Verified airport transfer guide

How to get from CDG to Paris

For most travelers, RER B is the best-value CDG to Paris option because it runs directly into central stations. RoissyBus is useful for Opera, while taxis are simplest for door-to-door trips.

From

Charles de Gaulle Airport

To

Paris

Last verified

2026-05-30

Verified

Best option right now

RER B

RER B usually takes 35-45 min and costs EUR 13.00.

Verified against the listed route sources.

Compare route options

Comparison table with side-by-side timings, prices, and pickup details.

ModeDurationPricePickupBooking method
Train35-45 minEUR 13.00Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV stationBuy the Paris Region Airports ticket from station machines, the official app, or a compatible Navigo Easy or smartphone wallet; keep the ticket until you exit.
Bus50-70 minEUR 16.60RoissyBus stop outside CDG terminalsBuy before boarding or use the official transit app; check current RoissyBus operating details before relying on a late service.
Taxi35-60 minEUR 56.00 - 65.00Official taxi rank outside each terminalJoin the official taxi queue and pay at the end of the ride; fixed CDG-Paris taxi fares depend on the bank of the Seine.

Route options

Compare the verified choices before you travel.

RER B

Train
Duration

35-45 min

Price

EUR 13.00

Pickup point

Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station

Dropoff

Chatelet-Les Halles

Ticket method

Buy the Paris Region Airports ticket from station machines, the official app, or a compatible Navigo Easy or smartphone wallet; keep the ticket until you exit.

RoissyBus

Bus
Duration

50-70 min

Price

EUR 16.60

Pickup point

RoissyBus stop outside CDG terminals

Dropoff

Opera district

Ticket method

Buy before boarding or use the official transit app; check current RoissyBus operating details before relying on a late service.

Paris airport taxi

Taxi
Duration

35-60 min

Price

EUR 56.00 - 65.00

Pickup point

Official taxi rank outside each terminal

Dropoff

Your Paris address

Ticket method

Join the official taxi queue and pay at the end of the ride; fixed CDG-Paris taxi fares depend on the bank of the Seine.

Source trust

Last verified 2026-05-30.

Airport rail ticket claims should stay tied to Ile-de-France Mobilites, and taxi fare language should stay tied to official Paris airport or public-service sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way from CDG to central Paris?

RER B is the best-value choice for most central Paris trips because it runs directly from CDG into major city stations such as Gare du Nord and Chatelet-Les Halles.

How much does it cost to get from CDG to Paris?

The structured data currently lists RER B at EUR 13.00, RoissyBus at EUR 16.60, and official Paris airport taxis at EUR 56.00 - 65.00 depending on destination side.

Should I take RoissyBus or RER B from CDG?

Take RER B for the best value and central rail connections. Take RoissyBus when Opera is close to your hotel or you prefer a direct airport bus.