Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

NRTJapanTPL: night-owl-plan

Narita International Airport

Tokyo, Japan

Drop-off

Tokyo Station / Central Tokyo

Pin before customs

Fastest

JR Narita Express (N'EX)

rail · 30-60m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: JR Narita Express (N'EX)
Headway: 30-60
Backup: Keisei Skyliner · 20m

Note

Limited express JR train from Narita Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2·3 to Tokyo Station, then onward to major hubs like Shinjuku and Yokohama; typical journey to Tokyo Station is about 50–60 minutes with reserved seating on all services. Trains generally run every 30–60 minutes throughout the day, with reduced frequency early morning and late evening.

Late arrivals

Tokyo: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries liketokyo airport busandnrt to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Airport Limousine Bus (Narita–Tokyo Station & major central Tokyo hotels)
Mode: coach
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Direct highway buses from all Narita terminals to Tokyo Station Yaesu area and many central Tokyo hotel districts. Typical travel time is 60–90 minutes depending on traffic; departures are usually every 15–30 minutes in the daytime with fewer services early morning/late night.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Airport Limousine Bus (Narita–Tokyo Station & major central Tokyo hotels)
Mode: coach
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Direct highway buses from all Narita terminals to Tokyo Station Yaesu area and many central Tokyo hotel districts. Typical travel time is 60–90 minutes depending on traffic; departures are usually every 15–30 minutes in the daytime with fewer services early morning/late night.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.