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Getting to Tsukuba

This page will help you get to Tsukuba (specifically the "Tsukuba transit Center"). All fares are one way.

From Tokyo

Train (TX Tsukuba Line)

Take the TX Tsukuba Line located underground at the Akihabura Station

Time
Tsukuba Line

Rapid - 45 min or Local - 55 min

Cost
Tsukuba Line

(Akihabura) 1100 yen

From Tokyo Station

Bus (Joban Express)
Take Joban Express bus from the Yaesu South exit of Tokyo Station to TsukubaCenter.

Time
Approx. 80 min

Cost
1250 yen

From NaritaAirport (Int'l)

Bus (Airport Liner NATT's)
Take the Airport Liner NATT's from NaritaAirport to TsukubaCenter.
There is an express bus service operating between Narita It is not necessary to make reservations when travelling from the airport to Tsukuba. You can buy the tickets at the Keisei Counter on the first floor of the arrival lobby of the airport.

Time
Approx. 90 min

Cost
2500 yen (adult)
1250 yen (child)

Taxi
The airport is about 40km from Tsukuba, so you can take a taxi, but it will be expensive.

Time
Approx. 60 min

Cost
Likely at least 22000 yen

From HanedaAirport (Domestic)

Bus (Haneda Limousine Bus)
There is a limousine bus service operating between HanedaAirport and Tsukuba Bus Terminal.

Route
HanedaAirport
Namiki Ohashi
Namiki 1chome
Sengen 1chome
Takezono 2chome
TsukubaCenter

Time
80-110 minutes to Tsukuba
90-120 minutes to Haneda
Depends on traffic

Cost
1800 yen (adult)
900 yen (child)
(as of Jan 1, 2003)

Further information
Keisei Skyliner www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/keisei_us/top.html
Kanto Tetsudo www.kantetsu.co.jp (for airport and express buses)
Narita Airport www.narita-airport.or.jp
Narita Express www.jreast.co.jp/nex

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