Narita Airport to Tokyo | Comparing Skyliner and Narita Express 

Love seeing those different trains over there from Scotland, UK. my dream would be visiting Japan and trying out them trains, especially the Shinkansen

Japan in a nutshell. A bunch of us took the Narita Express to Tokyo. We were getting our things organised since this was our first meeting together. I left a folder in the seat pocket with my JR Pass voucher in it, along with foreign currency that was given to me by two of my friends. Basically, my vacation was in that folder. We were out of the station when I realised what had happened. We ran back down, and they were prepping the train to send it back to Narita. They let us look. No luck. Gone. The manager asked the cleaners and one of them had found it and set it aside. She refused to take money and one of my friends said to bow very deeply and showed me how to say a very profuse thank you very much. Boy, did that have an effect.

i find it soothing watching all ur clips..makes me feel I'm travelling in Jpn together..pls keep posting!!👍👍

If I ever get to Japan, your videos will definitely help me to get around more easily. Thank you 😊!

I miss Tokyo. Thank you for the videos. Greetings from the Dominican Republic.

This is a very useful presentation, but I was sort of surprised that there wasn't a fabulous curry meal at the end of the eight minute walk. 😁 Thanks again for showing us the various means of travel, and stay safe.

I've used both but mostly Skyliner as I stay in Ueno for my trips.

These videos are so calming and addictive!

I just want you to know that I love watching your videos to relax, also watching them on Friday evening before I work all weekend helps remind me of my goals that I am working to save for, including some day hopefully spending some time in Japan. Thank you for the videos!

Such helpful information for Narita connections! Thank You so much!!

I used to take NEX for years but changed to the Skytrain for the last 5 years prior to 2020

My friend and I are planning on finally getting out to Japan in mid May (after Golden Week has ended, of course) and these videos have been invaluable to getting to know the lay of the land. They're so relaxing to watch, too. Love your channel!

Handy information! You had beautiful weather, if not an exciting travel route! 😎✌🏼

Thank you for sharing those little anecdotes.

I used Skyliner when i was in Japan, very accommodating and most convenient.

Thanks for your time and effort. It’s helped me a lot !!

I took both, they were great!

Going to be very useful to me as I fly into NRT on 25th of this month. Thanks.

On my first trip to Japan I landed at Narita and took the NEX, I've been back several times, and plan to again this coming May. Every time I get the NEX and feel the joy being back. If I ever land in Haneda I'm not sure how I'd feel 😆

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I love your videos! Someday I would love to visit Japan. My grandsons love Anime and Manga, their favorite right now is Jojo and Demon Slayer to name a couple. Of course DBZ too. Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with all of on RU-vid.

One... Super small thing... To note between the two, the Narita Express' train that they use is very noisy. They occasionally run a service from NRT to Kawaguchiko (near Mt Fuji) and having been on that ride I can say for that particular EMU, it's very loud. Also the Skyliner has an excellent deal for foreigners where you can buy a subway pass in conjunction with either a one way or round trip journey which can really be cost effective when planning out a journey.

Great tour, love that ding

They seem roughly similar compartment wise, but JR is alot more expensive it seems on a ticket by ticket basis.

Thank you for the info! After 3 years, finally i have chance to go to Tokyo & Sendai next 2 weeks. Since pandemic your video give me a lots memories n ideas for my japan trip. from your video i should take Skyliner! I can’t wait to go Miyagi eat gyutan 👍

Thank you for the video and yes will be useful in the future

Great video to see the trains! I just used the limousine bus to and from Narita. It is the cheapest option, travels at the same time and you don't have to worry about your luggage. Incredibly efficient!

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Another great tour!

Love this! But i will definitely stick to airport bus to tokyo and from tokyo!! Its most convenient for me☺️

Usually use either the Narita Express (NEX) or the airport bus to get from Narita Airport (Terminal 2) to Tokyo and vice versa. Have not tried the Keisei Skyliner. I like the security of the locks provided at the luggage area of the NEX coach.

I was in Tokyo last week, been to Tokyo multiple times, my advice take the airport express bus it is cheaper, less of a hassle

I personally find the Narita Express to be more comfortable and convenient, not to mention it is covered by JR Pass.

Thanks for explaining the "liner ticket" and basic fare combo. I learned that the hard way when I returned last time to Narita, with an almost empty PasMo card ^^ After that I was so confused that I did not find the exit from the station to the airport

Interesting. The last time I took the Skyliner it was both more cmfortable, stable, and cleaner (AND FASTER!) than NEX. Wonder what happened the last few years.

