Tickets

To get from Narita Airport to Tokyo, you can take the Keisei Skyliner. The Skyliner departs from Ueno or Nippori, taking about 40 minutes.

From Haneda Airport, the Shuttle Bus is a convenient option, departing from locations like Tokyo Station or Shibuya, with a travel time of 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.

Both services have frequent departures, ensuring easy access to the city.

Tickets metro and other public transportation can be purchased at:

  • On this website, clicking here
  • Ticket machines located at all train and metro stations
  • Convenience stores: Some stores like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart also offer ticket services for trains and buses.
  • Tokyo Travel Cards: Offer unlimited travel for a set period (1, 2 or 3 days). Prices range from about €7 for a 1-day pass to €12 for a 3-day pass.
  • Greater Tokyo Pass: Offer unlimited travel on all urban public transports in Greater Tokyo Area (Kanto Region) for 5 days.

If you’d like to travel outside Tokyo there are other options:

  • Osaka Travel Cards: Offer unlimited travel for a set period (1, 2 or 3 days). Prices range from about €7 for a 1-day pass to €15,50 for a 3-day pass.
  • Fuji Hakone Pass: Offer unlimited travel on various transportation in the Fuji area and Hakone area for 3 days and a round trip from/to Tokyo.

Before boarding, you have to exchange your voucher and collect a paper ticket. You can do that at the ticket vending machines for travellers that are installed at major stations of the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway.

The Tokyo metro generally operates from around 5:00 AM to midnight. However, specific times may vary slightly depending on the line and station. Trains usually arrive every 3-5 minutes during peak hours and every 6-10 minutes during off-peak hours.

In the Tokyo subway, children aged 6-11 can travel at half the adult fare, while children under 6 can travel for free when accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are valid for 24/48/72 hours after the first validation on all Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines.

In the Conet Pass, you can not only use the metro to travel around all of Tokyo, but you also get access to free guides for Tokyo’s best restaurants and bars, discounts on tickets to major attractions, and a helpful guide with essential information on how to navigate Japan’s transportation system.