CDG

Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris

Paris, France

Charles de Gaulle Airport is 23 km northeast of central Paris. The RER B train is the fastest and most economical option into the city, while the Roissybus coach delivers you directly to the Opéra district.

RER B Train

The RER B connects all CDG terminals (via the CDGVAL automatic shuttle to terminal 1, then the main train station for T2 and T3). Trains run to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint-Michel, and on to southern Paris/suburbs.

Journey time

30–35 min to Gare du Nord

Cost

€11.80 (single ticket from airport zone)

Tip: Hold onto your ticket — you need it to exit the RER gates in Paris.

Roissybus

Direct coach from CDG to Opéra-Scribe in the 9th arrondissement, running every 15 minutes. Stops at T1, T2, and T3.

Journey time

60–75 min

Cost

€16.60

Tip: Good option if your hotel is near the Grands Boulevards or Opéra.

Le Bus Direct (formerly Les Cars Air France)

Coaches to Étoile/Arc de Triomphe, Gare Montparnasse, and Gare de Lyon. Premium, comfortable option.

Journey time

60–90 min

Cost

€22 single, €37 return

Taxi

Fixed fares apply: €56 to the Right Bank (1st–10th–19th–20th arrondissements) and €66 to the Left Bank. Night and weekend surcharges apply.

Journey time

30–60 min

Cost

fixed €56–66 (+ surcharges)

Tip: Only use official taxis from the rank, clearly marked at Arrivals exits. Reject unofficial offers inside the terminal.

Prices and times are estimates and subject to change. Always check official operator websites for the latest information.

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