Nippori retains a retro charm, home to the Nippori Textile Town with roots dating back to the Taisho era. It has become a neighborhood drawing attention not just from Japanese visitors but from foreign tourists as well, and many people may be hoping to visit at least once.

The Keisei Skyliner is the most commonly used option for traveling between Narita Airport and Nippori, reaching the airport from Nippori in as little as 36 minutes. However, other transport options exist too, including some that let you avoid carrying your luggage around.

This article introduces five ways to travel between Narita Airport and Nippori. In addition to fares and travel times, we also cover the pros and cons of each. If you’re unsure which way to travel between Narita Airport and Nippori, please use this as a reference.

5 Ways to Travel Between Narita Airport and Nippori

Here are five ways to travel between Narita Airport and Nippori.

1. Keisei Skyliner
2. Regular trains
3. Bus
4. Taxi
5. NearMe

Let’s look at each in detail.

Keisei Skyliner

The Keisei Skyliner (Narita Sky Access Line), which connects Keisei-Ueno and Narita Airport, stops at Nippori. Running at speeds of up to 160 km/h—the fastest among conventional lines—it offers smooth access between the airport and central Tokyo in as little as 36 minutes.

Fare and Travel Time

The fare and travel time from Nippori to Narita Airport are as follows.

Fare (IC card)	¥2,557 (¥1,257 base fare + ¥1,300 liner ticket)
Travel time (including transfers/waiting)	About 36 min~
Route	■Narita Airport ↕︎ (5 min) ■Airport Terminal 2 ↕︎ (19 min) ■Shin-Kamagaya ↕︎ (12 min) ■Aoto ↕︎ (11 min) ■Nippori
First train	5:45 (outbound) / 7:23 (inbound)
Last train	20:25 (outbound) / 23:00 (inbound)

With few exceptions, the Keisei Skyliner runs direct between Nippori and Narita Airport. This is what keeps the travel time so short.

It also runs frequently—about 3 trains per hour at 15–25 minute intervals, on weekdays and weekends alike—so even if you miss one, you won’t have to wait long for the next.

The first train departs in the 5 a.m. hour and the last train departs in the 8 p.m. hour, making it usable for early-morning and late-night flights.

Below is a summary of the Keisei Skyliner platforms to help you move around smoothly.

Nippori Station	Skyliner/Evening Liner only — Platform 1 for Narita Airport, Platform 2
Airport Terminal 2	Platforms 1 and 2
Narita Airport	Platforms 4 and 5

Ticket Reservations

Even though it’s a conventional line, the Keisei Skyliner is all-reserved-seating, so you need to purchase a ticket in advance. You can buy tickets either ahead of time or on the day at the boarding station.

Ticket purchase method	Advance purchase	Purchase on the day at the station
How to buy	・Online ・By phone ・At a ticket counter	・Liner ticket machines ・Liner ticket counters

We recommend purchasing in advance from the official website. You can choose your preferred payment method, and ticketless options are also available.

To book by phone, call 0570-081-160.

However, phone reservations are only accepted from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and tickets can only be picked up at Keisei-Ueno Station, so it’s not the most convenient option.

If seats are available, you can also purchase on the day of travel. At the ticket machines and counters, you can pay by cash or credit card.

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using the Keisei Skyliner.

Pros	・Smooth travel with no transfers ・All seats are reserved, so you’re guaranteed a seat ・You can choose your payment method for the liner ticket
Cons	・If buying on the day, you may not be able to get a seat at your preferred time ・Carrying large luggage can be a burden

Regular Trains

Besides the Keisei Skyliner, regular trains also run between Narita Airport and Nippori. Taking the JR line or the Keisei Main Line costs less than the Keisei Skyliner.

Fare and Travel Time

The fares and travel times for the JR line and Keisei Main Line are as follows.

	JR Line	Keisei Main Line
Fare (IC card)	¥1,342	¥1,042
Travel time (including transfers/waiting)	About 1 hr 20 min~	About 1 hr 15 min~
Route	■Narita Airport ↕︎ (JR Narita Line) ■Airport Terminal 2 ↕︎ (JR Narita Line) ■Narita ↕︎ (Keisei Main Line) ■Abiko (through service) ↕︎ (JR Narita Line) ■Nippori	■Narita Airport ↕︎ (Keisei Main Line) ■Airport Terminal 2 ↕︎ (Keisei Main Line) ■Keisei-Sakura ↕︎ (Keisei Main Line) ■Nippori

The fare is roughly half that of the Keisei Skyliner. However, the travel time is more than double, so plan a schedule with some buffer if you choose this option.

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using regular trains.

Pros	・Lower fare ・Easy to predict arrival time
Cons	・Takes longer ・Carrying large luggage can be a burden ・Can get crowded depending on the time of day

Bus

There is no direct bus service between Narita Airport and Nippori. For that reason, we recommend the reasonably priced route of taking the Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita to Tokyo Station, then switching to a regular train from Tokyo Station to Nippori.

Fare and Travel Time

The fare and travel time for the bus route are as follows.

Fare (IC card)	¥1,467 (¥1,300 bus + ¥167 train)
Travel time (including transfers/waiting)	About 1 hr 25 min~
Route	■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↓ (5 min) ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ (5 min) ■Narita Airport Terminal 1 ↕︎ (1 hr 28 min) ■Tokyo Station ↓ (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line: 12 min) ■Nippori	■Nippori ↓ (12 min) ■Tokyo Station ↓ (1 hr 28 min) ■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↕︎ (5 min) ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ (5 min) ■Narita Airport Terminal 1
First bus	7:30	5:00
Last bus	22:00	19:30

Note that even the first and last buses on the Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita won’t get you there in time for early-morning or late-night flights.

