A plain guide to Paris CDG airport transfer options: RER B, buses, night buses, CDGVAL and taxis, with times and tips for your journey.
The RER B is the simplest and most direct way to travel between Paris and CDG, taking around 35 minutes. It runs from 4:50 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Buses, night buses and taxis are also available.
| How | Time | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RER B | around 35 minutes | Simplest and most direct way to travel between Paris (particularly Gare du Nord and Châtelet) and Aéroport Paris-CDG. Runs from 4:50 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (last arrival at CDG). | |
| 9517 bus + metro line 14 (formerly RoissyBus) | Provides a link between the airport and Paris (Saint Denis Pleyel - metro line 14). Runs between Paris and the airport via various underground stations (13, 14) and RER stations (B, D). | ||
| Noctilien night buses N143 and N140 | Run all night long between Paris and Paris-CDG Airport, providing a link between the terminals (1, 2, 3) and Paris (Gare de l'Est). | ||
| Secondary bus routes | about 70 minutes | Local bus routes connecting Paris and Paris-CDG Airport. A good alternative if there are issues on the RER B line. | |
| CDGVAL shuttle | Free shuttle connecting all terminals, runs inside the airport. |
| Taxi | Taxis and private hire vehicles are available for a direct and comfortable journey. |
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The RER B is the simplest and most direct way to travel between Paris (particularly Gare du Nord and Châtelet) and Aéroport Paris-CDG. The journey takes around 35 minutes. It runs from 4:50 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (last arrival at CDG).
The 9517 bus plus metro line 14 (formerly RoissyBus) links the airport with Paris (Saint Denis Pleyel, metro line 14), running via various underground stations (13, 14) and RER stations (B, D). Noctilien night buses N143 and N140 run all night between Paris and the airport, linking terminals 1, 2 and 3 with Paris (Gare de l'Est). Secondary bus routes take about 70 minutes and are a good alternative if there are issues on the RER B line.
Taxis and private hire vehicles are available for a direct and comfortable journey. All terminals are connected via the free CDGVAL shuttle, which runs inside the airport. Passengers can use Navigo passes (Day/Week, all zones) or buy specific tickets, downloadable on smartphones. Buy tickets in advance and download them to your phone to avoid the queues. An eSIM keeps your data working on landing so you can check routes right away.
The RER B is the simplest and most direct way, taking around 35 minutes between Paris (particularly Gare du Nord and Châtelet) and the airport.
The RER B runs from 4:50 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (last arrival at CDG).
Yes. Noctilien night buses N143 and N140 run all night between Paris and the airport, linking terminals 1, 2 and 3 with Paris (Gare de l'Est).
All terminals are connected via the free CDGVAL shuttle, which runs inside the airport.
Yes. Passengers can use Navigo passes (Day/Week, all zones) or buy specific tickets, downloadable on smartphones.