Narita to Shibuya

Your options from Narita Airport to Shibuya

Narita to Shibuya: options compared
Option	Duration	Price	Frequency	Luggage
🚄 Narita Express (N'EX)	~75-85 min	from ¥3,250	Every 30–60 min, 06:00–22:00	🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳 5/5
🚄 Skyliner + JR Yamanote	~70-80 min	from ¥2,580 + ¥210	Every 20–40 min, 06:00–23:00 (Yamanote every 3–4 min)	🧳🧳🧳🧳 4/5
🚌 Airport Limousine Bus	~90-130 min	from ¥3,600	Every 20–40 min, 06:30–23:00	🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳 5/5

🚄Narita Express (N'EX)

⏱ ~75-85 min 💷 from ¥3,250 Luggage: 🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳 5/5

🧳 Best with luggage👨‍👩‍👧 Best for families

🚄Skyliner + JR Yamanote

⏱ ~70-80 min 💷 from ¥2,580 + ¥210 Luggage: 🧳🧳🧳🧳 4/5

⚡ Fastest

🚌Airport Limousine Bus

⏱ ~90-130 min 💷 from ¥3,600 Luggage: 🧳🧳🧳🧳🧳 5/5

🧳 Best with luggage

💡 N'EX carriages sometimes split at Tokyo — check which cars continue to Shibuya.

💡 Shibuya is on the Yamanote line, so the Skyliner + Yamanote route works well.

💡 For the famous Shibuya Scramble, exit via the Hachikō exit.

✈️ Download CityNav before you fly — Tokyo's transit maps work fully offline, so you can route from the airport with no roaming data.

How much is Narita to Shibuya?

From ~¥2,790 (Skyliner + JR), ¥3,250 (N'EX) or ¥3,600 (limousine bus).

How long does it take?

About 70-85 min by train.

Cheapest way?

A local train combination, though the Skyliner + Yamanote is faster for a bit more.

Best with luggage?

The direct N'EX or the limousine bus.

Late-night?

Trains stop ~22:00-23:00; plan ahead or use an overnight bus.

Can I use an IC card?

Yes on the JR Yamanote leg; reserved-seat trains need their own tickets.