Paris airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the main airport, Orly (ORY) the second one. Beauvais (BVA) is used by low-cost airlines and is far out.
How long it takes and how often
CDG to Paris by RER B takes about 30 minutes. Orly connects via metro line 14, Orlyval and tram T7.
Options and prices
- RER B from CDG: about 14 EUR
- Metro 14 from Orly: about 14 EUR airport fare
- Taxi from CDG: fixed 56 EUR (Right Bank) or 65 EUR (Left Bank)
- Taxi from Orly: fixed 36 EUR (Left Bank) or 45 EUR (Right Bank)
- Beauvais shuttle bus: about 18 EUR one way
Where to buy tickets
- RER B (CDG) and metro 14 (Orly): buy the Paris Region - Airports ticket (about 14 EUR) at station machines or in the Ile-de-France Mobilites app. No sales on board
- Orly metro 14: if you have no ticket you can pay at the station exit with a contactless bank card or phone, about 14.80 EUR
- Orlyval: own ticket (about 14 EUR) at Orlyval desks at Orly and Antony station
- Buses 350 and 351 (CDG) and tram T7 (Orly): bus-tram ticket (about 2.05 EUR). On the bus you can pay about 2.55 EUR by bank card or SMS
- Beauvais shuttle (Aerobus): buy online on FlixBus or at FlixBus sales points, about 17.90 EUR
Paris Aeroport (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Paris airport to the city centre?
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the main airport, Orly (ORY) the second one. Beauvais (BVA) is used by low-cost airlines and is far out. CDG to Paris by RER B takes about 30 minutes. Orly connects via metro line 14, Orlyval and tram T7.
How much does it cost to get from Paris airport to the centre?
RER B from CDG: about 14 EUR. Metro 14 from Orly: about 14 EUR airport fare. Taxi from CDG: fixed 56 EUR (Right Bank) or 65 EUR (Left Bank). Taxi from Orly: fixed 36 EUR (Left Bank) or 45 EUR (Right Bank). Beauvais shuttle bus: about 18 EUR one way.
Where do I buy tickets at Paris airport?
RER B (CDG) and metro 14 (Orly): buy the Paris Region - Airports ticket (about 14 EUR) at station machines or in the Ile-de-France Mobilites app. No sales on board Orly metro 14: if you have no ticket you can pay at the station exit with a contactless bank card or phone, about 14.80 EUR Orlyval: own ticket (about 14 EUR) at Orlyval desks at Orly and Antony station Buses 350 and 351 (CDG) and tram T7 (Orly): bus-tram ticket (about 2.05 EUR). On the bus you can pay about 2.55 EUR by bank card or SMS Beauvais shuttle (Aerobus): buy online on FlixBus or at FlixBus sales points, about 17.90 EUR
Any tips for the airport transfer in Paris?
The fixed taxi fares from CDG are set by law.