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How to Get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Paris City Centre (Hôtel de Ville)

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is about 27.7 km northeast of Paris City Centre. The trip takes roughly 35 minutes by car in light traffic, but public transport options range from about 45 minutes to 2 hours.

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026 • 27.7 km road distance

Private Transfer (Door-to-Door)

Recommended
40 mins •On Request (24/7)
€65 - €90 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Suitcases + Hand Luggage
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit the arrivals hall and look for your pre-booked driver (or follow the meeting point instructions from your transfer provider).
  2. Confirm the vehicle, driver sign and destination 'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris' before boarding.
  3. The driver loads your luggage and travels into central Paris, typically via A1 and the Périphérique; journey is about 40 minutes in normal traffic.
  4. You are dropped off directly at your hotel or address near Place de l'Hôtel de Ville.
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Official Paris Taxi

Fixed Fare
45 mins •Available 24/7 at Taxi Ranks
€56 (Per Vehicle, Right Bank)
Luggage: No Luggage Supplement
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow 'Taxis' signs to the official taxi rank outside Arrivals (e.g., T1 door 24, T2E door 10, T2F door 11 or T2 TGV station level 5).
  2. Queue for an official 'TAXI PARISIEN' taxi and ignore touts offering rides inside the terminal.
  3. Tell the driver 'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris' (Right Bank). The fare is fixed at €56 for up to 4 passengers, with no luggage supplement.
  4. Pay in the vehicle; confirm card payment before departure if you do not have cash. The drive takes about 45–60 minutes.

RER B + Métro 1 via Châtelet

Fast Public Transport
50 mins •Every 6–15 Mins (Daytime)
€14 / Person
Luggage: Limited Luggage Space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From T1/T3, take the free CDGVAL to 'Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1' station; from T2 follow signs to 'Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV' station.
  2. Buy a €14 'Paris Région <> Aéroports' ticket, loaded onto a Navigo Easy card or the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
  3. Take RER B in the direction of Robinson / Massy-Palaiseau / Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and get off at Châtelet–Les Halles.
  4. Change at Châtelet–Les Halles to Métro Line 1 (direction La Défense) and ride one stop to Hôtel de Ville.
  5. Exit the metro station; the Hôtel de Ville square is directly at the surface.

Bus 351 + Métro 1 via Nation

Cheapest
100 mins •Every 15–30 Mins
€4.60 / Person (Bus + Metro)
Luggage: No Dedicated Luggage Space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From any terminal, make your way to Roissypôle bus station next to T3 (use CDGVAL from T1/T2).
  2. Buy a €2.05 Bus-Tram ticket on Navigo Easy or at the ticket machine, and board Bus 351 towards Paris-Nation.
  3. Ride about 70–90 minutes to the Paris-Nation terminus.
  4. At Nation, change to Métro Line 1 (direction La Défense) using a separate €2.55 Metro-Train-RER ticket.
  5. Get off at Hôtel de Ville; the square is outside the station.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Only use the official taxi queue outside Arrivals. Ignore anyone inside the terminal who offers you a ride; unlicensed drivers may overcharge or take longer routes.
  • Official Paris taxis have a fixed fare to central Paris (€56 Right Bank, €65 Left Bank). If a driver tries to use the meter or add a luggage charge inside Paris, refuse and note the taxi ID.
  • The €14 airport RER ticket and bus tickets are digital only and must be loaded onto a Navigo Easy card or phone app. Do not buy paper tickets from unofficial sellers.
  • Before taking a taxi, confirm that the driver accepts card payment if you do not have cash. Some taxis are cash-only, and the flat fare does not include a booking fee for phone/app reservations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from CDG to Hôtel de Ville?

Take Bus 351 from Roissypôle to Paris-Nation, then Métro Line 1 to Hôtel de Ville. It costs about €4.60 per person in total but can take 1.5–2 hours and has no dedicated luggage space.

How much is a taxi from CDG to Hôtel de Ville?

An official Paris taxi to the Right Bank (including Hôtel de Ville) has a fixed fare of €56 for up to 4 passengers. The journey takes about 45–60 minutes, longer at rush hour.

Is there a direct train from CDG to Hôtel de Ville?

There is no direct train to Hôtel de Ville station. The fastest public transport route is RER B to Châtelet–Les Halles, then Métro Line 1 one stop to Hôtel de Ville, on one €14 airport ticket.

What is the best option for a night arrival at CDG?

The last RER B from CDG leaves around 23:50. After that, use the Noctilien N140 or N143 night buses to Gare de l'Est/Gare du Nord, or pre-book a taxi or private transfer.

Can I pay for the RER B airport ticket with cash?

The €14 Paris Région <> Aéroports ticket is digital only and must be loaded onto a Navigo Easy card or phone app. Ticket machines accept card/contactless payment; some may accept cash for the card.

Is Uber available at Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Ride-hailing cars such as Uber and Bolt must be pre-booked and are not covered by the official taxi flat fare. Use the official taxi rank for a fixed €56 fare to central Paris, or pre-book a private transfer.

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More transfers from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Le Marais · 27.1 km Latin Quarter (Saint-Michel) · 28.5 km Châtelet–Les Halles · 26.7 km Louvre Museum · 27.1 km Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 30.6 km Gare de Lyon · 30.1 km Opéra (Palais Garnier) · 28.5 km Gare de l'Est · 21.5 km Gare du Nord · 24.5 km Gare Montparnasse · 32 km

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