Many travelers choose a limousine bus to get from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport. This article details the fares and travel times of limousine buses departing from Ikebukuro.

We’ll also introduce other recommended transportation options besides the limousine bus, so be sure to check them out!

There Are Two Bus Routes from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport!

There are two bus routes from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport:

• Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line
• Tokyo Kotsu “Ikebukuro / Mejiro / Kudanshita / Korakuen Area” route

Let’s look at each in detail!

Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line

The Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line departs from Stop 7 at Ikebukuro Station West Exit, with fares starting from ¥1,500. There are 10 buses a day from Ikebukuro to Narita.

Route
Ikebukuro Station West Exit, Stop 7 ↓ Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↓ Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ Narita Airport Terminal 1

Tokyo Kotsu “Ikebukuro / Mejiro / Kudanshita / Korakuen Area” Route

The Tokyo Kotsu “Ikebukuro / Mejiro / Kudanshita / Korakuen Area” route starts from Hotel Metropolitan and, depending on the departure, passes through Sunshine City Prince Hotel and Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal on its way to Narita Airport.

Route
Hotel Metropolitan ↓ Sunshine City Prince Hotel ↓ Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (*) ↓ Narita Airport Terminal 3 ↓ Narita Airport Terminal 2 ↓ Narita Airport Terminal 1

*Not a stop at certain times of day

Let’s take a look at the fares and travel times for each.

From ¥1,500! Limousine Bus Fares from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport

The fares for the Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line and the Tokyo Kotsu limousine bus are as follows.

Route	Fare	Notes
Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line	¥1,500	Purchased up to 24 hours before bus departure
	¥1,900	Purchased up to 10 minutes before bus departure
Tokyo Kotsu Limousine Bus	¥3,600

If you use the Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line and purchase your ticket up to 24 hours before departure, you can ride for ¥1,500.

Timetable for the Limousine Bus from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport

We’ve introduced the bus routes and fares from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport.

Let’s also check how many buses run per day.

Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line

The Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line, departing from Ikebukuro Station West Exit, runs 10 times a day.

It runs at exactly one-hour intervals, from the first bus at 5:15 until 16:15.

Reference: WILLER EXPRESS official website

Tokyo Kotsu “Ikebukuro / Mejiro / Kudanshita / Korakuen Area” Route

The Tokyo Kotsu “Ikebukuro / Mejiro / Kudanshita / Korakuen Area” route runs 6 times a day.

The first bus departs Hotel Metropolitan at 6:30. After that, there’s one bus each in the 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. hours.

Reference: Tokyo Kotsu official website

Travel Time for the Limousine Bus from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport

The travel time from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport is about 80 minutes at the shortest.

The travel time for each route is as follows.

Route	Travel Time
Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line	80–110 minutes
Tokyo Kotsu Limousine Bus (departing Hotel Metropolitan)	90–130 minutes

*Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions

Do You Need a Reservation for the Limousine Bus from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport?

Both the Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line and the Tokyo Kotsu “Ikebukuro / Mejiro / Kudanshita / Korakuen Area” route allow same-day boarding without a reservation if seats are available.

However, you won’t be able to board if the bus is full. Since the number of departures is limited, it’s safer to make a reservation.

With the Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line, booking up to 24 hours before departure saves you ¥400, so it’s best to reserve as soon as your travel dates are decided.

Transportation Options from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport Other Than the Limousine Bus

Besides the limousine bus, there are other ways to travel from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport:

• Train
• Taxi
• NearMe

Let’s look at each option.

Train

In March 2022, the Narita Express service to and from Ikebukuro Station was discontinued, making a transfer mandatory when traveling from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport.

Here are some recommended routes.

Line	JR Yamanote Line + Keisei Skyliner	JR Yamanote Line + Keisei Line
Route	Ikebukuro ↓ (JR Yamanote Line) Nippori ↓ (Keisei Skyliner) Airport Terminal 2 Building, Narita Airport	Ikebukuro ↓ (JR Yamanote Line) Nippori ↓ (Keisei Line) Airport Terminal 2 Building, Narita Airport
Travel Time	About 60 minutes	About 115 minutes
Fare (IC card)	¥2,735	¥1,220

Taxi

A flat-rate taxi is also an option for traveling from Ikebukuro Station to Narita Airport.

Fares vary depending on the taxi company.

Prices vary widely — a regular fare of ¥25,000, a late-night/early-morning fare of around ¥30,000 (expressway tolls extra), or ¥28,100 including expressway tolls — so choose based on your budget and group size.

The travel time is about 80–110 minutes.

NearMe

Have you heard of NearMe, which offers the same high-quality service as a taxi at a reasonable price?

It’s a shared-ride taxi service that we at NearMe provide.

With spacious vehicles like the Alphard, you can be picked up at your preferred location, 24 hours a day, at whatever time suits you.

The fare from Ikebukuro Station (Toshima Ward) starts from ¥5,980 per person.

Because NearMe has you share one taxi with other passengers, you can use it at a great value. The estimated travel time is 80–110 minutes.

Summary of Transportation from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport

We’ve introduced four ways to travel from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport.

Here’s a summary:

Transportation		Fare	Travel Time
Bus	Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line	¥1,900	80–110 minutes
Limousine Bus	¥3,600	90–130 minutes
Train	JR Yamanote Line + Keisei Skyliner	¥2,735	About 60 minutes
JR Yamanote Line + Keisei Line	¥1,220	About 115 minutes
Taxi		¥25,000	80–110 minutes
NearMe		From ¥14,800	80–110 minutes

*Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions

NearMe Is the Recommended Way to Travel from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport!

We’ve introduced the limousine bus, train, taxi, and NearMe. Of these, NearMe is our top recommendation.

When traveling to Narita Airport, you’re likely carrying large luggage like suitcases, right?

With NearMe, you can be picked up at your preferred location — home, work, or elsewhere — so you don’t need to carry heavy luggage to a bus stop or train station.

It’s also considerably more affordable than a taxi.

Pros and Cons of NearMe

Here’s a summary of the pros and cons of NearMe.

Weigh these against your own priorities, and consider adding it to your list of options.

Pros	・Door-to-door service ・Store your large luggage and sit comfortably ・Set your own departure time ・Set your own departure location ・Enjoy the same quality of service as a taxi ・Peace of mind with flat-rate pricing and advance payment
Cons	・More expensive compared to the bus or train

How to Book NearMe

Here’s how to book NearMe.

You can easily check the fare, so start by visiting the official website.

<Booking Steps>

1. Select your destination (arrival terminal) on the official website.
2. Enter your pickup location.
3. Select your travel date.
4. Enter your flight time or airport arrival time, and the number of passengers.
5. Choose your preferred pickup time from the available options shown.
6. Pay (credit card payment).

Conclusion

We’ve covered transportation options from Ikebukuro to Narita Airport, focusing mainly on the limousine bus.

Whether you choose based on price, travel time, or comfort comes down to personal preference. NearMe has many repeat users and is a popular choice among business travelers and families alike.

Be sure to consider NearMe, which offers the same quality of service as a taxi at a more reasonable price.