The Keikyu Line runs across five routes from Shinagawa in Tokyo to the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture. Known as the “red train,” it’s popular among many passengers, with numerous leisure facilities along its routes.

This article thoroughly explains the routes and travel times for going directly from the Keikyu Line to Narita Airport, along with other recommended transportation options. Be sure to use it as a reference.

The Keikyu Line Can Take You Not Only to Haneda Airport But Also to Narita Airport

Of the Keikyu Line’s five routes, the Airport Line runs directly to Haneda Airport. But that’s not all — since it also operates through-service with the Toei Asakusa Line and Keisei Line, you can access Narita Airport directly as well.

Let’s take a detailed look at the routes, fares, and more.

Routes

The “Airport Express,” “Limited Express,” and “Airport Limited Express” trains departing from Haneda Airport on the Keikyu Airport Line run through to the Toei Asakusa Line and Keisei Line, providing direct service all the way to Narita Airport. In addition, from Keikyu Kamata Station, the “Express” and “Limited Express” trains can also take you to Narita Airport. The routes are as follows.

	Airport Express	Limited Express	Airport Limited Express	Express	Limited Express
Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2	○	○	○	–	–
Haneda Airport Terminal 3	○	○	○	–	–
Tenkubashi	○	–	–	–	–
Anamori-Inari	○	–	–	–	–
Otorii	○	–	–	–	–
Kojiya	○	–	–	–	–
Keikyu Kamata	○	○	–	○	○
Heiwajima	○	–	–	○	–
Aomono-yokocho	○	–	–	○	–
Shinagawa	○	○	○	○	○
Sengakuji	○	○	○	○	○
Mita	○	○	○	○	○
Daimon	○	○	○	○	○
Shimbashi	○	○	○	○	○
Higashi-Ginza	○	○	–	○	○
Takarachō	○	○	–	○	○
Nihombashi	○	○	○	○	○
Ningyōchō	○	○	–	○	○
Higashi-Nihombashi	○	○	○	○	○
Asakusabashi	○	○	–	○	○
Kuramae	○	○	–	○	○
Asakusa	○	○	○	○	○
Honjo-azumabashi	○	○	–	○	○
Oshiage	○	○	○	○	○
Aoto	○	○	○	○	○
Keisei-Takasago	○	○	○	○	○
Higashi-Matsudo	○	○	○	○	○
Shin-Kamagaya	○	○	○	○	○
Chiba New Town Chūō	○	○	○	○	○
Imba-Nihon-idai	○	○	○	○	○
Narita-Yukawa	○	○	○	○	○
Airport Terminal 2 Building	○	○	○	○	○
Narita Airport	○	○	○	○	○

The Keikyu Main Line also connects to the Keikyu Kurihama Line, so although service is infrequent, you can also access Narita Airport from the Yokohama and Miura Peninsula directions.

Fares and Travel Time

The travel times and fares from major stations are as follows.

	Haneda Airport Terminal 1・2	Haneda Airport Terminal 3	Yokohama	Shinagawa	Keikyu Kamata
Travel time	About 1 hr 40 min〜	About 1 hr 30 min〜	About 1 hr 45 min〜	About 1 hr 20 min〜	About 1 hr 30 min〜
Fare (IC card)	¥1,819	¥1,783	¥1,803	¥1,606	¥1,684
First train	6:22	6:25	5:54	4:57	5:18
Last train	21:10	21:13	18:51	21:26	21:18

Direct services to Narita Airport run only about once an hour, so departures are infrequent. However, if you’re willing to transfer instead of taking a direct train, you can still continue your journey on the Keikyu Line even if you miss one. Since the first train isn’t particularly early, be careful if you’re planning to catch an early-morning flight.

How to Book Tickets

All of the routes running directly from the Keikyu Line to Narita Airport operate just like regular scheduled trains, with no special fare required. That means no reservation is necessary — you can ride using a regular ticket, commuter pass, discount ticket book, or IC card. However, note that seats cannot be reserved.

Pros and Cons

The pros and cons of the Keikyu Line are as follows.

Pros	・Reasonably priced access to Narita Airport ・Predictable travel time ・Direct service means fewer transfers
Cons	・Few direct services ・No reserved seating, making it hard to travel with large luggage ・Can get crowded depending on the time of day

Ways to Reach Narita Airport Directly Other Than the Keikyu Line

Besides using the Keikyu Line, here are the other ways to access Narita Airport.

1. Bus

2. Taxi

3. Private car

4. NearMe

Bus

Direct buses (limousine buses) may operate from major stations to Narita Airport. Here we introduce bus access from Haneda Airport, Yokohama, Shinagawa, and Keikyu Kamata.

Fare and Travel Time

The fares, routes, and travel times are as follows.

