Though, if you need a faster trip, need to use the subway a lot and if you are going to be doing a lot of sightseeing, or if you are traveling to northern Tokyo or northern Japan by Shinkansen or train, the Skyliner is definitely a better option.
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The Narita Express – also known as N'EX – is the most convenient Tokyo city transfer from and to Narita International Airport, which hosts most of the overseas flights to Japan. This limited express train service is fast, reliable and punctual, and you can ride it for free with your Japan Rail Pass.
Keisei SkylinerIf you're looking for the fastest way to get into Tokyo, you've got it. The Skyliner is a limited express train that will take you from Narita Airport to Nippori Station in 36 mins and Ueno Station in only 41 mins!
Note that the Skyliner is entirely FREE to ride for all guests. You won't be able to access it unless you get to one of its stations, so that could cause some barriers. But you don't need to be staying at one of the hotels on the Skyliner lines to use the service.
Running at speeds of up to 160 kmh (100 mph), the Skyliner is the second fastest train service in Japan behind only the bullet train and it offers the quickest travel time between Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station and Ueno Station at only 41 minutes.
Yes. The JR Pass is valid on the JR lines that connects the main airports to the main cities. If you land in Narita Airport, you can take the Narita Express to connect to Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro stations.
The Keisei Skyliner is quicker and sometimes cheaper. But does not serve central Tokyo stations such Shinjuku. It's a private railway, so a JR pass is not valid. The Narita Express is slower and less frequent.
For limited express reserved seat tickets, even when you miss the train, you will be entitled to be seated in an non-reserved seat in an Ordinary car on a later train on the same day. However, if you use a reserved seat, you will be required to pay the full amount of the Limited Express reserved seat charge.
If you bought a Japan Rail Pass in advance, it includes unlimited train rides on the Narita Express. If you're a little hungry, you can purchase food and drinks to enjoy en route as you relax and look forward to your stay in Japan. There is also a restroom that you can use to freshen up.
Going to Narita, trains begin from or stop at only a handful of stations including Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa, Yokohama and Tokyo Station (where N'EX trains are split or combined) before arriving at Terminal 1 Station or Terminal 2 & 3 Station.