City guide - Paris, France

RER Train

There are two train stations at the airport: The Charles de Gaulle 1 station services terminals 1 and 3, while Charles de Gaulle 2 - TGV services terminal 2. A free airport shuttle will transport you from any terminal to one of the stations. You can also walk from terminals 2 or 3. Tickets to the city center can be purchased at the stations. (Look for automated machines to skip the lines at the ticket counters.) Your ticket will include a transfer from the RER to the Metro, with unlimited transfers on the Metro as long as you don’t leave the station.

Shuttle

Shuttles offer the best value for your money, but you must book the service 48 hours prior to your arrival. Once you land and before picking up your baggage, call the shuttle service to be informed of the meeting point within your terminal. After picking up other passengers from other terminals, the shuttle will take you directly to your Paris destination. Drivers speak English, so you should have no trouble.

Bus

Signs within the airport will lead you to the bus stop, where you can purchase a ticket either at the ticket stand or from the driver once you’ve boarded. The Air France bus, the RATP bus and a night bus will all take you to central Paris, but you will need to take the Metro or a taxi from your stop to your final destination. Air France has two bus lines departing from terminals 1 and 2, one stopping at Place de l' Étoile and Porte Maillot stations, and the other stopping at Paris- Gare de Lyon and Montparnasse stations. The RATP (Roissy) bus departs from all three terminals and stops at Place de l'Opéra next to the American Express office.

Taxi

Upon arrival and after picking up your luggage, follow the signs to "Taxis." You will need to wait in line at the taxi stand, but lines move quickly. We recommend taking a taxi if you are traveling with family or a group of travelers and can split the cost. Taxi drivers are required to charge a fixed rate for trips from the airport. Drivers are no longer allowed to charge fees for luggage or an airport fee, but the taxi may charge an additional fee of €4 for each passenger above the age of four.

Train

B Line

This is your fastest option for getting to the city center. Upon your arrival at the airport, look for signs to the OrlyVal/Airport Shuttle. The train departs from both the Orly South (Orly Sud) and Orly West (Orly Ouest) terminals for Antony station, from which point you will have to transfer to the RER B (blue) line to Paris. Tickets can be purchased from machines at the stations.

C Line

The C Line offers a less expensive option, departing from Paris-Orly South and Paris-Orly West stations. In order to get to these stations from the airport, you’ll need to take the bus to Pont de Rungis station.

Bus

Air France and RATP buses depart from both terminals and travel to the city center. The Air France bus stop in Paris is located near the Montparnasse and Invalids Metro stations, while the RATP bus stops near the Denfert Rochereau Metro station. The Noctilien Night Bus line 131 also departs from Orly Ouest and Orly Sud terminals.

Taxi

Upon arrival and after picking up your luggage, follow the signs to "Taxis." There are two lines at the taxi stand, one for Paris and one for the suburbs, so make sure you choose the correct one. Taxi drivers are required to charge a fixed rate for trips from the airport. Drivers are no longer allowed to charge fees for luggage or an airport fee, but the taxi may charge an additional fee of €4 for each passenger above the age of four.