This might sound a little odd, but I prefer the Narita Express going INTO Tokyo, but always take the Skyliner BACK to Narita. No idea why, I just like the return ride on the Skyliner more.

In conclusion it would be more practicle to use an airline that flys into Haneda Kuko for distance and cost. Love your vlogs there always so interesting. Shame no ekiban today 🥢

Wait... you didn't say if you liked one more than the other. I've only ridden the Narita Express and it's quite nice, but that coming from someone who lives in a place that has mediocre train service. Getting off at Tokyo station and leaving is easy. It was not easy for me to find the correct platform when it was time to go back to the airport.

I have never taken any of the special new express trains in Japan 🇯🇵. I hope to return to Japan 🇯🇵 and take a ride on these trains 🚆 😊

I usually use the Limousine Bus as it drops you off directly at a wide range of hotels and any onward journey is easy. Japanese trains? More comfortable and more room than the flight over!

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I loved your video, very practical and illustrative, thanks for taking your time when making your trips and sharing your information, I am a traveler who has always used NEX, I will try the Skyliner, thanks

Very nice, Japan offers many good travel choices! But now you better hurry for curry!!!!

Hi just to clarify, you must buy a ticket for skyliner and also pay a normal fare?

Interesting. Skyliner was faster, but the Narita Express experience looked better. It's weird that the Skyliner car was mostly empty, but the computer still put you in one of the worst seats. You'd think it would be programmed to fill those last. (Also, I'm surprised that long tunnel at the airport doesn't have travelators. They're all the rage at international airports these days. :)

A Solo video without curry seems......wrong.....somehow.

Good point. Walking 8 minutes without curry doesn't sound like a good idea.

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So you had to get of the train in Tokyo and get back on the same train to carry on ?

Can liner tickets be used with day pass tickets?

So what’s the best pass to use that train and the metro for 3 days thanks

Why does the express train take as long as the bus?

How do you read the car/seat on the ticket?

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hi folks what is the best way to go asakusa area from narita airport? and from asakusa area to narita airport (as my flight is 9am early in the morning i scared i might miss the flight due to confusions with train lines or if i missed a train i have to wait super long for it) :( send help

Less legroom but at least you didn't lose your chopsticks

I would love to goto Japan but I would starve to death iam highly allergic to seafood and I don't eat meat so what would I eat

Now we have a baby and can't travel anywhere 🙂

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im addicted to these videos, its becoming a problem

I love all the small but practical information you include in your videos, like if there are outlets on the train, if you can get transfers, and how long it takes to walk between terminals.

Thank you so much for this. Literally booked a flight from LAX to NRT yesterday, so this is synchronous timing.

"Do you want to walk this far without eating curry?" Had me in stitches 🤣🤣🤣🤣

The terminals, tracks, and trains are so clean and well kept! Also, it seems the trains on this channel sound and run smoother compared to the trains here in America. Even Solo's meals look tempting & interesting!

For those trying to decide between the JR Narita Express and the Keisei Skyliner, here are the key differences: JR Narita Express + Accepts JR Rail Pass. + More accessible stops such as Tokyo, Shibuya, and Shinjuku. Also very convenient for those staying in places outside Central Tokyo such as Yokohama, Hachioji, or Ofuna. - More expensive than the Skyliner (if you don't have the JR Rail Pass). - Slower than the Skyliner. - Ikebukuro and Omiya stops have been discontinued. Keisei Skyliner + Cheaper than the Narita Express. + Faster than the Narita Express. - Not as user-friendly as the Narita Express. Only main stops are Nippori and Keisei-Ueno. Tourists staying in Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, etc. are advised to stop at Nippori and transfer to a local train or subway. Transferring from Keisei-Ueno is more challenging due to its longer walking distance from the JR Ueno Station.

We usually use the Narita Express on our trips, because we generally stay in the Ikebukuro area. Some of the Narita Express trains go there... or at least they did before the pandemic. That keeps us from dragging a bunch of suitcases from one train to another... and also keeps us from inconveniencing a bunch of other people by dragging those suitcases onto the Yamanote line. 😅

The Narita Express looks like it goes to space! Great options for travel to and from Tokyo. Have you done, or will you do, Haneda as well?

Thanks for taking us with you! It is always interesting to see how there's so many ways to get to and from the airport. Here you either go by car, or by bus. And you really don't want to go by bus...

No snacks? Sheesh.

