# CDG — Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport)

> CDG (Charles de Gaulle Airport) is the main international airport serving Paris, France. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/cdg-paris

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take an official taxi (flat fare) or the RER B train
- **Typical fare:** €56 (Right Bank) / €65 (Left Bank) flat by taxi · €11.80 by RER B
- **Journey time:** 35–60 min to central Paris
- **Pickup point:** Taxi: rank outside each terminal · RER B: free shuttle from terminals
- **Key warning:** Never accept a ride from anyone approaching you inside the terminal.
- **Fare reality (CDG → Central Paris):** expected €56–€65 (taxi flat) · €11.80 (RER B) · concerning €90–€120 · likely scam €150+
- **Overall risk:** medium — Unlicensed taxi touts in arrivals quote 3x the regulated flat fare. Official taxis are honest and fixed-rate.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of CDG, ranked

1. **Official Taxi (flat fare)** _(recommended)_ — cost €56 (Right Bank) / €65 (Left Bank), journey 35–75 min, wait 0–15 mins, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed price by law; Door-to-door; Card accepted
   - Cons: Traffic at rush hour
2. **RER B Train** _(recommended)_ — cost €11.80, journey 35–50 min to Gare du Nord / Châtelet, wait Every 10–15 mins, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest; Beats traffic
   - Cons: Crowded; Pickpockets — guard bags
3. **Uber / Bolt** — cost €55–€85, journey 35–75 min, wait 5–15 mins, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price; Tracked
   - Cons: Pickup at designated zones, often a walk
4. **Roissybus** — cost €16.60, journey 60–75 min to Opéra, wait Every 15–20 mins, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Direct to Opéra; Luggage-friendly
   - Cons: Slow in traffic

## First 30 minutes after landing at CDG

1. Clear immigration (PARAFE eGates for EU + many passports)
2. Ignore anyone offering 'taxi' inside arrivals
3. For taxi: walk to the official rank — flat fare is €56 or €65 by zone
4. For RER B: follow blue signs to the train station
5. Buy an RER B ticket at the machine (card or coins)
6. Expected total: €11.80 train or €56–€65 taxi

## Common scams at CDG

- **Unlicensed taxi touts** (high risk): Men approaching you in arrivals offering 'taxi' at €150–€200. Unlicensed and unmetered. _How to avoid:_ Use the official rank only. Licensed Paris taxis have a roof sign and meter.
- **RER B pickpockets** (medium risk): Bag snatching and pickpocketing on crowded RER B trains, especially with luggage. _How to avoid:_ Keep bags between your feet, valuables in front pockets, stay alert near doors.
- **'Found' gold ring** (low risk): Someone 'finds' a gold ring near you and offers to sell it — outside the terminal. _How to avoid:_ Walk away. The ring is brass.

## Payment warnings at CDG

- Official taxi flat fare is set by law — do not negotiate or accept 'meter' quotes.
- Watch for pickpockets on the RER B, especially near Gare du Nord.
- Contactless works on the métro/RER — no need for a paper Navigo at the airport.

## Arrival checklist for CDG

- Ignore anyone offering 'taxi' inside the terminal
- Official taxi: flat €56 or €65 by zone — non-negotiable
- RER B: blue signs, €11.80, watch for pickpockets
- Uber: designated pickup zone, often a walk
- Carry small notes or use contactless

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