Boarding Locations

If you use the Airport Bus Tokyo-Narita, the boarding points at Narita Airport are as follows.

Narita Airport Terminal 1	Gate 7
Narita Airport Terminal 2	Gate 6
Narita Airport Terminal 3	Gate 5

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using the bus.

Pros	・You’re guaranteed a seat ・You can check large luggage
Cons	・No direct bus-only service ・Limited number of departures ・No early-morning or late-night service

Taxi

A taxi lets you travel door-to-door, making it a convenient way to get between Narita Airport and Nippori. It’s a good option for those with large luggage who want to reduce the physical burden of moving around.

Fare and Travel Time

The fare and travel time when calculated using toll roads are as follows.

Fare	From ¥31,350
Travel time	About 1 hr 10 min~
Distance	73 km

Flat-rate taxis are also available from Narita Airport.

Via Keiyo Road	¥24,500
Via Shuto Expressway Wangan Route	¥26,000

*Late-night/early-morning surcharges and toll fees apply separately

When traveling from Narita Airport to Nippori, the taxi boarding points are as follows.

Narita Airport Terminal 1	Gate 15
Narita Airport Terminal 2	Gates 30, 31-A
Narita Airport Terminal 3	Beyond the pedestrian deck

Note that unlike the other terminals, Terminal 3’s taxi stand isn’t right at the arrival lobby—you need to cross the pedestrian deck to reach it.

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using a taxi.

Pros	・Door-to-door service ・No need to worry about timing ・You can check large luggage
Cons	・Fares can be expensive ・Arrival time depends on traffic conditions

NearMe

NearMe is an increasingly popular transport option. NearMe is a flat-rate service where you share a large van with other passengers.

If you’re within the service area, you can travel from wherever you’d like to be picked up to your specified destination.

The service area covers Tokyo’s 23 wards. Anywhere within the 23 wards, NearMe will pick you up—your home, a hotel, your workplace, and so on. Of course, you can also be picked up at Nippori Station. There’s no need to carry heavy luggage on foot.

Fare and Travel Time

The approximate fare and travel time between Narita Airport and Nippori are as follows.

Fare	From ¥5,980/person
Suitcase fee	First bag free per person; ¥1,000 per bag from the second bag
Travel time	About 1 hr 5 min~

NearMe has no additional charges for early-morning or late-night use, and no highway toll surcharges.

Pros and Cons

Here are the pros and cons of using NearMe.

Pros	・Door-to-door service reduces the burden of travel ・You can pay online in advance ・A large vehicle means a comfortable, spacious ride
Cons	・Some areas are outside the service area (Nippori is within the service area) ・Arrival time may vary depending on traffic conditions

A Thorough Comparison of Ways to Travel from Narita Airport to Nippori

We’ve introduced five transport options. Here’s a summary of the fares and pros of each.

Use this as a hint for choosing the option that best suits you.

Transport	Fare	Travel time	Number of transfers	Pros	Cons
Keisei Skyliner	¥2,557	About 35 min~	0	・Guaranteed seat ・No transfers	・May be hard to secure a seat if buying on the day ・Need to carry large luggage yourself
Regular trains	From ¥1,042	About 1 hr 15 min~	1	・Lower fare	・Takes longer ・Need to carry large luggage yourself
Bus	¥1,467	About 1 hr 25 min~	1	・Guaranteed seat ・Can check large luggage	・Arrival time harder to predict ・Limited departures
Taxi	From ¥24,500	About 1 hr 10 min~	0	・Door-to-door service ・No need to worry about timing	・High fare
NearMe	From ¥5,980/person	About 1 hr 5 min~	0	・No need to worry about timing ・Door-to-door with no worries about large luggage	・Travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions

The Keisei Skyliner gets you there in less than half the time of the other options. However, it comes with the burden of carrying large luggage yourself. NearMe, on the other hand, takes a bit longer but reduces that burden with door-to-door service.

NearMe Is Recommended for Travel Between Narita Airport and Nippori

If you’re traveling between Narita Airport and Nippori with large luggage, NearMe is recommended. Below is a comparison of the Keisei Skyliner, taxi, and NearMe.

	Keisei Skyliner	Taxi	NearMe
Travel time under 1 hour	○	×	×
Can check large luggage	×	○	○
Advance payment available	○	×	○
Travel at a time of your choosing	×	○	○
Door-to-door	×	○	○
No need to worry about other passengers	×	×	▲
Can travel in a large group	×	▲ (avg. up to 4)	○

Like a taxi, NearMe offers door-to-door service, but at less than a third of the cost—giving it excellent value for money.

Even if a short travel time like the Keisei Skyliner’s is technically possible, carrying large luggage over a long distance can still be a significant mental burden.

NearMe also uses large vans—such as the Alphard—that seat up to 9 passengers, so even large groups like families can travel comfortably.

Not having to worry about other passengers is also reassuring for families with small children.

LCCs often have early-morning or late-night flights, and the Keisei Skyliner’s schedule may not always line up. With NearMe, there are no extra charges for early-morning or late-night travel, so you can move smoothly without worrying about timing—one of its many appeals. You can simulate travel times and fares from Narita Airport to your destination on the NearMe official website. Be sure to check it out with your own conditions.