【From major locations to Narita Airport】

	Haneda Airport	Yokohama	Shinagawa	Kamata
Fare	¥3,200	¥3,700	¥3,600	¥1,530 (train ¥230 + bus ¥1,300)
Route	■Haneda Airport Terminal 3 ↓ ■Haneda Airport Terminal 2 ↓ ■Haneda Airport Terminal 1 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 1	■Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 1	■Tokyo Marriott Hotel ↓ ■The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo　 ↓ ■Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa　 ↓ ■Grand Prince Hotel Shin-Takanawa ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 1	■Kamata ↓ (Keihin-Tōhoku Line) ■Tokyo　　 ↓ (Airport Bus TYO-NRT) ■Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ ■Narita Airport Terminal 1
Boarding point	Terminal 1: Bay 6; Terminal 2: Bay 7; Terminal 3: Bay 5	Bay Y1	Each hotel	Tokyo Station Bays 7 and 8
Travel time	About 1 hr 5 min〜	About 1 hr 30 min〜	About 1 hr 40 min〜	About 1 hr 25 min〜
First departure	Terminal 3: 7:40	5:30	6:55	Tokyo Station　5:00
Last departure	Terminal 3: 18:10	16:10	13:55	Tokyo Station　19:30

If you’re accessing Narita Airport by bus from Haneda Airport, Yokohama, or Shinagawa, direct limousine buses are available. Departures are infrequent, and if you’re taking an early-morning flight in particular, you may not make it in time.

Also, since there’s no direct bus from Kamata, you’ll need to transfer via Tokyo.

Pros and Cons

The pros and cons of taking the bus are as follows.

Pros	・You can check large luggage ・Shorter distance carrying your luggage compared to trains ・Guaranteed seating
Cons	・Infrequent service ・Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights ・Travel time can be affected by traffic conditions

Taxi

Trains and buses may not make it in time for early-morning or late-night flights. In that case, taking a taxi is convenient.

Fare and Travel Time

The fares and travel times from major stations to Narita Airport are as follows.

【To Narita Airport Terminal 1】

	Haneda Airport	Yokohama	Shinagawa	Kamata
Fare	About ¥32,500〜	About ¥36,700〜	About ¥31,000〜	About ¥32,600〜
Travel time	About 2 hr 30 min〜	About 3 hr 15 min〜	About 2 hr 30 min〜	About 2 hr 40 min〜
Distance	82.7km	95.3km	79km	83km

【To Narita Airport Terminal 2】

	Haneda Airport	Yokohama	Shinagawa	Kamata
Fare	About ¥31,900〜	About ¥36,100〜	About ¥30,400〜	About ¥32,000〜
Travel time	About 2 hr 30 min〜	About 3 hr 10 min〜	About 2 hr 25 min〜	About 2 hr 30 min〜
Distance	81.22km	96.8km	77.5km	81.5km

【To Narita Airport Terminal 3】

	Haneda Airport	Yokohama	Shinagawa	Kamata
Fare	About ¥32,500〜	About ¥36,700〜	About ¥31,000〜	About ¥32,600〜
Travel time	About 2 hr 30 min〜	About 3 hr 15 min〜	About 2 hr 30 min〜	About 2 hr 40 min〜
Distance	82.7km	96.8km	79km	83km

There’s also a flat-rate taxi option available when traveling from Narita Airport into central Tokyo areas.

【Shinagawa Ward, Ota Ward】

Via Keiyo Road	¥26,500
Via Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route	¥27,500

*Expressway tolls charged separately　*Late-night/early-morning surcharges and Aqua-Line surcharges charged separately

Yokohama is not covered by the flat-rate taxi service, so a regular taxi is required for that area.

Pros and Cons

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

Pros	・Door-to-door service means less distance carrying large luggage ・Usable regardless of the early-morning or late-night hour ・No need to worry about other passengers
Cons	・Expensive fares ・Affected by traffic conditions

Private Car

Narita Airport has parking facilities, so accessing it by private car is also an option.

Fare and Travel Time

The fares and travel times when accessing from major areas are as follows. This assumes use of the expressway.

	Haneda Airport	Yokohama	Shinagawa	Kamata
Expressway toll	¥3,700 (ETC ¥2,840)	¥3,700 (ETC ¥3,390)	¥3,700 (ETC ¥2,430)	¥3,700 (ETC ¥2,850)
Travel time	About 1 hr	About 1 hr 25 min	About 1 hr 10 min	About 1 hr 20 min
Distance	About 79.8km	About 96.1km	About 76.1km	About 83.3km
Route	■Haneda Airport ↕︎ (surface road) ■Kūkō-chūō ↕︎ (expressway) ■Shin-Kūkō IC ↕︎ (surface road) ■Narita Airport	■Yokohama ↕︎ (surface road) ■Yokohama Station West Exit ↕︎ (expressway) ■Shin-Kūkō IC ↕︎ (surface road) ■Narita Airport	■Shinagawa ↕︎ (surface road) ■Ariake Entrance/Exit ↕︎ (expressway) ■Shin-Kūkō IC ↕︎ (surface road) ■Narita Airport	■Kamata ↕︎ (surface road) ■Haneda Entrance/Exit ↕︎ (expressway) ■Shin-Kūkō IC ↕︎ (surface road) ■Narita Airport

The parking lots convenient for each terminal are as follows.