This video is helpful. I was just in Japan 2 weeks ago and took the Narita Express to Shinjuku, however Google Maps gave me horrible instructions. I overheard the instructions on the train on what to do but in my jetlagged state I panicked and followed Google Maps instructions to exit early and transfer to the Marunouchi Line. When I tried to transfer, it gave me red lights. Being more awake, I realized my mistake and tried to go back to the NEX, but it had just left. I ended up using a fare adjustment machine, exited and then used my Pasmo card to take the Maruouchi line to Shinjuku. I noticed in general Google Maps wasnt as reliable as when I last visited in 2019.

I've tried both. I think skyliner is better. Been JR fans since my first coming to Japan, but this time Skyliner outright beats Narita Express. Even Haruka is much better than Narita Ex

You should have stopped for some curry rice. The bus took me 2 hours. The traffic was awful

My flight to Manila from Narita was cancelled and I had to stay in the city overnight until I flew out the next morning. It had been four years since I last visited the country and man, dis I miss the organized chaos of its train stations! Even if I was hella tired from my longhaul flight, I loved every bit of getting lost in Japan, even if just for a night. I hope I get to take another trip there, the right way this time. Hands down, one of the best places I've ever been to.

N’EX is more bumpy than the smooth Skyliner (because the Skyliner goes on straight high speed track). If you just want to get to Tokyo, the Skyliner is better in every way and cheaper with the Metro Pass package. The N’EX is easier if you need a direct transfer to Shinkansen.

As someone whose ridden both before, the Skyliner is great for getting to Tokyo the fastest, looks, feels and runs great. It’s one of the fastest non Shinkansen express trains in Japan. Also has a lot of runs so if you miss one I think the next is only 40 minutes after. NEX is good too but really if you only need those select stops that it stops at like Sakura (Chiba) or past Tokyo like Yokohama and Ofuna then it becomes okay.

Thanks for this video! I've always preferred the Keisei Skyliner as I like to stay in Ueno and the Skyliner stops there which is always perfect for me!

No ekiben... no curry... no Fuji...no sunrise... just traveling... im sad and hungry :( Kidding - as always great video viewing how great mass transport in Japan looks like PS. if You want to know, STJ looks after new comments every 20 min (some hours may differ) :D

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This video was very confusing. Not sure where you went ....

The NEX train was the first train I rode when I went to Japan for the first time in 2016. So many memories. I still have yet to ride the Skyliner, but I have done the cheap route of taking the Asakusa line a few times. Maybe I'll try that on my next Japan trip(hoping to go in 2023). 😊

I was so anxious to see the second tray for comparison, but it never happened 😭

Please do a video guide for transferring between Narita and Hanaeda. I heard that Keisei line does a train which directly connect between HND and NRT but actually seeing it would be great 😃👍

I once took the Keisei local train from Narita station to Tokyo. This was not so bad time wise-it was just that my luggage was awkward on what was a commuter train.

Haha! I dislike facing a wall, too. Thanks for the tour! :)

Love your videos . . . have watched them all. You would make a great tour guide. Narita countryside is nice to look at. Take care and stay safe.

It's very helpful and we also enjoyed the train ride 😄 I've only taken the NEX before. One time I got lucky to see the two trains connect in front of me. It's like Transformers!

Your videos are very helpful - thank you for putting them together for us!

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Loved the video. Would have been great to see how to walk from K'sei tracks to JR for travellers that want to transfer. I think most tourists know about the N'EX routes, but few may take the Skyliner if they are planning to travel beyond Tokyo and it is a nice option, speed wise, if you want to go to Ueno or maybe even Shinjuku from Nippori.

Thanks for this video. It's been over 10 years since we visited Japan the very first time and took NEX from Narita Airport. Now we could look into an alternate route and research which is more economical. Hope to visit Japan next year and have been compiling some of your awesome videos!

I love watching all your videos in japan. They are so interesting of your travels in japan.

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I was just on the narita express 2 days ago so this video made me smile by reminding of the memories I had riding the train 🥰 It was a wonderful experience!

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If it runs every 20 minutes, and it only takes about 40 minutes, and off-peak at any rate it looks far from full, the need for a reservation tying you in to a particular seat on a particular train seems a bit unnecessary, doesn't it?

If it's only a few extra hundred yen (extra dollars) for Narita Express, nonstop to Tokyo Station, over the Keisei Skyliner, which is faster but would require a transfer to reach Tokyo Station. Personally, I think it's worth the premium to have that direct service rather then having to navigate myself and my luggage through another station and onto a potentially crowded regional train to arrive at your final station.

I take Skyliner, except when I have a JR rail pass. Change at Nippori to Yamamoto line is easy. You can buy a through ticket for Skyliner to a JR station.