CDG to central Paris
Charles de Gaulle sits about 25 km northeast of the city, so every option is a real commitment of time, not a quick hop. The good news: Paris runs a fast rail link and a fixed-price taxi fare into the centre, so you rarely need to guess what a ride should cost. Pick by your luggage, the hour, and how many of you are travelling - confirm live times before you set off, as schedules shift seasonally and during strikes.
Your options, ranked
RER B train (regional rail)
Solo and budget travellers, anyone heading near a central RER stop with light luggageFollow 'Paris by Train / RER' signs from any terminal; CDG has two stations (Terminal 2 and Terminal 1 via the free CDGVAL shuttle). Buy a single Paris-region ticket at the machines or counter, or tap a contactless card/phone at the gate. It runs direct to Gare du Nord, Chatelet-Les Halles and Saint-Michel.
Roissybus (airport bus)
Travellers staying near Opera who prefer a single seat and no stairsDeparts all terminals and runs to Opera (rue Scribe), in the heart of the Right Bank near big hotels. Buy with a contactless card on board or at the machine; it is covered by some Paris travel passes. One seated ride, room for cases, but subject to road traffic.
Official taxi (fixed fare)
Groups of 3-4, late arrivals, heavy luggage, or door-to-door with no transfersUse only the marked taxi rank outside arrivals - never accept a driver who approaches you inside the terminal. Paris sets a flat regulated fare into the city, so the meter is not in play: EUR 56 to the Right Bank (north of the Seine) or EUR 65 to the Left Bank, for up to four passengers. Confirm the flat fare with the driver before leaving.
Ride-hail (Uber / Bolt / FreeNow)
Those who want app payment and a tracked ride, when the quote beats the taxiBook in the app and meet your driver at the signed rideshare pickup zone, not the taxi rank. Fares are dynamic and surge at peak times and late at night, so they can land above or below the fixed taxi flat fare. Check the quoted price before you confirm.
Private transfer / chauffeur (premium)
Families, business travellers, and anyone prioritising a guaranteed greeter and fixed pricePre-book a car service online for a fixed, all-in price with a name-board meet-and-greet at arrivals. Worth it if you land late, travel with a family, or simply want zero uncertainty. Confirm the meeting point and flight-tracking policy when you book.
Before you go
- Ignore anyone offering a 'taxi' or 'lift' inside the terminal or by the doors - licensed Paris taxis only pick up from the marked outdoor rank, and the city-centre fare is a fixed flat rate, not a meter quote you have to haggle over.
- The classic mistake is assuming the RER B runs reliably 24/7 - it does not. The last trains leave around midnight, partial-line works are common evenings and weekends, and strikes can suspend service, so check live status and have a taxi or bus as a backup for late arrivals.
Confirm live departure times on the day - schedules change.