Is Narita Express the same as Keisei Skyliner?

Both run non-stop between the airport and the centre of Tokyo and are reservation only, so you have to buy a ticket for a specific train, your seat reservation included as part of the ticket. Typically, the Narita Express offers a half-hourly service, while the Skyliner runs every 40 minutes.



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Keisei Access Express/Keisei Skyaccess If you're needing to get to either of the latter stations (or Ginza or Shimbashi), the Access Express makes a bit more sense than the Skyliner, as it's (sometimes) direct. (Rates updated daily) more expensive than the regular Keisei Main Line trains, so it's a pretty good deal.

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The JR Sobu Line (Rapid Service) is the slower but cheaper JR alternative to the Narita Express. The one way trip takes roughly 90 minutes and costs 1340 yen. There is about one departure per hour.

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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.

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Luggage specifications: Luggage or cardboard box whose sum of length, width and height is no more than 120cm and whose weight is 20kg or less. (Suitcases and golf bags are treated as less than 120cm. Overweight luggage is not accepted.)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Often Skyliner will start running 30-60 minutes prior to park opening. Ask at your hotel what time it will start running. Don't forget to allow time to board Skyliner during rush hour, wait times can be 15-20 minutes during this period. Yes, another reason to get an early start on your day at Walt Disney World!

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The Keisei Skyliner is a high speed limited express service operated by Keisei Electric Railway that runs from Keisei Ueno Station to Narita Airport. Running at a top speed of 160 km per hour the Skyliner provides a speedy and comfortable service between the city and the airport.

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