Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Charles de Gaulle International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at CDG

Charles de Gaulle International Airport is connected to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) and the wider France transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

RER B to Paris centre (Châtelet-Les Halles) in 35 min, €12.10. TGV high-speed trains depart from Terminal 2 to all major French cities.

Bus & Shuttle

Le Bus Direct to Opéra, Étoile, Trocadéro and Montparnasse. Roissybus to Opéra, €16.20.

Taxi

Approximately €50–60 to the Right Bank or €55–65 to the Left Bank, 30–60 min.

Rideshare

Uber and Bolt available from the dedicated VTC pick-up area — not from the main arrivals exit.

Car Rental

All major firms in the car park building connected to Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

Insider tip

RER B can be very crowded evenings and weekends. With large luggage, Le Bus Direct is more comfortable and only marginally slower.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Charles de Gaulle International Airport website before travel.

Pre-Book Your Transfer

Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from CDG to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.

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Car Rental at CDG

Exploring France beyond Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.

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Ground Transport Tips for CDG

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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