CDG to Paris: RER, Taxi & Private Transfer Guide
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Quick answer
From RER B trains to flat-rate taxis, here is exactly how to get from Charles de Gaulle airport to central Paris, with current prices and honest time estimates.
For a direct Parisian taxi journey between CDG and Paris in 2026, the base vehicle fare is €56 to the Right Bank or €65 to the Left Bank. The airport rail ticket costs €14 per traveler at full fare. A private transfer has its own quoted price and booking conditions.
Choose the arrival that fits your trip
Start with your hotel’s full address, your arrival terminal, your luggage and your mobility needs. Compare the complete airport-to-hotel journey, not just the time on the train or the taxi’s base price. One easy rail connection can suit a couple with small bags; several stairs and a long final walk may make a car more useful.
For two adults at full fare, two airport rail tickets total €28. A direct taxi’s base fare is for the vehicle, not for each person. That comparison does not include a private-transfer quote or any applicable taxi supplement. Official taxi tariffs and official airport rail ticket.
Taxi: the fare, the line and the destination
The €56/€65 tariffs apply to direct Parisian taxi trips between CDG and Paris, in either direction. They are not a quote for Disneyland, Versailles, a suburban hotel or a private chauffeur. Check which side of the Seine your Paris address is on.
Published Paris taxi supplements include €4 for an immediate reservation, €7 for an advance reservation, and €5.50 for each passenger from the fifth onward. Ask which, if any, apply to your booking. Do not simply add every supplement to every airport ride. Service-Public’s 2026 tariff notice.
Follow the airport’s taxi signs and use the designated line. Do not follow an unsolicited offer in arrivals. For a transfer you have booked, match the pickup details with your confirmation; a person holding your name is not the whole verification. The Paris police visitor leaflet supports the taxi-line advice; its historical fare table is not used here.
RER B: check the ticket and the whole route
For the airport rail journey, check the Paris Region <> Airports ticket, €14 full fare in 2026. If you already have a pass, check its airport coverage before buying another product. Use the official journey planner for your date and your hotel’s address, including any disruption or final connection. Airport ticket and conditions.
Validate the correct support and keep it accessible until you leave the network. A ticket purchase receipt is not a substitute for validation. Travelers using Navigo Easy together need separate cards; loading several airport tickets onto one card does not turn it into a group pass. RATP validation guidance and airport ticket conditions.
Build in time to reach the station, buy or load tickets, find the platform and walk to the hotel. This guide does not promise a fixed airport-to-hotel travel time. For ticket checks and notices, see our Metro and RER fine-prevention checklist.
Private transfer: compare the actual written service
A private chauffeur is a different product from the regulated taxi fare. Before paying, ask for the vehicle capacity, luggage allowance, pickup location, included waiting time, flight-delay policy, child seats if needed, cancellation conditions and total price.
Do not assume a luxury vehicle, water, Wi-Fi, unlimited waiting or an arrivals-hall greeting unless your confirmation includes it. Save the operator’s verified contact details before flying. If the meeting arrangements change, check with that operator using the saved contact rather than a new number supplied by an unknown person.
The same approach works for an app-booked car: compare the displayed quote and pickup instructions for your actual journey. An app car and an airport-rank taxi do not necessarily use the same pickup location or pricing.
A simple arrival plan and a backup
- Save your hotel address and arrival instructions offline.
- Choose your preferred transport before departure, then check live conditions after landing.
- Keep one alternative: the official taxi line if rail disruption changes your plans, or the booked operator’s support number if your driver is delayed.
- Keep the receipt or booking confirmation with your travel documents.
For the return flight, work backward from your airline’s required airport arrival time. Add the hotel-to-terminal journey and a realistic disruption buffer. Your outbound flight time is not the time you should reach the terminal.
Plan beyond the airport
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Frequently asked questions
Is €65 the price per person?
No. For the qualifying direct CDG–Left Bank taxi journey, €65 is the base vehicle fare in 2026, before applicable supplements.
Will a private transfer cost the same?
Not necessarily. A private chauffeur quotes a separate service. Compare the full written price, pickup arrangements and waiting policy.
Practical information checked on October 6, 2026. Recheck official fares and conditions before your trip.
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