Best Ways to Get from CDG Airport to Paris

• Cost: Full rate €13 (one-way, adult ticket), Reduced rate €6,5

• Time: 35–40 minutes to central Paris (Gare du Nord, Châtelet, Saint-Michel)

• Pros: Fast, affordable, runs every 10–15 minutes.

• Cons: Can be crowded with luggage, not ideal late at night.

 Tip: Buy tickets at official SNCF machines. Keep your ticket until you exit the station — you’ll need it to get out.

 Best for: Budget travelers, solo travelers, light luggage.

Passengers eligible for a 50% discount on single Bus-Tram tickets:

• Children aged 4 to under 10 years old.
• Holders of a Solidarité Transport pass.
• Holders of a « Familles nombreuses » card marked “valid in Île-de-France” (more details available at [carte-familles nombreuses.gouv.fr](https://www.carte-familles-nombreuses.gouv.fr/home)).
• Holders of a certified disability card.
• ONAC cardholders (Office national des combattants et des victimes de guerre – French veterans and war victims body) with a single blue stripe.
• Persons accompanying a passenger with a certified disability.
• Groups of young people:
  At least 10 participants under 16 years old with their chaperone, or
  Middle and high school students (including final-year students) travelling in groups of 10 or more with a teacher.

Note: This discount does not apply to buses and trams. Chaperones must present a duly completed and signed statement.

• School or extracurricular groups: At least 8 children from a primary school or primary school recreation group, travelling with their chaperone. Chaperones must present a duly completed and signed statement.

Where to buy tickets

In stations

• At ticket desks and ticket machines in all metro and RER stations.

Online

• Through the Île-de-France Mobilités app and other official distributor apps, which allow you to buy and use digital transport tickets across the Île-de-France network.

• Via the Bonjour RATP app, developed by RATP Smart Systems, where tickets can be loaded onto a Navigo Easy pass or used directly with a smartphone or smartwatch.

• Cost: €13 per ticket

• Time: 60 minutes (depends on traffic)

• Pros: Comfortable, direct to central Paris (Opéra district).

• Cons: Slower than train during peak traffic.

 Best for: Travelers staying near Opéra, Louvre, or Right Bank hotels.

How to purchase and validate tickets:

• Online

• From the driver

• By tapping a contactless bank card on the dedicated reader (VISA or MASTERCARD).

When using a bank card, simply tap it on the reader. The terminal will process the transaction and display the message “voyage validé”, confirming that the ticket has been purchased and validated.

• In our stations: 
  at ticket desks and ticket machines in our metro and RER stations

• Bus 350: To Gare de l’Est

• Bus 351: To Nation

• Cost: €2.30 (single ticket, use Navigo or contactless card)

• Time: 70–90 minutes

• Pros: Very cheap.

• Cons: Slow, multiple stops, not ideal with luggage.

 Best for: Ultra-budget travelers or locals with Navigo passes.

Where to buy tickets

Online

• Through the Île-de-France Mobilités app or the Bonjour RATP app, where tickets can be loaded onto a Navigo Easy pass or used directly on a smartphone or smartwatch.

By SMS (before boarding a bus, local numbers only)

• Write an SMS with the number of your bus route (e.g., BUS350).

• Send it to 93100.

• You will receive a ticket by SMS, valid for 1 hour.

• Show this SMS ticket to the driver when boarding.

On board buses

• Directly from the driver.

In stations

• At ticket desks and ticket machines in all metro and RER stations.

• Cost: €56 (Right Bank), €65 (Left Bank)

• Time: 45–60 minutes (traffic-dependent)

• Pros: Fixed price, direct to hotel, comfortable with luggage.

• Cons: More expensive than train/bus.

 Tip: Only take official taxis from the marked taxi ranks. Ignore unlicensed drivers who approach you.

 Best for: Families, groups, or those with heavy luggage.

Book your taxi in advance

Depending on the time of year and the number of arriving flights, the wait at the taxi rank can be long. Booking a taxi in your name guarantees peace of mind and saves time.

• Online booking
• Alpha Taxis – official website • Tel.: 01 45 85 85 85
• G7 – official website • Tel.: 36 07 (€0.15/min)
• Hype Taxis – official website

• Cost: €70–€120 (depending on company & extras)

• Time: 45–60 minutes

• Pros: Meet & greet at arrivals, luxury vehicles, hassle-free.

• Cons: Pricier than regular taxis.

 Best for: Business travelers, honeymooners, or anyone who wants a stress-free arrival.

Book your taxi in advance

• Online reservation

• Cost: ~€20–€30 per person

• Time: Varies (depends on number of drop-offs)

• Pros: Cheaper than private transfers, door-to-door service.

• Cons: Can be slow if multiple stops before yours.

 Best for: Couples or small groups on mid-range budgets.

• Cost: €45–€70 (varies with traffic & demand)

• Time: 45–60 minutes

• Pros: Easy app booking, often cheaper than private transfers.

• Cons: Surge pricing during peak times.

 Best for: Tech-savvy travelers, flexible budgets.

•  On a budget? → RER B Train or Public Bus.

•  Staying central (Opéra area)? → RoissyBus.

•  Family or heavy luggage? → Official Taxi.

•  Want comfort & ease? → Private transfer or chauffeur.

•  Flexible & app-driven? → Uber.

There’s no single “best” way to get from CDG Airport to Paris — it depends on what you value most: price, convenience, or comfort.
Plan ahead, avoid unofficial drivers, and you’ll start your Paris trip smoothly.