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How to Get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Louvre Museum

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is 27.1 km north-east of the Louvre Museum in central Paris. Travel times range from 45 minutes by private car to around 95 minutes on the slowest bus route.

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026 • 27.1 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer

Recommended
45 mins •On Request, 24/7
€75 - €95 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Meet your driver in the arrivals hall holding a name sign after customs.
  2. Confirm your destination Louvre Museum and board the pre-booked vehicle.
  3. Drive about 27.1 km via A1 and central Paris; journey usually 45 minutes without heavy traffic.
  4. Ask the driver to drop you at the Pyramid entrance on Rue de Rivoli or as close as vehicle access allows.
  5. Walk 1 minute to the Louvre Pyramid.
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Official Paris Taxi

Fixed €56
50 mins •On Demand, 24/7
€56 Flat (Right Bank)
Luggage: Free, No Supplement
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow 'Taxis' signs to the official rank outside Arrivals.
  2. Wait in line and take a licensed taxi with a lit TAXI PARISIEN roof sign.
  3. Tell the driver you are going to the Louvre Museum, 1st arrondissement.
  4. The fare is a fixed €56 to the Right Bank, regardless of traffic or luggage.
  5. Ask to be dropped at the Pyramid entrance on Rue de Rivoli.

RER B + Métro 1

Best Public Option
50 mins •Every 6-15 Mins
€14 / Person
Luggage: No Luggage Racks
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Take the free CDGVAL shuttle to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 or 2 TGV RER station as signed from your terminal.
  2. Buy a 'Paris Région <> Aéroports' ticket (€14) from a machine or ticket desk.
  3. Board RER B towards Paris and get off at Châtelet-Les Halles.
  4. Follow signs to Métro line 1 and travel to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre station.
  5. Exit following 'Musée du Louvre' and walk about 3 minutes to the Pyramid.

Bus 351 + Métro 1

Budget Option
95 mins •Every 15-30 Mins
€4.60 / Person (2 Tickets)
Luggage: No Dedicated Space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Reach Roissypôle bus station next to Terminal 3 (take CDGVAL from T1/T2 if needed).
  2. Buy a Bus-Tram single ticket (€2.05) before boarding at a machine or app.
  3. Board Bus 351 to Paris Nation and ride to the terminus.
  4. At Nation, follow signs to Métro line 1 and travel to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre.
  5. Exit and walk about 3 minutes to the Louvre Pyramid.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Ignore anyone inside the terminal who offers you a taxi; go only to the official taxi rank and use a car with a lit TAXI PARISIEN sign.
  • The CDG-Louvre taxi fare is fixed at €56 for the Right Bank. If a driver claims the meter is mandatory or asks for more, say no and use the official rank.
  • Buy the €14 airport ticket only from official RATP/IDFM machines or desks; people on the platform selling 'cheap' tickets may be scammers.
  • Watch for pickpockets on crowded RER B trains and at Châtelet-Les Halles; keep passports and wallets in front pockets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way to get from CDG to the Louvre Museum?

The cheapest route is Bus 351 to Paris Nation then Métro line 1 to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre. You need a Bus-Tram ticket (€2.05) and a Metro-Train-RER ticket (€2.55), total around €4.60 per person.

How much is a taxi from CDG to the Louvre?

An official Paris taxi costs a fixed €56 to the Right Bank, including the Louvre. The journey takes 45–60 minutes, longer at rush hour.

Is there a direct train from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Louvre?

No direct train stops at the Louvre. Take RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles, then transfer to Métro line 1 and get off at Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre.

How long does the RER B plus Métro 1 journey take?

Allow about 50 minutes: around 35–45 minutes on RER B to Châtelet, then 5–10 minutes on Métro 1 and a short walk to the Pyramid.

What if I arrive after midnight?

After the last RER B (around 23:50), use Noctilien night buses N140 or N143 to Gare de l'Est/Gare du Nord, then take a taxi or check night Métro lines if operating. Taxis remain available 24/7.

Is the €14 airport ticket valid all the way to the Louvre?

Yes, the Paris Région <> Aéroports ticket covers RER B and Métro line 1 in one journey from CDG to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre, but it is not valid on buses.

Nearby places

More transfers from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

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

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