How to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Central Paris

High confidenceChecked May 2026

Official Paris taxi at the published flat fare — €56 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank — or RER B for €11.80.

Best options

Best overall
Official Paris taxi at the flat fare (white 'TAXI PARISIEN' sign).
Cheapest safe
RER B train to Gare du Nord — €11.80.
Best at night
Taxi at the flat fare; RER B reduces frequency overnight.
With luggage / kids
Taxi flat fare or Roissybus to Opéra (€16.60).
Taxi fare
€56 flat to Right Bank, €65 flat to Left Bank in licensed Paris taxis (tariff published at the rank). Fares vary outside that zone.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow work — pickup zones outside each terminal.
available
Public transport
RER B to Gare du Nord/Châtelet; Roissybus to Opéra.

After landing — step by step

  1. 1Follow 'Taxis Parisiens' signs to the official rank
  2. 2Confirm the flat fare with the dispatcher before getting in
  3. 3For RER: follow 'Trains' signs, buy ticket at the machine

Scam warnings

Unlicensed 'taxi' touts at every exit

RER B pickpockets / fake ticket inspectors

'Found' gold ring distraction near taxi rank

Avoid this

  • Anyone offering 'taxi' inside arrivals
  • Cars without the 'TAXI PARISIEN' roof sign
SOURCES
Full CDG airport guide