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Paris airport transfers
Compare rail, metro, bus and taxi for your actual arrival.
Archive photograph · 2021-10 · Syced · CC0 1.0. Paris–Charles-de-Gaulle Terminal 2E, proportionally resized and format-converted. CDG context only, not Orly or Beauvais; not a transfer map or evidence of current access, services or conditions. Syced ↗
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key points: CDG · Orly · Beauvais · Taxi
Terminal to Paris, without a fictional total
Choose arrival airport, bank, party and luggage. The verdict compares published prices and times only; waiting, traffic and the last mile still require a live check.
Quick read
Compare the known best rail/bus cost with the fixed taxi fare without mistaking it for the complete hotel transfer price.
RER B
- Published time
- 25 min to Gare du Nord · 40 min to Châtelet
- You reach
- Gare du Nord or Châtelet, then onward transfer
- Why it fits
- The clearest central rail transfer from CDG.
- Know before going
- Platforms, stairs and a final connection with luggage.
Official taxi
- Published time
- Time varies with traffic
- You reach
- Paris address, from the official rank
- Why it fits
- Fixed Paris fare and door-to-door travel.
- Know before going
- Time depends on traffic; any booking supplement is excluded.
Express bus 9517
- Published time
- Time varies by departure; check the dated timetable
- You reach
- Saint-Denis-Pleyel, then Metro
- Why it fits
- A very low-cost first leg into the north of the network.
- Know before going
- It is not a direct hotel transfer; onward travel must be added. The old 30-minute figure is not guaranteed; 9517 timetable checked 18 October 2026.
Bus 350 or 351
- Published time
- 60–90 min depending on route and traffic
- You reach
- Porte de la Chapelle or Nation
- Why it fits
- The cheapest first leg towards Paris.
- Know before going
- Slow, traffic-sensitive and rarely ideal with heavy luggage.
Your arrival chain
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Choose by airport, not by habit
CDG, Orly and Beauvais do not share the same distance, terminus or best transfer. From CDG, RER B reaches Gare du Nord in about 25 minutes and Châtelet in 40. From Orly, line 14 publishes 23 minutes to Gare de Lyon and 26 to Châtelet. Beauvais requires a road leg of at least 1h30 to La Villette depending on traffic.
The price that can actually be compared
The Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket costs €14 per adult in 2026 for RER B to CDG or line 14 to Orly. Official taxis have a per-vehicle fixed fare between Paris and CDG or Orly: €56 or €65 from CDG, €45 or €36 from Orly depending on the bank. A booking supplement may apply. FRA9 compares this known component, not a fictional door-to-door total.
Party, luggage and bank change the verdict
One person with cabin luggage usually benefits from rail. For three or four people, the fixed taxi fare divided across the party can become competitive, especially with large bags. The bank matters: Orly–Left Bank is fixed at €36, while CDG–Left Bank is €65. The tool explains its choice without presenting a score as live availability.
Budget routes need a second leg
Express bus 9517 links RoissyPôle with Saint-Denis-Pleyel for a Bus-Tram ticket, but its duration depends on the departure and traffic. The timetable dated 24 August 2026, checked on 18 October, does not support guaranteeing the old 30-minute figure: select the day, direction and departure in the official timetable. Buses 350 and 351 take roughly 60–90 minutes. These amounts may not cover the final connection. Beauvais Aérobus costs €17.90 online per adult one way, after which the address still has to be reached from La Villette.
Late arrival or engineering works
This guide does not guarantee operating hours. Line 14 usually operates around 05:30–00:30 and Orlyval 06:00–23:35, but works, incidents and the travel date take priority. For a late arrival, open live network status and directions before ruling out an official taxi.
Avoid outdated information
Orlybus ended permanently on 3 March 2025. Any article still recommending it is obsolete. Do not accept terminal touts either: use the official rank, check the bank of the address and keep the receipt. Beauvais has no comparable published Paris flat fare; ask for a quote rather than trusting an invented estimate.
From terminal to hotel
Add terminal walking, waiting, transfer and the last mile to every displayed time. At CDG, check the terminal and RER station; at Orly, follow signs for line 14 or Orlyval; at Beauvais, confirm the Aérobus departure linked to the flight. Reaching Châtelet or La Villette is not yet reaching the hotel.
Final check before paying
On the day, check RATP or Île-de-France Mobilités live status, then confirm price and departure point with the operator. Prices in this guide were verified on 5 September 2026. The tool invents no traffic, waiting time, taxi availability or ticket availability.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest public transport from CDG to Paris?
RER B takes about 25 minutes to Gare du Nord and 40 to Châtelet. These are official approximate rail times; waiting and the final connection are extra.
Metro line 14 or taxi from Orly?
Line 14 is strong for solo travellers or light luggage; the official rail time to Gare de Lyon is 23 minutes. For three or four people with heavy luggage on the Left Bank, the €36 fixed taxi fare may fit better.
Is Beauvais Airport close to Paris?
No. The official A04 Aérobus takes from 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic and ends at La Villette; plan the onward Paris leg separately.
Does Orlybus still operate?
No. RATP ended Orlybus on 3 March 2025. Check line 14, Orlyval/RER B or official taxis rather than following older guides.
Are Paris airport taxi fares fixed?
Official taxi fares between Paris and CDG or Orly are fixed by bank. In 2026 they are €56/€65 for CDG and €45/€36 for Orly; a booking supplement may be extra.
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