What is the best way to get from CDG airport to Paris?
Choose the RER B if the complete rail journey suits your luggage and mobility needs; compare a taxi or quoted private transfer for a door-to-door option. In 2026, the airport rail ticket is €14 full fare per traveler. The direct Parisian taxi base fare between CDG and Paris is €56 to the Right Bank or €65 to the Left Bank.
Compare the whole journey
Map the route from your actual arrival terminal to your hotel, not only to a central station. Include station access, connections and the final walk. For a car, check the pickup point and allow for traffic. Do not treat a generic travel-time estimate as a guarantee.
Use the applicable price
Service-Public’s 2026 taxi notice gives the airport taxi fares and applicable supplements. The taxi base price is per vehicle; it is not a quote for a private chauffeur, suburban hotel or multi-stop journey. IDFM’s airport rail ticket page confirms the full fare and the product’s coverage.
A private transfer needs its own written quote. Check the vehicle, luggage capacity, waiting allowance, flight-delay policy and cancellation terms. Do not assume a name sign means every delay or extra request is included.
Make the pickup or validation straightforward
For an airport-rank taxi, follow the official taxi signs rather than an unsolicited approach. For a booking, match the meeting details with your saved confirmation. For rail, validate the correct support and keep it accessible until you leave the network.
See the full CDG transport comparison and our ticket-validation checklist. The broader Paris travel-pitfalls guide covers other payment and booking checks.
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Information checked
Practical information checked on October 6, 2026. Recheck official fares and conditions before your trip.
Related questions
Is the airport taxi fare per person?
No. The qualifying direct-journey base fare is per vehicle. Check applicable supplements and whether your destination is within Paris.
Is a prebooked private transfer always cheaper?
No. It is a separately quoted service. Compare the total and the pickup and waiting arrangements, not just the advertised starting price.
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