Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line

Fastest to Ikebukuro — Skyliner to Nippori, then a short JR Yamanote Line ride. 57 min ride time plus a short transfer. Full comparison below.

Every way to get there

Train times are from Narita Airport Station (Terminal 1); the same trains call at Airport Terminal 2 Station (Terminals 2 and 3) a few minutes later. Bus times are departures from Terminal 3.

Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line

¥2,790

57 min 1 transfer

Recommended

NRT T1 → NIPPORI · ¥2,580 · 44 min · last 23:00 · Keisei Skyliner (Narita Sky Access Line)
NIPPORI → IKEBUKURO · ¥210 · 13 min · last 00:50 · JR Yamanote Line

Use the dedicated Keisei-JR transfer gate at Nippori; you need a JR ticket or an IC card to pass through.

Late-night: connection between lines is not guaranteed — check the last feasible departure.

Narita Shuttle (low-cost bus)

¥2,300

110 min direct last 22:00

CheapestNo transferTraffic riskAbout hourly

NRT T3 → IKEBUKURO · ¥2,300 · 110 min · last 22:00 · Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line (low-cost airport bus): Narita - Ikebukuro Station West Exit

No departures between 07:30 and 09:30 on daily (Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line (low-cost airport bus): Narita - Ikebukuro Station West Exit) — plan around this window.

No departures between 09:30 and 11:30 on daily (Narita Shuttle Ikebukuro Line (low-cost airport bus): Narita - Ikebukuro Station West Exit) — plan around this window.

Coverage note

Hotel-bound Airport Limousine buses also serve the Ikebukuro area — not covered by this tool.

Good to know

How much does it cost from Narita Airport to Ikebukuro?

The cheapest option is the Narita Shuttle (low-cost bus) at ¥2,300 one way. Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line: ¥2,790 one way.

How long does it take from Narita Airport to Ikebukuro?

Keisei Skyliner + JR Yamanote Line: 57 min ride time. Narita Shuttle (low-cost bus): about 110 min depending on traffic. Add transfer and waiting time to plan your arrival.

What time does the last train or bus leave for Ikebukuro?

Last Keisei train from Narita Airport Terminal 1: 23:00 (weekdays), 23:00 (weekends/holidays). Last JR East train from Nippori: 00:50 (weekdays), 00:51 (weekends/holidays). Last airport bus from Narita Airport Terminal 3: 22:00 (Airport Limousine / Kokusai Kogyo / WILLER EXPRESS / Keisei Bus (joint operation)). Late-night: connection between lines is not guaranteed — check the last feasible departure for your full journey.

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Data sources

All fares and times on this page were verified on 2026-07-11 against official operator sources (Keikyu, JR East, Keisei, Airport Limousine, Keihin Kyuko Bus / YCAT, AIRPORT BUS TYO-NRT). Late-night schedules differ — always check the last departure before a late arrival.