	Parking lot
Narita Airport Terminal 1	P-1, P-5
Narita Airport Terminal 2	P-2, P-3
Narita Airport Terminal 3	P-2

The approximate fees are as follows.

	Fee
P-1	¥260/30 min (¥2,100 max per day)
P-2	¥260/30 min (¥2,100 max per day) *reservable
P-3	¥210/30 min (¥1,570 max per day)
P-5	¥210/30 min (¥1,570 max per day) *reservable

P-2 and P-5 parking lots can be reserved in advance. They tend to be crowded on holidays, so if you already know which parking lot you’ll use, be sure to reserve ahead.

Pros and Cons

The pros and cons of using a private car are as follows.

Pros	・Free to make stops along the way ・Door-to-door service means less distance carrying luggage ・Flexible timing
Cons	・Need to secure parking ・Expressway tolls and parking fees apply ・Arrival time affected by traffic conditions

NearMe

Gaining attention as a new mode of transportation is “NearMe.” Using large wagon vehicles like the Alphard, up to 9 people can share a ride, making it more affordable than a taxi.

Fare and Travel Time

NearMe fares vary by area. The approximate fares from major areas to Narita Airport are as follows.

Area	Shinagawa Ward・Ota Ward
Fare	From ¥5,980/person
Suitcase fee	Free for the first bag per person; ¥1,000/bag from the second onward
Travel time	About 1 hr 10 min〜

Note that Yokohama is outside NearMe’s service area for Narita Airport, so NearMe cannot be used from there. Within the service area, you can use it at a flat rate with no additional expressway tolls.

Pros and Cons

The pros and cons of using NearMe are as follows.

Pros	・Online advance payment available ・Usable regardless of early-morning or late-night hours ・Door-to-door with minimal moving around
Cons	・Arrival time affected by traffic conditions ・Some areas are outside the service area (Yokohama is not covered)

A Thorough Comparison of Ways to Reach Narita Airport Directly

The fares and travel times for the five transportation options are as follows.

We’ve also summarized the pros and cons of each. Use this as a reference when deciding how to get there.

Transportation	Fare	Travel time	Number of transfers	Pros	Cons
Keikyu Line	From ¥1,606	About 1 hr 20 min〜	0	・Direct access with no transfers ・Lower fares	・Can get crowded depending on the time of day ・Few direct services
Bus	¥1,530	About 1 hr 5 min〜	0-1	・Can check large luggage	・Transfers required depending on location ・Carrying luggage can be a heavy burden
Taxi	From about ¥30,400	About 2 hr 30 min〜	0	・Door-to-door access ・No need to worry about other passengers	・Highest fare ・Arrival time affected by traffic conditions
Private car	From ¥2,430	About 1 hr〜	0	・Travel at your own pace ・No need to worry about time of day	・Need to secure parking ・Arrival time affected by traffic conditions
NearMe	From ¥5,980/person	About 1 hr 10 min〜	0	・Flat-rate pricing ・Door-to-door access	・Traffic conditions vary by time of day

Why NearMe Is Recommended for Traveling to Narita Airport

If you live along the Keikyu Line, have large luggage, and are within the service area, NearMe is recommended. Here’s a comparison of the features of the Keikyu Line, taxis, and NearMe.

	Keikyu Line	Taxi	NearMe
Can check large luggage	×	○	○
Advance payment available	×	×	○
Travel at any time you like	×	○	○
Door-to-door	×	○	○
No need to worry about other passengers	×	×	▲
Can travel in large groups	▲	▲ (average up to 4 people)	○

The Keikyu Line lets you access Narita Airport directly, but if you’re carrying large luggage, moving around the platforms can be a burden. In addition, since seats aren’t guaranteed, you also have to be considerate of other passengers.

With NearMe, just like with a taxi, you get door-to-door service and can check your luggage, while also enjoying a spacious ride in a large vehicle.

The flat-rate pricing gives you peace of mind. With online payment in advance, there’s no need to worry about last-minute hassles on the day of travel.

Even for early-morning or late-night flights, when the Keikyu Line’s schedule may not line up, NearMe lets you travel without worrying about the time.

You can simulate the travel time and fare from your desired pickup location to Narita Airport on the official website. Be sure to give it a try.

Summary

We’ve introduced how to access Narita Airport from the Keikyu Line, and also compared four other options along the Keikyu Line: bus, taxi, private car, and NearMe. Each has its own pros and cons, so choose the option that best fits your purpose for getting to Narita Airport.

If you want to travel with large luggage without worrying about the time of day, NearMe is recommended. Like a taxi, it offers door-to-door service, but at about one-third the cost. It’s also appealing because it lets you travel stress-free even with small children or elderly companions.

If the Keikyu Line alone makes it difficult to reach Narita Airport, be sure to consider NearMe.