Transport

Rail - RER

The quickest way to travel between the airport and central Paris is with the RER train line B, which serves Gare du Nord, Chatelet-Les Halles (25-28 minutes) and Denfert-Rochereau (45 minutes), with connections to the metro. Trains stop at all terminals and run every 10-15 minutes between 6am and 12.45am. Fares are €8.20 (children €5.80).

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Bus

Roissybus operates between the airport and Opéra in central Paris every 15-20 minutes between 6am and 11pm, calling at all three terminals. The journey takes 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs €8.60. Buses run every 10 minutes from Place Charles de Gaulle, via Port Maillo, to Terminals 1 and 2.

RATP Paris Transport website

Car

The airport is off exit 6 of the A1, which connects with central Paris. The journey takes around 30 minutes to Porte de la Chapelle, on the outskirts of the city centre. Car hire is available from all three terminals.

Taxi

Taxi ranks are well signposted from the arrivals halls. Expect to pay around €50 between the airport and central Paris; the journey takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic. A 15% supplement is applied at night from 7pm to 7am and on Sundays and Public Holidays.