Keisei Access Express: Narita Airport to Asakusa, Tokyo and Haneda

What Is the Keisei Access Express?

The Access Express is Keisei Electric Railway's fast ordinary train from Narita Airport into Tokyo. It uses the Narita Sky Access Line, the same quick route as the Skyliner, but it costs only the normal fare.

There is no reserved seat and no limited express ticket to buy.

The useful part is where it goes once it reaches Tokyo. At Oshiage most trains carry on, without a change, onto the Toei Asakusa Line and then the Keikyu Line.

One train takes you from the airport platform to Asakusa, Nihombashi, Higashi-Ginza, Shimbashi, Shinagawa and even Haneda Airport. In the evening some trains run to Keisei-Ueno instead.

• Operator. Keisei Electric Railway runs it, with through-running onto Toei and Keikyu tracks.
• Ticket. You pay the ordinary fare only, by Suica, PASMO or a paper ticket.
• Seats. All seats are unreserved commuter-style benches.
• Passes. The Japan Rail Pass and the JR East passes do not cover it.

If you are still choosing between Tokyo's two airports, our Narita vs Haneda comparison is the better place to start. This guide is part of our Japan travel tips for first-timers.

Access Express, Skyliner and the Narita Sky Access Line

Narita Sky Access is the name of the line, not of a train. Keisei runs two kinds of train on it. The Skyliner has reserved seats and an extra seat charge, and the Access Express is the ordinary-fare train with unreserved seats.

You may see "Sky Access" on maps and in the station as the line name, and "Access Express" on the train and the departure board. Keisei runs both, so the JR Pass covers neither.

Keisei Main Line trains are different again. They leave from the same airport stations but take the older, slower route through Narita and Funabashi.

Access Express Route and Stops

From Narita Airport the Access Express stops at Narita Airport Terminal 1, Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, Narita Yukawa, Imba Nihon-idai, Chiba New Town Chuo, Shin-Kamagaya, Higashi-Matsudo, Keisei Takasago and Aoto. After Aoto the line splits, and the train's destination tells you which way it goes.

Destination on the front	Route in Tokyo	Main stops for visitors
Haneda Airport	Toei Asakusa Line, then Keikyu	Oshiage, Asakusa, Nihombashi, Higashi-Ginza, Shimbashi, Shinagawa, Haneda
Nishi-Magome	Toei Asakusa Line	Oshiage, Asakusa, Nihombashi, Higashi-Ginza, Shimbashi
Keisei-Ueno	Keisei Main Line	Nippori, Keisei-Ueno

Check the destination before you board. A train for Keisei-Ueno does not go to Asakusa, and a train for Haneda Airport does not go to Ueno.

Keisei also notes that on trains for Nishi-Magome, passengers going beyond Shinagawa change at Sengakuji, one stop before.

These stations are useful on a first trip.

• Oshiage. Get off here for Tokyo Skytree and the Tobu and Hanzomon lines.
• Asakusa. Senso-ji and Kaminarimon are a short walk from the station.
• Higashi-Nihombashi and Nihombashi. These serve hotels near Tokyo Station's east side and connect to the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Tozai lines.
• Higashi-Ginza and Shimbashi. Use these for Ginza hotels, and for JR lines at Shimbashi.
• Shinagawa. Change here for the JR Yamanote Line and the Tokaido Shinkansen.

Access Express Fares from Narita Airport (2026)

The Access Express costs about ¥1,200 to Oshiage, ¥1,380 to Asakusa and ¥1,850 to Haneda Airport for an adult paper ticket. That is roughly half the Skyliner's price, and paying with Suica or PASMO takes a few yen off each fare.

From Narita Airport to	Adult fare	Ride time (approx.)	Change needed?
Oshiage (Skytree)	¥1,200	46 to 55 min	No
Asakusa	¥1,380	50 to 60 min	No
Keisei-Ueno (evening trains)	¥1,280	65 to 70 min	No
Nihombashi, Higashi-Ginza, Shimbashi	¥1,420	60 to 70 min	No
Shinagawa	¥1,630	about 80 min	No
Haneda Airport	¥1,850	95 to 110 min	No

Fares were checked in October 2026 and are the paper-ticket price. Through fares add up three companies' fares (Keisei, Toei and Keikyu), so check the fare chart above the ticket machines if your station is not listed.

