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SaganWasHere · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:16 am Post subject: From Shinjuku to Narita airport

How would I go about doing this?

Would I have to go from Shinjuku to Tokyo station, then get on the Narita Express? Or could I take the train direct from Shinjuku?

Thanks!

Smile

azarashi sushi · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 562 Location: Shinjuku

You can take the Narita Express direct from Shinjuku station. No problems. Just go to the midori no mado guchi and get your ticket. Easy!

Apsara · Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 2142 Location: Tokyo, Japan

They run less often from Shinjuku than from Tokyo though. If you are looking at a long wait or having to go to the airport really early, you might want to take the Chuo line to Tokyo and changing to the Narita Express (make sure you buy your N'EX ticket in advance).

Khyron · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 291 Location: Tokyo Metro City

http://grace.hyperdia.com/cgi-english/hyperWeb.cgi

Use that site.

JL · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 241 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA

Khyron,
I only took a quick glance, but the site you link to seems to be for using the Chuo and Keisei lines to go from Shinjuku to Narita. Maybe if I drilled down further, there would be Narita Express info. --don't know.

Sagan,
If you're traveling with any amount of baggage, you'll want to minimize train transfers and all the attendant forced marches from platform to platform with luggage in tow. Stick with the Narita Express from Shinjuku to the airport. Or, take the Limousine Bus, which departs from Shinjuku Station in frequent intervals (roughly every 15 minutes). You can both buy your ticket and board the bus around the corner from the Keio Department store (half way down towards the Lumine Department store --just ask anyone where to find the Limousine Bus. It's slightly cheaper and departs far more frequently than the train (NRT Xpress). The bus actually has a few departures from other major stations in Tokyo, too. (Ikebukuro, Chofu --to name a few.) But by far, the most are from Shinjuku. Ordinarily, you won't need a reservation, but if you want to be sure, you can phone in a reservation, make one online (I "think"), or just drop by the ticket window a day early (or a few hours earlier on the day) pre-purchase a ticket.

SaganWasHere · Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:15 am Post subject:

Thanks everyone for the help! Smile

I think I'm going to take the Keio highwaybus.

Very Happy

azarashi sushi · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 562 Location: Shinjuku

I'll just add, whichever option you choose, it would be worth checking the time table in advance and getting your ticket in advance, especially if you're planning to go around Christmas time.

Which station are you actually coming from?

SaganWasHere · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:59 am Post subject:

azarashi sushi · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 562 Location: Shinjuku

In that case, yes you're definitely better off with the bus!

Have a good trip!