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How to Get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Gare de Lyon

Gare de Lyon lies about 30 km from Charles de Gaulle Airport in central Paris. Journeys take roughly 45 minutes by car, 50–60 minutes by RER B plus RER A/RER D, or 75–95 minutes on the cheapest bus-plus-RER route.

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026 • 30.1 km road distance

Private Transfer

Door-to-Door
50 mins •On Request (24/7)
€70 - €90 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Large + 1 Carry-on
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. After customs, follow exit signs to the arrivals hall.
  2. Meet your driver at the pre-arranged point; the driver usually holds a name board near Arrivals.
  3. Walk with the driver to the pre-booked vehicle outside the terminal.
  4. Load luggage and confirm Gare de Lyon with the driver.
  5. Ride about 50 minutes to the Gare de Lyon station forecourt; traffic can add time.
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Official Taxi

Official Flat Fare
45 mins •24/7
€56 Flat (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: No luggage supplement
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow "Taxis" signs to the official rank outside arrivals, e.g. T1 door 24, T2E door 10 or T2F door 11.
  2. Ignore anyone offering a taxi inside the terminal.
  3. Tell the driver "Gare de Lyon" and confirm the €56 flat fare before leaving.
  4. Take the 45-60 minute ride to the Gare de Lyon station entrance.
  5. Pay by card or cash at the end.

RER B + RER A/D via Châtelet

Fastest Public
55 mins •Every 6-15 Mins
€14 / Person
Luggage: No luggage racks; can be crowded
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow "RER B" signs to the airport station: Aéroport CDG 2 TGV (Terminal 2) or Aéroport CDG 1 near T3 (from T1 use free CDGVAL).
  2. Buy or load a Paris Région <> Aéroports single ticket (€14) at a machine or via the IDFM/Bonjour RATP app.
  3. Board RER B toward Paris and ride to Châtelet-Les Halles.
  4. At Châtelet, follow signs to RER A or RER D and take a train one stop to Gare de Lyon.
  5. Follow station signs to the main hall or forecourt.

Bus 351 + RER A via Nation

Cheapest
85 mins •Every 15-30 Mins
€4.60 / Person (Bus + RER)
Luggage: Carry-on only; no dedicated racks
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From your terminal, take the free CDGVAL to Roissypôle/T3 bus station.
  2. Buy a Bus-Tram ticket (€2.05) before boarding Bus 351 to Paris Nation.
  3. Ride Bus 351 to the end of the line at Nation, about 70-90 minutes.
  4. At Nation, buy a Metro-Train-RER ticket (€2.55) and take RER A one stop to Gare de Lyon.
  5. Follow Gare de Lyon station signs to your exit.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Only use the official taxi rank outside arrivals; ignore drivers who approach you inside the terminal offering a cheaper ride.
  • Official Paris taxis have a fixed €56 fare to Gare de Lyon. If a driver refuses the flat fare or claims the meter is higher, choose another taxi.
  • Uber/Bolt and other VTC cars must be pre-booked by app; they are not at the taxi rank and do not use the €56 flat fare.
  • Buy transport tickets only at official RER/bus ticket machines or apps; helpers near machines may try to sell overpriced or invalid tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from CDG to Gare de Lyon?

Take Bus 351 to Paris Nation (€2.05), then RER A one stop to Gare de Lyon (€2.55). Total is about €4.60, but the journey takes roughly 75-95 minutes and airport buses have no luggage racks.

Is there a direct train from CDG to Gare de Lyon?

No direct train. Take RER B from the airport to Châtelet-Les Halles, then change to RER A or RER D for one stop to Gare de Lyon. The total journey is about 50-60 minutes.

How much is a taxi from CDG to Gare de Lyon?

An official taxi costs a fixed €56 because Gare de Lyon is on the Right Bank. The ride usually takes 45-60 minutes, longer at rush hour, with no luggage supplement.

What is the fastest way to get from CDG to Gare de Lyon?

A taxi or pre-booked private transfer is fastest door-to-door, about 45 minutes in normal traffic. The fastest public option, RER B plus RER A/D, takes about 50-60 minutes.

Are late-night buses available after the RER B stops?

Yes, Noctilien N140 and N143 run to Gare du Nord/Gare de l'Est after the last RER B. From there continue by taxi or other night transport to Gare de Lyon.

Can I pay for tickets and taxis by card?

Most official airport ticket machines and taxis accept card, but ask the taxi driver before departure if paying by card. Buy RER and bus tickets from official machines or the IDFM/Bonjour RATP apps.

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More transfers from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Le Marais · 27.1 km Paris City Centre (Hôtel de Ville) · 27.7 km Latin Quarter (Saint-Michel) · 28.5 km Châtelet–Les Halles · 26.7 km Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 30.6 km Louvre Museum · 27.1 km Gare de l'Est · 21.5 km Gare Montparnasse · 32 km Gare du Nord · 24.5 km Opéra (Palais Garnier) · 28.5 km

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