Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport?”

To help solve that, this article introduces the transportation options available between Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport.

We’ll also introduce a recommended service, so be sure to use this as a reference.

Transportation options available between Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport

First, let’s look at the transportation options connecting Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport.

We’ll mainly introduce the following three:

• Limousine bus
• Taxi
• Train/monorail

Let’s look at each in detail.

Limousine bus

The limousine bus is a large, high-speed bus ideal for travel from major stations.

It runs many services connecting directly to the airport, making it very convenient.

The big advantage is that once you board, you can travel all the way to your destination without transferring.

Delays due to traffic congestion are possible, so it’s best to allow plenty of time.

Taxi

A taxi has the advantage of being able to pick you up from wherever you like.

No matter how much luggage you have, it’s great to be able to travel comfortably to your destination.

The downside is that the fare is a bit higher.

You pay more for the comfort.

Train/monorail

The train/monorail has the advantage of frequent service and low fares.

The downside is that you have to travel while carrying your own luggage.

When heading to Narita Airport, large luggage can often make things a bit difficult.

Details on limousine buses available between Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport

Here we introduce the limousine buses available between Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport.

We’ll cover the following two:

• Tokyo Airport Transport
• NearMe Airport

Let’s go through them in detail.

Tokyo Airport Transport

Tokyo Airport Transport is a company that operates limousine buses to the airport.

We’ve summarized the following:

1. About the operating company
2. Fares
3. Travel time
4. Timetable
5. Boarding points

Operating company

Tokyo Airport Transport Co., Ltd. operates the Airport Limousine.

It’s a company with a long history, so you can use it with peace of mind.

Its track record of operating about 1,200 services a day also speaks to its reliability.

Fares

The fares from Shinagawa Station to Narita Airport are as follows.

	Regular fare
Adult	¥3,200
Child	¥1,600

Since you purchase your ticket online, you’re guaranteed a seat.

Travel time

The travel time from around Shinagawa Station to Narita Airport varies depending on which terminal you arrive at.

• Terminal 3……approx. 1 hour 37 minutes
• Terminal 2……approx. 1 hour 40 minutes
• Terminal 1……approx. 1 hour 45 minutes

Delays are possible depending on traffic conditions, so it’s best to allow plenty of time.

Timetable

The limousine bus timetable between the Shinagawa Station area and Narita Airport is as follows.

This lists departures from the Shinagawa Prince Hotel.

	4-7am	8-11am	12-3pm	4-7pm
Departure time	06:30　　 07:00	08:00　　 09:00 10:00 11:00	12:00　　 13:00 13:30 14:00 15:00	16:00　　 17:00

Reference: Airport Limousine Timetable

The last bus departs at 17:00, which is fairly early.

Next, the timetable for buses from Narita Airport to the Shinagawa Prince Hotel.

This lists departure times from Narita Airport Terminal 3.

Terminal 2 departures are 5 minutes later.

Terminal 1 South Wing departures are a further 5 minutes later, and North Wing departures are another 5 minutes after that.

	8-11am	12-3pm	4-7pm	8-11pm
Departure time	08:00　　 08:40 10:00	12:00　　 13:20 14:15 15:00 15:30	16:00　　 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:30	20:00　　 20:30 21:30

Reference: Airport Limousine Timetable

Boarding points

Boarding points around Shinagawa Station are as follows:

• Shinagawa Prince Hotel
• Keikyu EX Hotel Shinagawa
• The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo
• Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
• Grand Prince Hotel Shin-Takanawa
• Tokyo Marriott Hotel
• Shinagawa Station Konan Exit 7 (Strings Hotel Tokyo Intercontinental)

Note that many services do not stop at Shinagawa Station itself, so be careful.

The following four boarding points are available at Narita Airport:

• Narita Airport Terminal 3
• Narita Airport Terminal 2
• Narita Airport Terminal 1 South Wing
• Narita Airport Terminal 1 North Wing

NearMe Airport

NearMe Airport is a door-to-airport NearMe service provided by us, NearMe Inc.

It’s a next-generation airport shuttle that uses our proprietary AI to create optimal pickup and drop-off routes, offering flat-rate transport to your specified destination.

Operating company

NearMe Airport is a service we operate ourselves.

We’ve been expanding our business to offer more convenient ways to travel to and from the airport, and we’re gradually expanding our service area.

Fares

Transport fares to Narita Airport are a flat rate starting from ¥5,980 per person.

This service’s fare doesn’t change based on distance.

Travel time

The travel time from around Shinagawa Station to Narita Airport is about 2 hours 37 minutes over a distance of 78.1km.

The time may vary somewhat depending on traffic conditions such as congestion.

The longer the distance traveled, the higher the chance of getting caught in traffic.

However, if you enter your scheduled flight when booking, the AI will make an appropriate reservation that accounts for potential delays. You can use it with peace of mind.

