Comparison of various transport means from CDG (Roissy) to Paris

In this article, for those who are landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, also known as Roissy or simply by its initials, CDG, you will be able to find all the information you need in order to reach the centre of Paris and start your well deserved holidays in the best possible way.

First of all, you should be aware that there are five different means of transport available: private taxis, public taxis, trains, buses and shuttle services. Each means of transport has its advantages which we will analyse in detail in the paragraphs below which also include a series of tips for using the schedules and the timetables of the different services.

The mode of transport that undoubtedly stands out when it comes to comfort and convenience, and not forgetting the savings that can be made, is a private taxi service. What is covered by a private taxi service? This means that there will be a driver who will be waiting directly outside the doors of the Arrivals Hall and who will be easy to find as he will be carrying a sign showing the name of the client who has booked this service in advance. It is a private service, in other words, you would not be sharing the taxi with other people and you will travel directly to your destination. The significant difference compared to a public taxi is that the price of the transfer is fixed which means making great savings in comparison to the extremely expensive (and sometimes rather dishonest) local taxi firms. The price starts from €55.00 per vehicle. If you are travelling with your family or a group of friends, a private taxi is the most convenient means of transport as well as being one of the most competitive when it comes to pricing. For example, with four people travelling, the price of the transfer will be a bargain equating to just €13.75 per person! Check availability on our Paris Airport Taxi web page.

Travelling by car from Charles de Gaulle to Paris: approximately 35 kilometres away from the city centre.

A Private Taxi is the quickest and most convenient way to reach the centre of Paris.  A professional driver will be responsible for accompanying you to your accommodation directly, without any changes or stress, in the shortest time possible.  What could be better than having somebody waiting for your arrival at an airport with which you are not familiar?  Well, first of all there is the convenience, but this option can also result in making a saving.  In fact, a private taxi is unquestionably the most comfortable and convenient option and, if you are travelling with family or a group of friends, it also becomes one of the cheapest ways to travel.

HOW MUCH DOES A TAXI COST FROM CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT (ROISSY) TO CENTRAL PARIS?

By booking a private taxi at Taxileader.net, you will have the security of a fixed price for the transfer by taxi from CDG Airport to your accommodation in central Paris. With our trusted drivers, you can relax and won't have to worry about anything - such as the journey taking longer and thus paying more as can be the case with a regular taxi. When you travel with a Private Taxi, you can be assured of an honest driver who isn't interested in taking the longest route so you can start your holidays without any worries from the first moment that you set foot on French soil!

By booking the airport shuttle from Charles de Gaulle, (Roissy), you will be able to travel to your accommodation in Paris via a comfortables means of transport that can accommodate up to 8 passengers. The shuttle service from Paris combines the comfort and convenience of a taxi at a price that is almost equivalent to the bus. In this way, it is possible to travel at a lower cost without having to sacrifice on comfort and convenience.

HOW DOES THE SHUTTLE SERVICE WORK?

A driver will be waiting for the shuttle's passengers in front of the information point in the arrivals terminal in order to accompany each of them to where they are staying.

Getting the train from Charles de Gaulle Airport into central Paris is one of the cheaper options available.  The fast train which is popularly known as the RER (B) can be taken straight from CDG airport approximately every 20 minutes enabling you to disembark at one of the many stops in the centre of the French capital.  The RER Line B stops are numerous but there aren't as many as there are on the metro which stretches across the capital like a network of capillaries (every 500 metres).  For this reason, it is nearly always necessary to change the mode of transport in order to reach the stop that is closest to where you are staying.

Map of the routes on the RER (B) from Charles de Gaulle (which takes around 50 minutes):

The Roissybus is the bus service that connects Charles de Gaulle Airport with the centre of Paris, more specifically, with the Opera Garnier.  The service runs every day of the year, every 15 - 20 minutes but, it is only operative between 06:00 and 00:30 hours.  The price of an adult ticket is €12.00.  Tickets can be purchased from the automatic ticket dispensers at the stations or from the driver. The Roissybus is indoubtedly one of the cheapest means of transport but it is only really convenient for visitors who have found accommodation which is close to one of the stops, otherwise it will be necessary to change onto another mode of transport.  The average journey time is around 80 minutes.

Map of the route that the Roissybus takes from Charles de Gaulle (around 70 to 80 minutes):

To reach the centre of Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport it is also possible to take one of the daytime buses (numbers 350 and 351) both of which leave only from Roissypôle which is situated about 250 metres from the Terminal 3 building.  The bus is undoubtedly the cheapest option but you shouldn't expect it to be the most comfortable option.  Generally, in order to reach your accommodation, you will need to change your means of transport at some point.

Bus N°350 - Gare de l'est

The number 350 bus connects CDG airport to Gare de l'Est, in other words, with the eastern station located in the 10th arrondisement.  The buses run around every 30 minutes but this does depend on the day.  The service is available from 05:45 to 21:30 hours.  In order to check the up to date timetables: BUS SCHEDULES AND STOPS FOR THE 350 BUS.

Bus N°351 - Place de la Nation

The number 351 bus connects CDG airport to Place de la Nation, (also known as Nation–Trône), in other words, the 12th arrondisement.  The buses run around every 30 minutes but this does depend on the day.  The service is available from 07:00 to 21:37 hours.  In order to check the up to date timetables: BUS SCHEDULES AND STOPS FOR THE 351 BUS.

Noctilines N140 e N143

The Noctiliens buses, N140 and N143 are two lines that run at night connecting Charles de Gaulle airport with the centre of Paris (Gare de l'Est) on reasonably similar routes.  The service operates from 00:30 to 05:30 with a trip approximately every 30 minutes.SCHEDULES AND ROUTE N140 -  SCHEDULES AND ROUTE N143

Le Bus Direct and the OuiBus are two bus services that travel the route from Charles de Gaulle airport to the centre of Paris with strategic stops in the city centre.  For example, Le Bus Direct makes five stops:  Porte Maillot, Etoile, Champs Élysées, Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower.  The Ouibus makes five different stops:  Bercy, Trocadero, Marne la Vallé, the Eiffel Tower, St. Denis University. The average journey time for both is around 75 minutes to the terminus.  They run every 30 mintues from 05:15 to 23:00 hours.  The price of a ticket on Le Bus Direct is €17.00 and a return ticket costs €30.00. For more information see: SCHEDULE AND ROUTE FOR THE OUIBUS

Map of the routes for Le Bus Direct and the Ouibus from Charles de Gaulle to the Eiffel Tower: