Narita Terminal 3 has no train station. How to get from Terminal 3 to Tokyo: the 13-minute walk or free shuttle to Terminal 2, or a private car at T3.
Narita Airport has three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, which is used mainly by low-cost carriers. They are spread out and served differently, and the detail that matters most to budget-airline passengers getting from Narita Terminal 3 to Tokyo is this: Terminal 3 has no railway station.
Check your terminal first
Terminals are assigned by airline, and an airline's domestic and international flights sometimes use different terminals. The reliable sources are your ticket and airline notices, or the airline list on the Narita Airport website. When you book a pickup or drop-off, put your terminal in the remarks and our team will confirm the meeting point for it.
Narita Terminal 3 to Tokyo by train: first get to Terminal 2
Narita's railway stations are at Terminals 1 and 2. To catch a train from Terminal 3 you walk through the access corridor to Airport Terminal 2 Station; Narita Airport estimates about 13 minutes from the Terminal 2 Station gates to Terminal 3, noting that the route and time can change with construction. The alternative is the free inter-terminal shuttle bus. For how trains, buses and cars compare from there, see Narita Airport to Tokyo: every option compared.
Travelling light on your own, it is no big deal. With two suitcases, young children, or after a late landing, those extra minutes add up. With a private transfer you are met at Terminal 3 itself, with no walk to Terminal 2.
Luggage and group size on a low-cost trip
Checked-bag allowances on low-cost carriers depend on the fare type (check your airline's rules), so some travellers bring only cabin bags while others buy a full allowance for large cases. Choose the vehicle by your actual count: the Alphard seats 7 with room for 6 bags, the Hiace seats 10 with room for 9. Four friends sharing an Alphard from Narita to central Tokyo pay about ¥5,500 each.
Many low-cost flights land in the evening (see getting to your hotel after a late-night arrival at Narita or Haneda). Rides between 22:00 and 06:00 carry a ¥4,000 surcharge; an Alphard from Narita to central Tokyo, for example, comes to ¥26,000 at night.
Going home: get the departure terminal right
On the way back, check your departure terminal too, especially if you fly out on a different airline from the one you arrived on. Give the flight number and terminal when you book the drop-off, and the driver will take you straight to that terminal's departures level, with no transfer between terminals.
Put your terminal in the booking remarks, and after landing all you need to do is find your driver. Submit your flight on the booking page; for route details see Narita to Tokyo, and for other destinations see all private transfer routes from Narita.
FAQ
- Does Narita Terminal 3 have a train station?
- No. Narita Airport says the walk from the Airport Terminal 2 Station ticket gates to Terminal 3 takes about 13 minutes, and there is also a free inter-terminal shuttle bus. The route and time can change because of construction, so check the official site.
- How do I know which terminal I am arriving at?
- Terminals are assigned by airline. Check your ticket, your airline's notices and the airline list on the Narita Airport website. An airline's domestic and international flights may use different terminals.
- Where will the driver meet me at Narita Terminal 3?
- Note your terminal in the booking remarks; our team will confirm the meeting point for that terminal and let you know.
- My return flight leaves from Terminal 3. What should I enter for the drop-off?
- Give your return flight number and departure terminal when booking, and the driver will take you to that terminal. If you are unsure of the terminal, check with your airline first.