What is the cheapest way from CDG to central Paris?

The RER B train at €13.10 one way is the cheapest fast option, running roughly every 10 to 15 minutes into stations like Gare du Nord and Châtelet-Les Halles.

How much is a taxi from CDG to Paris?

Paris applies an official flat rate: around €56 to the Right Bank and €65 to the Left Bank, per vehicle for up to four passengers, regardless of traffic.

How do I get from Orly to central Paris?

Orlybus runs directly to Denfert-Rochereau for €11.50 in about 30 minutes, or take Orlyval to Antony station and continue on the RER B for a combined fare of around €13.

Is Roissybus better than the RER B?

Roissybus (€16.60) drops you at Opéra with no stops or transfers, which suits hotels in that area and travellers with heavy luggage. The RER B is cheaper and faster to more stations but involves more walking with bags.

Should I book a private transfer instead of a taxi?

A private transfer makes sense for late-night arrivals, groups needing a van, or avoiding the taxi rank queue. It costs somewhat more than the flat taxi fare but the price is agreed before you land.

CDG & Orly to Paris 2026: Train, Bus, Taxi & Transfer Prices

Paris has two main airports and neither drops you in the centre by default. Charles de Gaulle (CDG) sits 25 km north-east of the city, Orly 13 km south. Between them you have a metro-style train, three dedicated airport buses, a taxi with an official flat fare, and private transfer companies. The right choice depends on your terminal, your luggage, and whether you land at 2pm or midnight. This guide lays out the standard 2026 fares and journey times for both airports so you can pick without guessing at the RATP machine.

From CDG: RER B train (€13.10, about 50 minutes)

The RER B is the backbone option from Charles de Gaulle. It runs from CDG 1 and CDG 2 stations directly into central Paris, stopping at Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint-Michel and Denfert-Rochereau, with onward metro connections at each. Trains run roughly every 10 to 15 minutes from around 5am to midnight. The one-way fare is €13.10, bought at the station machines, the SNCF/RATP app, or contactless card readers at the gates. It is the cheapest fast option and works well if your hotel is near a station on the line, but the RER B has a reputation for occasional delays and it can get crowded with commuters at rush hour — keep an eye on luggage.

From CDG: Roissybus (€16.60, about 60-75 minutes)

Roissybus is the RATP coach that links all CDG terminals directly to Opéra in central Paris, with no stops in between. It runs every 15 to 20 minutes from around 6am to half past midnight. The fare is €16.60 one way, sold at the bus stop machines or via the RATP app, and it is a genuinely simple option if you are staying near the Opéra, Madeleine or Grands Boulevards area — you get a seat, luggage space in the hold, and no need to change at a metro station with bags. Traffic on the A1 motorway can add time during peak hours, so budget the full 75 minutes rather than the headline 60.

From Orly: Orlyval + RER B, or Orlybus (€11.50, 30-40 minutes)

Orly is closer to the centre and has its own quicker options. Orlyval is an automated shuttle train linking both Orly terminals to Antony station, where you join the RER B towards central Paris; the combined fare is around €13 and the whole trip takes about 35 to 40 minutes. Orlybus, run by RATP, goes directly from Orly to Denfert-Rochereau on Line 4/6 for a flat €11.50, taking roughly 30 minutes outside heavy traffic. There is also tram T7, which connects Orly to the Villejuif Louis Aragon metro station for a standard single metro fare — slower but useful if your destination is in the southern suburbs rather than central Paris.

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Fixed-rate taxis: what the official tariff actually is

Paris taxis operate on a published flat-rate system for airport runs, set by the prefecture and displayed inside every licensed cab. From CDG, the flat fare is around €56 to the Right Bank and €65 to the Left Bank; from Orly it is around €37 to the Left Bank and €44 to the Right Bank. These are fixed prices per vehicle, not per person, covering up to four passengers and normal luggage, and they apply regardless of traffic — a genuine advantage during rush hour. Only use the official taxi rank outside Arrivals with marked white cars carrying a rooftop light; confirm the flat fare with the driver before setting off, and note that a small supplement applies for a fifth passenger or extra bags.

Private transfer and what to avoid

Pre-booked private transfers meet you at Arrivals with a name board, charge a fixed price agreed in advance, and skip any taxi queue — useful for late-night landings, larger groups needing a van, or simply avoiding the hassle after a long flight. Expect to pay somewhat more than the metered or flat taxi rate for the certainty. What to avoid: unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the terminal offering a ride, informal 'taxi' touts near the doors, and any driver who refuses to confirm a price before you get in. Also skip the RER B during a strike or major disruption without checking live status first — the buses and taxis become the fallback, and it pays to know the flat taxi fares in advance rather than negotiate them under pressure.