*This article is based on information as of September 2023.

Many people aren’t sure which mode of transportation is best for traveling between Funabashi and Narita Airport.

This article introduces four ways to get from Funabashi Station to Narita Airport.

We’ll cover the fare, travel time, and pros and cons of each option, so be sure to use this as a reference.

Transportation Options Between Funabashi and Narita Airport

There are four main transportation options between Funabashi and Narita Airport:

• Train
• Taxi
• Private car
• NearMe

Let’s take a look at the fare, travel time, and pros and cons of each.

Train

There are three ways to travel between Funabashi Station and Narita Airport by train.

• Walk + Keisei Line
• JR Sobu Line + JR Narita Line
• Tobu Noda Line + Keisei Skyliner

Here’s a comparison of travel time and fare.

Route	Fare (IC card)	Travel Time	Features
Keisei Line	¥748	About 52 min	Requires a short walk between Funabashi and Keisei-Funabashi. No transfers needed.
JR Sobu Line + JR Narita Line	¥990	About 75 min	A direct train runs roughly once an hour.
Tobu Noda Line + Keisei Skyliner	¥1,931	About 54 min	The Skyliner is all reserved seating.

Here’s a detailed look at each route.

Walk + Keisei Line

Keisei-Funabashi Station is about a 3-minute walk from Funabashi Station, and from there you can reach Narita Airport without changing trains. It’s inexpensive and runs frequently, making it the recommended route if you’re traveling by train.

Fare (IC card)	¥748
Travel time (including transfer time)	About 52 min
Route	■Funabashi ↕ (walk) ■Keisei-Funabashi ↕ (Keisei Main Line) ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ■Narita Airport

Reference: Jorudan Transit Guide

JR Sobu Line + JR Narita Line

When using the Sobu Line and Narita Line, it’s convenient to take the “Narita Airport bound” train from Funabashi and the “Zushi bound” train from Narita Airport, as these run through without a transfer. Note that “Narita Airport bound” trains only run about once an hour.

The same applies to “Zushi bound” trains during the day, though they don’t run at all during certain hours.

If there’s no convenient direct train, we recommend getting off once at Chiba Station and transferring there.

Fare (IC card)	¥990
Travel time (including transfer time)	About 75 min
Route	■Funabashi ↕ (Sobu Line) ■Chiba 〈no need to get off〉 ↕ (Narita Line) ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ■Narita Airport

Reference: Jorudan Transit Guide

Tobu Noda Line + Keisei Skyliner

If you take the Tobu Noda Line (nicknamed the Tobu Urban Park Line) from Funabashi Station, you’ll need to transfer to the Keisei Skyliner at Shin-Kamagaya Station. Although this involves an extra transfer, all seats are reserved, and it gets you to Narita Airport faster than the Sobu Line route.

That said, Skyliner trains departing from Shin-Kamagaya only run about once an hour.

Since there are no departures during certain hours, it’s a good idea to check the schedule in advance and reserve a seat.

Fare (IC card)	¥1,931
Travel time (including transfer time)	About 54 min
Route	■Funabashi ↕ (Tobu Noda Line) ■Shin-Kamagaya ↕ (Keisei Skyliner) ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ■Narita Airport

Reference: Jorudan Transit Guide

Here’s a summary of the pros and cons of taking the train to Narita Airport. Compare it with the other transportation options.

The pros and cons of using the train are as follows:

Pros	- Inexpensive - Some lines require no transfers
Cons	- May not get a seat during busy times - Difficult to store large luggage - Moving through the station with large luggage is a hassle - Tied to a fixed schedule

Taxi

Another option is to take a taxi, which lets you depart from any location at any time.

Compared to the train, it offers more flexibility, with no restrictions on pickup location or departure time.

For trips from Funabashi City to Narita Airport, “Rakuraku Taxi” (official site) is a convenient option. You can book a flat-rate plan that includes highway tolls.

Fare	¥17,500/vehicle
Late-night fare (22:00–4:55)	¥19,500/vehicle
Travel time	From about 44 min

Regular taxis are also available without a reservation.

Note that fares can vary depending on road congestion and whether you travel late at night or early in the morning.

Regular Taxi	Using toll roads	Not using toll roads
Fare	From ¥15,770	From ¥14,600
Travel time	From about 45 min	From about 83 min

Reference: NAVITIME

The pros and cons of taking a taxi are as follows:

Pros	- Door-to-door service - Can travel at any time you like - No need to worry about other passengers - No burden of carrying large luggage yourself
Cons	- Expensive - May be delayed depending on road conditions

Private Car

If you’re using Narita Airport for both your outbound and return flights, driving your own car is another option. It’s easy to adjust your departure time, making it a convenient choice when traveling with small children.

