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Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport to City Centre

Nadia Anagnostopoulou

August 10, 2023

To get from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the city centre of Paris, you have 4 transfer options; taxi, private transfer, train or bus. The fastest way to reach the city centre is by taxi as it takes just 30 minutes. A taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris is charged by a flat rate and will cost you between €55 and €62, depending on whether you’re travelling to the Left or Right banks.

An alternative, cheaper transfer option is taking the regional RER train. This takes around 30 minutes to reach the city and costs only €11.45. Another popular budget option is the Roissybus. Tickets cost €16.20, but it has the longest journey time, taking around 60 minutes to reach the centre.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€63	30min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€62	30min	24/7
Train	€22.90	30min	04:53–22:35
Bus	€32.40	60min	06:00–00:30

How to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to city centre by taxi

Taking a taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the city centre of Paris is definitely the quickest and most convenient transfer option. Taxis are readily available outside all 3 terminals and will take only 30 minutes to reach the city centre.

Taxi fare from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to city centre

Taxis from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Paris city centre are charged at a flat rate. It will cost you €55 to travel to the Right bank of Paris, and €62 to travel into the Left bank.

There is no charge for luggage, however, they will charge €4 per person in your party after the first 4 people.

*If you book your Paris CDG Airport transfer in advance you might get a better fixed price.

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Taxis at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Cost

€62

Trip Duration

30 Min

*Rates vary depending on the location of your destination in Paris.

Convenience

Value

Safety

Taxis are available 24/7 from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Where do I get it from?

As soon as you walk outside of the arrivals gate at T1, T2 or T3, you will see a line of taxis waiting to pick you up.

Convenience

Jumping into a taxi after a long flight is definitely the most convenient option. You’ll arrive at your destination in comfort, and you’ll get some amazing views of the city along the way.

Editor’s Note

If you're in a hurry to arrive to your destination, or if you have a lot of luggage, then taking a taxi will definitely be the best option for you.

Useful Tips

Be sure to carry change in cash, most drivers don't accept cards.

Taxi drivers will charge €4 per person after the first 4 people in your party.

Some drivers may not speak good English. Be sure to have your address written down and to hand.

Taxis at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport don't have a specific colour. You will need to look for the 'Taxi Parisien' sign on top.

How to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Paris city centre by train

Taking a train from Paris Airport to the city centre is a fast and fairly cheap transfer option. The RER B train runs directly from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) every 10 to 15 minutes and takes around 30 minutes to reach the city centre.

Central Paris stops:

Denfert-Rochereau, Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, Châtelet-Les-Halles, Gare du Nord.

How much is the train from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to city centre?

A one-way train ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the city centre of Paris will cost €11.45 for adults and children under the age of 4 travel for free.

*Tickets can be purchased from the booths or machines at the RER or TGV stations.