Official guide to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport · Paris-CDG
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Getting to and from Paris
CDG is 25 km northeast of central Paris. Multiple transport options are available from every terminal with connections to the city center.
RER B Train
Direct connection to central Paris
Details:
- Duration: 35 minutes to central Paris
- Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes
- Cost: €12.75 one-way
- Operates: 04:50 - 23:30
- Stops: Gare du Nord, Châtelet, St-Michel, Luxembourg
Why choose this option:
Fastest optionMost frequentBudget-friendly
RoissyBus
Direct bus to Opera and Orly airport
Details:
- Duration: 60 minutes to Paris Opera
- Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes
- Cost: €12.50 one-way
- Operates: 06:00 - 23:00
- Direct route to city center
Why choose this option:
Direct serviceNo transfersAffordable
Le Bus Direct
Express coaches to multiple Paris locations
Details:
- Routes to: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Montparnasse
- Duration: 45-90 minutes depending on route
- Cost: €17 one-way
- Premium comfort seats
- WiFi and USB charging available
Why choose this option:
Multiple routesComfortableTourist-friendly
Taxi & Ride-hailing
Official taxis and modern car services
Details:
- Taxi cost: €50-65 to central Paris
- Uber/Bolt available 24/7
- Regulated official taxi ranks outside arrivals
- Journey time: 40-90 min depending on traffic
- Fixed rates available for taxis
Why choose this option:
Door-to-doorFlexibleAvailable 24/7
Car Rental
Self-drive with major rental companies
Details:
- All major companies at airport
- Fuel surcharge added at pickup
- Return at airport or city locations
- Parking available at airport
- International driving permit recommended
Why choose this option:
Maximum flexibilityMultiple locationsVarious vehicle sizes
Parking
Short and long-term parking options
Details:
- Short-stay: €2-5 per hour
- Long-stay: €15-25 per day
- Monthly: €300-500
- Covered and uncovered options
- Easy airport link shuttle
Why choose this option:
Affordable ratesWell-maintainedSafe facilities
Travel times to central Paris
Fastest
RER B: 35 min
Most Comfortable
Le Bus Direct: 45 min
Most Convenient
Taxi: 40-90 min
Most Economical
RoissyBus: 60 min
Useful information
- • Download transport apps: RATP (Paris transit), Taxis.fr, or Google Maps
- • Paris Visite passes offer unlimited public transport access for 1-5 days
- • Keep small change for ticketing machines
- • Night buses available 00:30-05:30 for late arrivals
- • Hotel shuttle services may be available from your accommodation