How to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eiffel Tower
RER B to Saint-Michel, then RER C two stops to Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel — €11.80 total. Taxi flat rate to the Left Bank is €56.
Best options
Compare your options — CDG → Eiffel Tower
Distance ~30 km, typical journey 45–75 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | RER B from CDG to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, change to RER C (direction Versailles) to Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel. ~55 min, €11.80. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | €56 flat to Left Bank (€65 Right Bank) — posted Paris forfait | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber and Bolt — signed VTC pickup zone outside arrivals, not the taxi rank. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow 'Paris by Train' / RER B signs from arrivals
- 2Tap contactless or buy a CDG-Paris ticket (€11.80) — covers both RER legs
- 3Ride RER B to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame (~35 min)
- 4Change to RER C (direction Versailles / Pontoise) — two stops to Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel
- 5For taxi: official rank only, confirm €56 Left Bank flat rate before bags load
Scam warnings
Avoid this
- • Anyone offering a ride inside the terminal
- • Taxis not honouring the posted forfait (tarif forfaitaire)
- • Cash 'fines' from anyone not in full SNCF uniform with ID
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eiffel Tower?
€56 flat to Left Bank (€65 Right Bank) — posted Paris forfait. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: VTC touts at arrivals offering 'private car' €100+ rides.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from CDG to Eiffel Tower?
RER B + RER C combined — €11.80 with contactless or Navigo Easy.
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Uber and Bolt — signed VTC pickup zone outside arrivals, not the taxi rank.
Q.What's the best way from CDG to Eiffel Tower at night?
Taxi at the posted Paris flat rate — €56 to the Left Bank. RER B runs to ~midnight only.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from CDG to Eiffel Tower?
Top reported: VTC touts at arrivals offering 'private car' €100+ rides; Drivers refusing the posted Paris flat rate and metering it higher; Fake ticket inspectors on the RER B asking for cash fines. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.