Here’s the travel time and toll cost when using toll roads, along with Narita Airport parking fees.

Travel time	From about 45 min
Toll road fee (standard car, ETC)	¥1,340

Narita Airport parking fees

	P-1 Parking, P-2 Parking	P-3 Parking, P-5 Parking
Up to 3.5 hours	¥260 per 30 min	¥210 per 30 min
3.5–24 hours	¥2,100	¥1,570
24–120 hours (day 2 to day 5)	¥260 per 30 min (max ¥2,100 per 24 hours)	¥210 per 30 min (max ¥1,570 per 24 hours)
Over 120 hours (day 6 onward)	¥10,500 for up to 120 hours, plus ¥530 per additional 24 hours	¥7,850 for up to 120 hours, plus ¥530 per additional 24 hours

Reference: Narita Airport official website

If you’re using Terminal 1, P-1 and P-5 are closest; for Terminal 2, P-2 and P-3; and for Terminal 3, P-2 is closest.

During busy periods, lots may fill up, so it’s a good idea to reserve a space in advance. Only P-5 and P-2 can be reserved, for ¥1,000 per vehicle.

Some services offer a half-price discount or a full day’s discount for late-night or early-morning use.

For details, please check the official website.

The pros and cons of driving your own car are as follows:

Pros	- Easy to adjust your departure time - No burden of carrying large luggage yourself
Cons	- Can’t park if the lot is full - Parking fees apply - You have to drive even if you’re tired - You need to walk from the parking lot to the terminal - May be delayed depending on road conditions

NearMe

Another option is “NearMe” (official site), which, like a taxi, lets you depart from any location at any time, but at a more reasonable price than a taxi.

NearMe is a taxi-sharing service provided by NearMe, Inc.

Since up to 9 passengers share a large vehicle such as an Alphard or Hiace, you can use it for about a third of the cost of a taxi.

Fares from Funabashi City are as follows.

No extra charge applies whether you use toll roads or travel late at night or early in the morning.

Fare	From ¥5,980/person
Travel time	From about 45 min

*One piece of large luggage, such as a suitcase, is free per person. A fee of ¥1,000 applies for each additional piece.

The pros and cons of using NearMe are as follows:

Pros	- More affordable than a taxi - Door-to-door service - Can travel at any time you like - No burden of carrying large luggage yourself - Online payment means no need to handle cash when getting off
Cons	- May be delayed depending on road conditions - Since it’s a shared ride, other passengers may ride along with you

Is There a Limousine Bus Between Funabashi and Narita Airport?

As of September 2023, there is no limousine bus service between Funabashi and Narita Airport.

Late-night express buses to Narita Airport used to run from Funabashi Station and Nishi-Funabashi Station, but they have been suspended due to the impact of COVID-19.

Departure station	Funabashi Station	Nishi-Funabashi Station
Operating days	Fridays only (suspended on holidays)	Daily
Fare	¥1,530	¥1,000
Departure time	0:55	1:15
Arrival time	3:15	3:15
Route	■Funabashi Station ↓ (Chiba Green Bus) ■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ■Narita Airport Terminal 2	■Nishi-Funabashi Station ↓ (Narita Airport Transport) ■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ■Narita Airport Terminal 2
Status	Suspended	Suspended

For updates on when service may resume, check the latest information on the Chiba Green Bus official website and the Narita Airport Transport official website.

NearMe Is Recommended for Travel Between Funabashi and Narita Airport

We’ve introduced four ways to travel between Funabashi and Narita Airport.

Among these, NearMe is especially recommended if you have large luggage.

Here’s a comparison of the four options: train, private car, NearMe, and taxi.

	Train	Private Car	NearMe	Taxi
Fare	¥748	¥1,340	From ¥5,980	From ¥17,500
Travel time	About 52 min	About 45 min	About 45 min	About 45 min
Can check large luggage	×	△	○	○
Door-to-door	×	△	○	○
Can travel at any time	×	○	○	○
No need to worry about other passengers	×	○	×	○

NearMe offers a service comparable to a taxi at about a third of the cost, making it a great value option.

With NearMe, you don’t need to walk or drive while carrying heavy luggage. Compared to the train or driving yourself, it’s a less stressful, less physically demanding way to travel.

NearMe is also available 24 hours a day, which means you can request pickup late at night or early in the morning — another advantage. If you’re catching an early-morning LCC flight, public transportation from Funabashi Station may not get you to Narita Airport in time. NearMe can solve this problem too.

Summary

We’ve introduced four transportation options between Funabashi and Narita Airport: train, taxi, private car, and NearMe. Each has its own pros and cons, so compare them and find the option that works best for you.

NearMe provides a high-quality service that combines comfort and affordability. We encourage you to consider it as one of your options for getting to the airport.