Child fares. Children aged 6 to 11 pay about half. On Keisei trains, babies under 1 ride free, and children from 1 until they start primary school ride free, up to two per paying passenger.

Why it is cheaper than the Skyliner. The Skyliner's ¥2,580 is a ¥1,280 base fare plus a ¥1,300 reserved-seat ticket. The Access Express charges only the base fare, so to Keisei-Ueno you pay ¥1,280 instead of ¥2,580 per adult, but you ride longer and may not get a seat.

Our Keisei Skyliner guide covers the Skyliner's fares and discount tickets.

Travel Time to Asakusa, Tokyo Station Area and Haneda

Allow about an hour to Asakusa and about 1 hour 35 minutes to Haneda Airport. Times vary by train, because some daytime services wait longer at stations along the way than others.

• Narita Airport to Oshiage. The fastest trains take 46 minutes, and some daytime trains take closer to an hour.
• Narita Airport to Asakusa. About 50 to 60 minutes.
• Narita Airport to Shimbashi. About 65 to 70 minutes.
• Narita Airport to Haneda Airport. About 95 minutes at the fastest, and close to 2 hours on slower runs.

Add the walk from arrivals to the platform. Narita Airport's own guide puts Terminal 1 at about 5 minutes on foot from its station, Terminal 2 at about 5 minutes and Terminal 3 at about 10 minutes from Terminal 2·3 station.

With children and luggage, I would add another 10 to 15 minutes for lifts and a toilet stop.

Timetable and How Often the Access Express Runs

During the day there is roughly one Access Express every 40 minutes, and most daytime trains run through to Haneda Airport. In the evening, weekday trains switch to Keisei-Ueno.

From Narita Airport Terminal 1 on weekdays, Keisei's published timetable looks like this.

• First trains. The early trains start from about 5:40 and run to Nishi-Magome.
• Daytime. About two trains an hour run, most of them bound for Haneda Airport.
• Evening. From around 16:40, most weekday trains go to Keisei-Ueno.
• Last train. The last one leaves around 23:00.

Weekends and holidays follow a different pattern, with Haneda trains running later into the evening. Look at Keisei's Access Express timetable for your arrival day.

The trains from Terminal 2·3 leave about 3 minutes after those from Terminal 1.

With 40 minutes between trains, a missed train costs real time. If you land in the evening and are staying near Asakusa, check whether the next train goes there before you buy snacks.

A Keisei-Ueno train can still get you to Ueno, with a short taxi ride to Asakusa.

How to Buy a Ticket and Pay with Suica or PASMO

You do not need a ticket at all if you have Suica or PASMO. Tap the card at the Keisei gate at the airport station and again at your exit, and the through fare comes off the card.

Keisei sells PASMO from the ticket machines at both airport stations, and the Welcome Suica and phone versions work too.

To buy a paper ticket instead, follow these steps.

1. Find the Keisei ticket machines on the basement floor near the gates.
2. Switch the screen to English and choose your destination fare from the route map.
3. Pay in cash. Keisei's FAQ says cards are accepted only for Skyliner tickets, so have yen ready.

As of October 2026, do not count on tapping a contactless credit card at Keisei gates. Use an IC card or a paper ticket. If you have not set one up yet, our guide to Suica, PASMO and IC cards explains the options, including child cards.

Where to Board at Narita Airport

The Access Express leaves from track 1 at both Narita Airport stations, separate from the Skyliner platforms. Look for the orange Access Express signs and the destination on the departure board.

• Narita Airport Terminal 1 station. The Access Express uses track 1, the Skyliner tracks 4 and 5, and the Keisei Main Line tracks 2 and 3.
• Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 station. The Access Express uses track 1 and the Keisei Main Line track 3.
• Coming from Terminal 3. Walk about 10 minutes to Terminal 2·3 station.

Keisei Main Line trains also leave from these stations and are even cheaper, but they take the slower route through Narita and Funabashi. If the departure board says "Access Express", you are on the fast route.

For the rest of your arrival, from immigration to baby rooms, see our Narita Airport guide.

Seats, Luggage and Travelling with Children

Every seat is unreserved on the Access Express. The cars have long bench seats along the sides and standing room, and you share them with commuters once the train reaches Tokyo.

