Narita Sky Acess was started in the year 201, since its inception, it is connecting Keisei-Takasago Station and Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station. The Narita Sky access provides you the budget travel to various stations of Tokyo.
1. Route map
Narita Sky access connects Keisei-Takasago Station and Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station. The above photo shows the Keisei Narita Airport Line. Please refer the official site to know about getting to a particular station.
2. Fare
Narita Sky access is a big competitor to the N’EX trains, the one way trip to Ueno, Nippori cost an adult around 2470 Yen and for children the cost is 1240 Yen. The cost of Narita sky access are less compared to Narita Express(N’EX).
3. Technical details
The total length of operation of Narita Sky access is about 52 km, with the track gauge of 1,435 mm. The train gets its power from a 1500 volt overhead catenary and runs with a maximum speed of 160 kmph. Currently, the following trains are employed in Narita Sky access: Keisei 3000 series, Keisei 3050 series, Keisei 3700 series, Keisei AE series, Keikyu 600 series, Keikyu N1000 series.
4. Special discount Tickets
The Narita Sky access provides special discount tickets to boost the travel in the local area. Below are the special discount tickets that are available.
Skyliner Discount Ticket
You get a special discount when you purchase the tickets online, through a travel agency or aboard your flight. You get a discount of 270 Yen and 640 Yen for one way trip and round trip respectively.
Keisei Skyliner & Tokyo Subway Ticket
Ride the Narita sky access 0r any Tokyo subway line for unlimited time! You heard me right, these tickets are available in 24, 48, or 72 hours. Choose what is best for you.
ShitamatiBiyori Pass
Explore the Tokyo’s Lower town the Shitamachi with this pass, the pass is available for one way trip as well as round trip. In addition, you get special discounts at all the shops on this line.
5. PASMO
PASMO is a rechargeable contactless smart card that can be used on railways and bus lines in the Tokyo. Pass through the automatic ticket gates in a hassle free manner by just touching the card to the card reader and that’s it you are ready to board the train; get to your favorite location.
If you run out of money, you can recharge it in 1,000 yen increments. This is the simple, and time-saving method to board a train!
6. Access express and Rapid limited express
Both the services are very much similar but they differ in cost and the route the trains take. The Rapid limited express costs less than the Access(via Narita Sky access line) but takes much longer time to reach the same destination.
7. Skyliner Coupon
This coupon can be purchased outside of Japan via a travel agency, and exchange the coupon for a Narita sky access ticket at the Skyliner ticket counters and ride the Skyliner to Tokyo. You can exchange your coupon at Skyliner Ticket Counter at Narita Airport terminal 1, 2, and 3 stations.
Have a good trip and travel!
