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Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): Getting to Paris

Every way to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport into Paris — compared by speed, price and how easy each is with luggage. Then route the whole journey offline with CityNav.

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Terminals at Charles de Gaulle Airport

CDG has three terminal complexes: T1 (round building, mixed carriers), T2 (huge, split into halls 2A-2G, home to Air France/SkyTeam) and T3 (low-cost/charter). Terminals are linked by the free CDGVAL automated shuttle. The RER B and TGV stations are at T2.

All ways to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris

Transport options from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Paris, compared
Option Duration Price Frequency / Hours Luggage
🚆 RER B ~30-40 min from €13 every 6-15 min
roughly 04:50-00:00
moderate — steps at some stations, can be crowded
🚌 Roissybus ~60-75 min from €16.60 every 15-20 min
roughly 05:15-00:30
good — hold underneath, one central stop
🚌 Le Bus Direct / airport coach ~60-80 min from €18 every 30 min
daytime + evening
good — hold underneath
🚕 Taxi (fixed fare) ~40-60 min flat €56 (Right Bank) / €65 (Left Bank) on demand at ranks
24/7
excellent — door to door, fixed price
📱 Uber / VTC ~40-60 min from €45-€70 on demand
24/7
excellent — door to door

Each option in detail

🚆RER B

→ Central Paris (Gare du Nord / Châtelet-Les Halles)

⏱ ~30-40 min 💷 from €13 🔁 every 6-15 min 🕒 roughly 04:50-00:00

Luggage: moderate — steps at some stations, can be crowded

⚡ Fastest💷 Cheapest
🚌Roissybus

→ Opéra (central Paris)

⏱ ~60-75 min 💷 from €16.60 🔁 every 15-20 min 🕒 roughly 05:15-00:30

Luggage: good — hold underneath, one central stop

🧳 Best with luggage
🚌Le Bus Direct / airport coach

→ Étoile / Eiffel Tower area (services vary)

⏱ ~60-80 min 💷 from €18 🔁 every 30 min 🕒 daytime + evening

Luggage: good — hold underneath

🧳 Best with luggage
🚕Taxi (fixed fare)

→ Central Paris

⏱ ~40-60 min 💷 flat €56 (Right Bank) / €65 (Left Bank) 🔁 on demand at ranks 🕒 24/7

Luggage: excellent — door to door, fixed price

👨‍👩‍👧 Best for families🌙 Late night
📱Uber / VTC

→ Central Paris

⏱ ~40-60 min 💷 from €45-€70 🔁 on demand 🕒 24/7

Luggage: excellent — door to door

🌙 Late night

Insider Tips

💡 Paris taxis to the centre charge a fixed flat fare (€56/€65) — refuse any driver who wants to run the meter.
💡 The RER B is fastest and cheapest but has steps and gets crowded; watch your belongings.
💡 Buy RER tickets from machines or counters; the Paris region now uses the Navigo Easy card / Île-de-France Mobilités app rather than the old carnet.
💡 Free CDGVAL shuttle links all terminals if you land at the wrong one for your onward transfer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is CDG to central Paris?

The RER B is from about €13. Roissybus is €16.60, airport coaches ~€18, and taxis a fixed €56 (Right Bank) or €65 (Left Bank).

What's the fastest way from CDG to Paris?

The RER B reaches Gare du Nord in about 30 minutes and Châtelet in ~35-40 — usually faster than road options.

What's the cheapest way from CDG into Paris?

The RER B, from around €13, is the cheapest single option.

Best CDG option with luggage?

Roissybus or an airport coach store bags and have few stops; the fixed-fare taxi is easiest door-to-door. The RER B has steps and crowds.

How do I get to Paris late at night from CDG?

The RER B runs until around midnight; after that use the fixed-fare taxi or an Uber/VTC. Some Noctilien night buses also serve the airport.

How do I pay for the RER — is there a contactless option?

Buy a ticket from machines/counters or load a Navigo Easy card, or use the Île-de-France Mobilités app on your phone. Keep the ticket until you exit — you need it for the gates.

Data last checked: 2026-08-14 · Sources: RATP, SNCF, Aéroports de Paris. Fares are approximate and can change.

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