Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), also known as Roissy Airport, is the largest international airport of Paris is located about 23 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Paris by Public train, RoissyBus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Bolt.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Paris de Gaulle Airport (CDG) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from CDG airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to the City Center (Gare du Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Opera)

	Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
	Public train	40 Min.	11,45 €	Details
	RoissyBus	60 Min.	18 €	Details
	Taxi	45 Min.	60 €	Details
	Private Transfer	45 Min.	65 €	Details
	Uber	45 Min.	50 €	Details
	Bolt	45 Min.	50 €	Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

Public train

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

11,45 € pp (Zone 1-5)

Description:

Train ‘RER B’ from Paris de Gaulle Airport (Train station “Aeroport CDG” in Terminal 2 and in front of Terminal 3) to “Gare du Nord” (City Nord), “Châtelet-Les-Halles” (Centre) & “Denfert-Rochereau” (City South)

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Bus (to northern Paris)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

18 € pp

Description:

‘RoissyBus’ from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Bus stop in front of Terminal 1, 2AC, 2D, 2EF and Terminal 3) to “Paris Opéra” (City North, within walking distance of the popular Montmarte district)

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

60 €

Description:

Taxi from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Taxi ranks in front of Terminal 1, 2AC, 2D, 2EF, 2G and Terminal 3) to central Paris or directly to your accommodation in the city

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

65 €

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Paris or directly to your accommodation in the city

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

50 €

Description:

Uber from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (pick-up according to Uber App) to central Paris or directly to accommodation in the city

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Bolt

Order a Bolt ride ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

50 €

Description:

Bolt from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (pick-up according to Bolt App) to central Paris or directly to your accommodation in the city

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