Transportation Options Between Kasai and Narita Airport: What's the Best Way to Get There?
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Kasai is a nature-rich neighborhood facing both a river and the sea. It grew into a popular residential area after a subway line opened during Japan’s era of rapid economic growth.
This article covers the most convenient ways to travel between Kasai and Narita Airport, focusing on the following points:
- Traveling by bus
- Traveling by train
- Traveling by hired car
If you live near Kasai, or you’re planning a visit from the airport, we hope this guide comes in handy.
Bus Options Between Kasai and Narita Airport
Here are the details on the bus options available for traveling between Kasai and Narita Airport.
Keisei Bus
Let’s take a look at the Keisei Bus (Keisei Bus) service, which runs between Kasai and Narita Airport.
Service Features
Keisei Bus is a bus service operated by Keisei Bus Co., Ltd.
In addition to regular route buses, the company also runs highway buses and chartered buses.
Their airport buses in particular offer excellent value for money.
Wi-Fi and onboard restrooms are also available.
Boarding and Drop-off Points
Reference: Keisei Bus Official Website
At Kasai Station, buses bound for Narita Airport depart from Bus Stop 13.
Since there are many bus stops, be careful not to head to the wrong one.
Fare
The fare from Kasai Station to Narita Airport is ¥1,600 for adults and ¥800 for children.
Payment Methods
If paying by cash for a bus departing between 5:00 AM and 4:30 PM, you’ll need to buy your ticket in advance from a ticket machine on the day of travel. The ticket machine is located near the entrance to Mister Donut.
For buses departing after 4:30 PM, payment is made when boarding.
If using an IC card such as PASMO or Suica, payment is made when boarding.
You can also make a reservation in one of the following three ways:
- Online
- Convenience store
- Phone
For online bookings, you can use the “Keisei Bus Chike” service. Note the deadlines: credit card payment must be completed by 23:59 two days before travel, and convenience store payment by 5:00 PM two days before travel.
At convenience stores, you can purchase tickets from the ticket machines at any of the following four chains:
- 7-Eleven
- Lawson
- FamilyMart
- MINISTOP
By phone, you can make a reservation through the Keisei Highway Bus Reservation Center. The phone number is 047-432-1891.
Payment is made at the convenience store or ticket counter.
Travel Time
The trip from Kasai Station to Narita Airport Terminal 3 takes between 56 and 63 minutes.
Depending on traffic conditions, it may take longer, so it’s best to allow extra time and arrive with plenty of margin.
NearMe Airport
NearMe Airport is our own limousine bus service that picks you up from any location of your choice.
Service Features
The vehicle seats up to 9 passengers, so you can travel to the airport in comfort and with plenty of space.
Just like a hired car, it takes you directly from your home or hotel to Narita Airport, so there’s no need to carry heavy luggage like suitcases on foot.
Other key benefits include:
- Wi-Fi available
- Seats up to 9 passengers
- Online payment supported
- No extra charge for flight delays
- Booking support available in both Japanese and English
- Professional drivers
- Return trip can be booked at the same time
Boarding and Drop-off Points
NearMe Airport has no fixed pick-up or drop-off points.
A limousine bus that seats 9 people is dispatched to the location you specify.
You can also freely choose your drop-off point — your home, a station, the airport, or anywhere else.
Service is available throughout Tokyo’s 23 wards.
Fare
NearMe Airport fares start from ¥5,980 per person.
Payment Methods
Payment is made in advance through the app.
You register your credit card information and complete payment at the time of booking.
Since payment is completed at the time of registration, there’s no need to handle cash on the day of travel.
Travel Time
The trip from Kasai Station to Narita Airport takes about 50 minutes.
The route uses the expressway.
Transportation Options Other Than Bus
Here are some other ways to travel from Kasai to Narita Airport besides the bus.
Traveling by Taxi
You can also get from Kasai to Narita Airport by taxi.
You can catch one from anywhere, and it will even pick you up from home, making it a convenient way to travel.
The fare for the roughly 60 km trip is about ¥20,170, plus expressway tolls on top of that. It’s a bit pricier, but that’s the trade-off for the convenience.
The trip takes about 50 minutes — a little faster than the bus.
Traveling by Train
You can also use the train to get from Kasai to Narita Airport.
The cheapest fare is ¥1,090.
The route is: Kasai Station → Nishi-Funabashi (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line) → Funabashi (JR Sobu Line) → walk to Keisei Funabashi → Airport Terminal 2 Building (Keisei Main Line).
The trip takes about 75 minutes, though it may take a bit longer depending on transfer timing or delays.
Comparing Each Mode of Transportation
We’ve introduced each transportation option above.
Here’s a summary comparing the strengths of each option.
| Bus | NearMe Airport | Taxi | Train | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fare | ¥1,600 adults / ¥800 children | From ¥5,980/person | Over ¥20,000 | ¥1,090 |
| Travel Time | 56–63 minutes | 50 minutes | 50 minutes | 75 minutes |
| Features | No transfers, low fare. An easy, hassle-free option | Door-to-airport service: ・Luggage isn’t a hassle ・You can relax during the ride | Cheapest option, 3 transfers |
If You’re Focused on Cost
If cost is your top priority, the train is the cheapest option. However, it involves two transfers and requires some walking along the way, which can be a hassle.
The bus, on the other hand, costs ¥600 more but takes less time, and since you just check your luggage, it’s a low-hassle way to travel.
We recommend the bus even for those who are budget-conscious.
If You’re Focused on Comfort
If you have a lot of luggage to carry, or if you’d like to relax during the ride, we recommend NearMe Airport.
It’s significantly cheaper than a taxi, and once you specify an address, it will pick you up right there and drop you off right at the airport entrance.
If you’d like to focus or relax during your ride, or if hauling your luggage all the way to the station sounds like a hassle, be sure to give it a try!
Summary
This article covered the details and options for traveling between Kasai and Narita Airport.
The bus is an easy-to-use option since it’s inexpensive, and you don’t need to carry heavy luggage while traveling.
If you’d rather avoid carrying large luggage from home to the bus stop, we recommend NearMe Airport.
It will pick you up right from your home and take you straight to the airport.
We hope this helps you choose the best way to get to the airport.
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