Japan Railways Group - Airport Shuttle Trains


	In Tokyo (Narita), Osaka (Kansai) and Sapporo, JR provides fast and frequent airport shuttle trains connecting arrival terminals and downtown. In other airports, similar service is provided by non-JR private rail. But please note that Shinkansen 'bullet trains' trains do not go directly to airports; they must be accessed via downtown stations. Bus services are also available at airports, but travelers should note that taxis are generally very expensive. So take the train, for comfort, speed and reasonable cost.

TOKYO – Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND)
OSAKA – Kansai (KIX), Itami (ITM)
NAGOYA – Chubu (NGO)
FUKUOKA – Fukuoka (FUK)
SAPPORO – New Chitose (CTS)
SENDAI – Sendai (SDJ)

The Narita Express connects both terminals at Narita Airport with downtown Tokyo; trains operate generally once every thirty minutes. Trains from the airport take one hour exactly to Tokyo Station (for Shinkansen connections) and continue to other important locations including Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Yokohama. The trains offer both Ordinary and Green (first class) seating with special racks for luggage. The Japan Rail Pass and JR East passes are valid for the Narita Express. There is a JR Pass exchange point in both terminals. Click HERE for information on the new JR East Suica & N’EX discount ticket for combining the Narita Express from the airport into Tokyo with a handy ‘smart card’ Suica for local rail in the greater Tokyo area.

One way in Ordinary class to	Tokyo		Shinjuku		Yokohama		“Suica & N’EX” discount ticket to greater Tokyo area Ordinary¥3,500 Green(First)¥5,000
Limited Express "Narita Express" (*1)	¥2,940	60 min	¥3,110	80 min	¥4,180	85 min
Rapid service	¥1,280	80 min			¥1,890	120 min
(*1) Price for regular season

Above trains are covered by "Japan Rail Pass" or "JR East Pass".

Haneda Airport is linked with downtown by private rail (Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu). They are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass or JR East Pass. You can exchange your voucher at JR Tokyo Station or JR Shinagawa Station.

One way to	Hamamatsucho		Shinagawa		Tokyo (*3)		“Monorail & Yamanote Line discount ticket ¥500
*Tokyo Monorail (2)**	¥470	18 min			¥620	23 min
*Keikyu Line (2)**			¥400	16 min	¥560	27 min
(2) Neither Japan Rail Pass nor JR East Pass covers this line. (3) Transfer at Hamamatsucho or Shinagawa

The Haruka Limited Express connects the terminal at Kansai International Airport with both downtown Osaka and Kyoto. Trains operate regularly once every 30 minutes taking 45 minutes to Shin-Osaka Station (for Shinkansen connections) and 75 minutes to Kyoto Station. The Haruka offers both Ordinary and Green (first class) seating with special racks for luggage. The Japan Rail Pass and JR West Sanyo Area Pass are valid for the Haruka; the JR West Kansai Area Pass can be used for non-reserved Ordinary cars. There is a JR Pass exchange point in the terminal station.

One way in Ordinary class to	JR Namba		Osaka		Shin-Osaka		Kyoto
Limited Express "Haruka"(*4)					¥2,470	50 min	¥2,980	73 min
Rapid service	¥1,030	55 min	¥1,160	65 min
(*4) Price for non-reserved seat

Above trains are covered by "Japan Rail Pass" or "JR West Kansai Area Pass".
"JR West Sanyo Area Pass" also covers above but only to Shin-Osaka (not to Kyoto).

Itami Airport is linked with downtown by private rail (Osaka Monorail and Hankyu) or Osaka City Subway. These are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass or JR West Pass. You can exchange your voucher at JR Osaka Station or JR Shin Osaka.

One way to	Osaka – Umeda(*6)		Shin Osaka(*7)
Osaka Monorail & Hankyu Line(*5)	¥420	29 min
Osaka Monorail & Osaka City Subway(*5)			¥640	42 min
(5) Neither Japan Rail Pass nor JR West Pass covers these lines. (6) Transfer at Hotarugaike (*7) Transfer at Senri-Chuo

Chubu Cenrair International Airport is linked with downtown Nagoya by private rail (Nagoya Railroad) that provides frequent and fast service between the airport and Nagoya Station. There is frequent express service taking approximately 30 minutes. These trains are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass but are inexpensive. You can exchange a JR Pass voucher at Nagoya Station.

One way in Ordinary class to	Kanayama		Nagoya
Airport Rapid Express "μ-sky", Nagoya Railroad Line (*8)	¥1,140	25 min	¥1,200	28 min
(*8)Japan Rail Pass does not cover this line.

Fukuoka Airport is linked with downtown by Fukuoka City Subway. This is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass or Kyushu Rail Pass. You can exchange your voucher at JR Hakata Station.

One way to	Hakata		Tenjin
*Fukuoka City Subway(9)**	¥250	5 min	¥250	11 min
(*9)Neither Japan Rail Pass nor Kyushu Rail Pass covers this line.

The Rapid service “Airport” connects the terminal at New Chitose Airport with Sapporo and Otaru. Trains operate regularly once every 15 minutes taking 36 minutes to Sapporo and 72 minutes to Otaru. The train offers both Ordinary non-reserved seat, and reserved seat (μ seat) with special racks for luggage. The Japan Rail Pass and Hokkaido Rail Pass are valid for these trains. There is a Pass exchange point in the terminal station.

One way in Ordinary class to	Sapporo		Otaru
Rapid service “Airport” μ seat	¥1,340	36 min	¥2,040	72 min
Rapid service ‘Airport’	¥1,040		¥1,740

Above trains are covered by "Japan Rail Pass" or "Hokkaido Rail Pass".

Sendai Airport is linked with downtown by private rail (Sendai Airport Transit). This is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass or JR East Pass. You can exchange your voucher at JR Sendai Station.

One way to	Natori		Sendai (*11)
*Sendai Airport Transit (10)**	¥400	10 min	¥630	25 min
(10) Neither Japan Rail Pass nor JR East Pass covers between Sendai Airport and Natori. (11) Through service to JR East Line.