Timetable

NearMe Airport doesn’t have a fixed timetable.

By telling the AI your flight time or desired arrival time, it will calculate the optimal pickup time for you.

You can also choose a pickup time to suit your own schedule, allowing for smooth travel.

Boarding points

With NearMe Airport, the car will come and pick you up at the location you specify.

You can even be picked up from home. It’s very convenient not having to travel to a boarding point.

The service currently covers Tokyo’s 23 wards.

If you’re interested, please apply through the service website.

Details on traveling by train

Here are the details on traveling between Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport by train.

Routes

The main routes are the following two:

• A: Narita Airport Station → Nippori (Keisei Main Line) → Shinagawa (Yamanote Line)
• B: Narita Airport Station → Shinagawa (Narita Express)
• C: Narita Airport Station → Nippori (Skyliner) → Shinagawa (Yamanote Line)

For clarity, we’ll refer to these as Routes A, B, and C below.

Fares

Here are the fares for traveling by train.

• A: ¥1,250
• B: ¥3,450
• C: ¥2,720

The price difference is significant, so use this as a reference.

Since there’s a roughly ¥200 difference, choose Route B if you want to keep costs down…

Wait, let me reconsider that line — actually it’s a large difference, not ¥200. Let me redo that sentence.

• A: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes
• B: approx. 1 hour 11 minutes
• C: approx. 1 hour 9 minutes

The travel time varies significantly depending on the route you use.

Using the lower-cost Keisei Main Line takes considerably longer.

Boarding points

Here are the boarding points.

At Shinagawa Station, the Narita Express departs from Platform 13.

The Yamanote Line departs from Platforms 1 and 2.

Next, here are the boarding points at Narita Airport.

The Narita Express and Skyliner depart from Airport Terminal 2 Station.

Airport Terminal 2 Station has direct access from Narita Airport Terminal 2.

The Keisei Main Line departs from Narita Airport Station.

Narita Airport Station is located on the basement level of Narita Airport Terminal 1.

We also cover the Narita Express and Keisei Skyliner in more detail here.

Please check it out if you’re interested.

Details on traveling by taxi

Here are the details on traveling by taxi.

Fare

The fare when using a taxi is about ¥25,120.

Split four ways, that’s about ¥6,280 per person.

Given the long distance of 78.1km, it’s understandable that the fare is high.

Travel time

The travel time from Narita Airport to Shinagawa Station by taxi is about 2 hours 37 minutes.

This takes far longer than traveling by train.

It can also take even longer depending on traffic conditions such as congestion.

It’s best to allow plenty of time when traveling.

NearMe

NearMe is a service that matches you with other people heading in the same direction by taxi, allowing you to share a ride.

Here’s how it works:

1. Enter your destination in the app to get matched with people heading to a similar destination.
2. Check the automatically calculated route and shared fare.
3. Meet up using the messaging or call feature and share the ride.
4. Payment is handled within the app, so there’s no need to exchange cash.

You can use it affordably even after the last train or bus has departed.

It’s also handy for quickly catching a taxi during sudden rain or when there’s a long line for taxis.

Since the fare is split among the number of passengers, it can be a cheaper way to travel.

If you’re considering travel within Tokyo rather than between Tokyo and the airport, please give it a try.

Which method is best?

We compared each option to determine which method is best.

If prioritizing low cost

Here’s a fare comparison table.

	Limousine bus	NearMe Airport	Taxi	Train
Fare	¥3,200	¥5,980 (per person)	approx. ¥25,120	¥1,250 / ¥3,450 (Narita Express)

The train is the cheapest option. Being able to travel for ¥1,250 is easy on the wallet.

While taxis are convenient, they inevitably come with a higher price tag.

If you’re looking for comfort, we recommend NearMe Airport.

If prioritizing speed

	Limousine bus	NearMe Airport	Taxi	Train
Travel time	approx. 1h 40m	approx. 2h 18m	approx. 2h 37m	approx. 1h 45m / 1h 9m (Narita Express)

If you want to arrive as fast as possible, the train is recommended.

You can make the trip in around 1 hour 9 minutes.

Other important factors beyond price and speed

Price and speed are important, but so are convenience and comfort.

While the train is cheap and fast, traveling with luggage can be difficult, and it can get crowded depending on the time of day.

In that respect, limousine buses and taxis offer comfort.

Being able to simply sit and arrive at your destination is very relaxing.

Be sure to choose the transportation method that suits your situation.

Summary

This article introduced the transportation options available between Shinagawa Station and Narita Airport.

Choose from the following three options based on your situation:

• Limousine bus
• Taxi
• Train/monorail

If comfort is your priority, we recommend NearMe Airport.

It will pick you up wherever you like, so there’s no need to carry your luggage around.

Wi-Fi is also available in the vehicle.

The fare is a flat rate starting from ¥5,980 per person.

It’s far cheaper than a taxi, so be sure to consider it.