• Board at the starting station. Narita Airport Terminal 1 is the first stop, so you are most likely to get seats together there.
• Big suitcases. Keep them with you, out of the doorway. Morning and evening rush hours inside Tokyo are the hardest time to stand with bags.
• Strollers. Fold them if the car is busy. Toei and Keikyu stations have lifts, but not always at every exit, so check your exit before the day.

If your family has three or more large cases, or a toddler who needs a seat, the Skyliner is the easier first ride. For a hotel in Asakusa, a short taxi from Keisei-Ueno finishes the trip.

Many travellers send suitcases ahead from the airport's delivery counters and ride the Access Express with only hand luggage.

Access Express vs Skyliner vs Narita Express

The Access Express is the cheapest one-seat ride to Asakusa, Ginza and Haneda. The Skyliner is the fastest to Ueno and Nippori. The Narita Express is the train for Tokyo Station, Shibuya and Shinjuku, and the one the JR Pass covers.

Train	Best for	Adult fare (2026)	Reserved seat
Access Express (Keisei)	Asakusa, Ginza, Shinagawa, Haneda	¥1,380 to Asakusa	No
Skyliner (Keisei)	Ueno, Nippori	¥2,580 to Keisei-Ueno	Yes
Narita Express (JR East)	Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinjuku	¥3,140 to Tokyo	Yes
Keisei Main Line	Lowest fare, no hurry	¥1,000 to Oshiage	No

• Hotel in Asakusa, Nihombashi or Ginza. Take the Access Express, with no change at all.
• Hotel near Ueno. Take the Skyliner, which is much faster.
• Hotel in Shinjuku or Shibuya, or a JR Pass. Our Narita Express guide explains the N'EX and its round-trip ticket.

Narita to Haneda on the Access Express

The Access Express is the only train that links Narita and Haneda without a change. Keikyu, which runs the Haneda end, also notes that only a limited number of trains run through, so pick a train marked for Haneda Airport.

• Time. The fastest trains take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
• Fare. An adult pays about ¥1,850 one way.
• At Haneda. The train stops at Terminal 3 (international) first, then Terminal 1·2 (domestic).

For a family with a domestic flight from Haneda the same day, leave a wide margin. The train is long, and a delay on any of the three lines carries through.

Our Haneda Airport guide covers the terminals at that end.

If your first full day is in Tokyo, our Tokyo private tour with kids starts at your hotel, with the trains and lifts worked out before the day. For more ideas, see things to do in Tokyo with kids.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Access Express from Narita Airport?

An adult paper ticket costs about ¥1,200 to Oshiage, ¥1,380 to Asakusa, ¥1,420 to Shimbashi and ¥1,850 to Haneda Airport (October 2026). There is no extra limited express charge, and children aged 6 to 11 pay about half.

Can I use Suica or PASMO on the Access Express?

Yes. Tap your Suica or PASMO at the Keisei gate at Narita Airport and again at your exit. The through fare to Toei and Keikyu stations comes off the card. Do not count on tapping a credit card at Keisei gates.

Does the Access Express go to Haneda Airport?

Yes. Many daytime trains run straight through to Haneda Airport via the Toei Asakusa Line and Keikyu, in about 1 hour 35 minutes. Check that the train shows Haneda Airport as its destination.

Is the Access Express covered by the JR Pass?

No. The Access Express is a Keisei train running on Keisei, Toei and Keikyu tracks, so the Japan Rail Pass does not cover it. With a JR Pass, take the Narita Express.

Does the Access Express have reserved seats?

No. Every seat is unreserved, and there is no seat ticket to buy. Board at Narita Airport Terminal 1, the first stop, for the best chance of sitting together.

What is the difference between the Access Express and the Skyliner?

Both use the fast Narita Sky Access Line. The Skyliner has reserved seats and goes only to Nippori and Keisei-Ueno. The Access Express is cheaper, stops more often, and runs through to Asakusa, Shimbashi and Haneda.

Sources

https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/traffic/express.php
https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/traffic/index.php
https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/faq/index.php
https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/train/
https://www.haneda-tokyo-access.com/en/haneda-airport/haneda-narita.html
https://www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/nex/tickets/