CDG to Paris Transfer 2026 — Prices & Options

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All options compared

Option	Price
Official taxi	Official taxi: €55 Right Bank / €62 Left Bank (fixed)
Pre-booked transfer	Pre-booked: €35–65 (fixed) Book →
Train / bus	RER B: €11.50, 35 min to Châtelet. Roissybus: €16.60, 60 min to Opéra.

Transfer service comparison for this route

Service	Price	Meet & greet	Best for	Book
Welcome Pickups	€55–75	✓ Inside terminal	Families, premium	Check price →
Kiwitaxi	€45–65	✓ Arrivals hall	Vehicle variety	Check price →
GetTransfer	€40–55	Varies	Budget travelers	Check price →
intui.travel	€42–58	✓ Most drivers	Shared options	Check price →

Prices for a standard sedan (up to 3 passengers). GetTransfer prices are typical winning bids. Last updated March 2026.

Cheapest option

GetTransfer bids from €30

Best option

Welcome Pickups — CDG's 3 terminal complexes are confusing; meet-and-greet is especially valuable here

Journey time by time of day

Time of day	Expected duration	Traffic
Early morning (5–7am)	35–45 min	Light — smooth ride on the A1
Morning rush (7–10am)	60–100 min	Very heavy — A1 bottleneck near La Chapelle
Midday (10am–4pm)	45–65 min	Moderate — usually manageable
Evening rush (4–8pm)	70–100 min	Heavy — worst on Fridays
Evening (8pm–midnight)	40–55 min	Light — comfortable ride
Late night (midnight–5am)	30–40 min	Minimal — fastest times

Times are to central Paris (1st–11th arrondissements). Add 15–30 minutes for southern Paris or La Défense.

Step-by-step: meeting your driver

1. Clear passport control and collect your bags. CDG passport queues can be long (20–40 minutes for non-EU). Your driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pickup time automatically.

2. Exit through Customs into Arrivals. CDG has three terminals — confirm yours before your trip:

• Terminal 1: Circular building. After Customs, take the escalator down to the Arrivals level. Drivers wait near the meeting point by exit door 24–26, past the car rental desks.

• Terminal 2 (halls 2A–2G): This is a massive complex. Halls 2A/2C and 2B/2D are paired; 2E/2F are the largest. Drivers meet at the exit of your specific hall — check your confirmation for the exact location. Hall 2E gate L drivers meet at door 2.

• Terminal 3: Small budget terminal (Ryanair, Wizz Air). Only one exit — drivers wait directly outside.

3. Walk to the car. At T1 and T2, drivers park in the short-stay car park (3–5 minute walk). At T3, cars park just outside the building.

4. Confirm the route. Tell your driver your hotel address. The standard route follows the A1 motorway south into Paris — this motorway is notorious for traffic jams during rush hour, especially around the Stade de France area.

All transport alternatives compared

Option	Price	Time	Best for
Pre-booked transfer	€40–75	45–90 min	Groups, families, door-to-door Book →
Taxi	€55 (fixed, Right Bank) / €65 (Left Bank)	45–90 min	Spontaneous, no booking needed
Uber	€35–60	45–90 min	Solo daytime, app convenience
RER B train	€11.80	35–50 min to Gare du Nord	Budget solo, light luggage
Roissybus	€16.20	60–75 min to Opéra	Budget, Opéra area hotels
Le Bus Direct	€16	60–80 min	Eiffel Tower area, Gare Montparnasse
Shared shuttle	€20–30/person	90–120 min	Ultra-budget solo travelers

Paris has fixed taxi fares from CDG: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. These are transparent and enforced.

Luggage and special requirements

Standard sedan: Fits 3 passengers with 3 suitcases. French sedans tend to have smaller trunks than American cars — if you have more than 2 large bags, book an MPV or minivan.

Ski equipment: Heading to the Alps? Book a station wagon or minivan and mention your ski bags during booking. GetTransfer and Kiwitaxi have the best vehicle selection for oversized luggage.

Child seats: Welcome Pickups includes free child seats on all Paris bookings. Required by French law for children under 10. Other services charge €5–10 — confirm availability during booking.

The RER B luggage problem: If considering the RER B train, be aware that there's limited luggage space, no dedicated racks, and you'll need to navigate stairs at many stations. With 2+ large bags, a transfer is worth the premium.

Tips for this route

CDG traffic is brutal during morning (7:30–9:30) and evening (17:00–19:30) rush. Budget extra time. The RER B is efficient but crowded and involves stairs with luggage. For 2+ people, a transfer is comparable in cost per person.

Frequently asked questions

Pre-booked transfers range from €40 (GetTransfer bids) to €75 (Welcome Pickups premium sedan). Taxis have a fixed fare of €55 (Right Bank) or €65 (Left Bank). The RER B train costs €11.80 per person.

By car, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. The A1 motorway is notorious for jams during rush hours (7–10am, 4–8pm). Late night or early morning, the drive can be as fast as 30 minutes.

Drivers meet you in the Arrivals hall of your specific terminal. CDG has three terminals — confirm yours before your trip. At Terminal 2, confirm your exact hall (2A through 2G) as they're spread over a large area. Most services send the driver's photo and phone number beforehand.

The RER B passes through some rougher northern suburbs. Late at night (after 10pm), most travel guides recommend a taxi or pre-booked transfer instead, especially for solo travelers or those with valuable luggage.

Taxis have transparent fixed prices (€55/€65) but you need to queue. Pre-booked transfers can be cheaper (from €40 via GetTransfer), offer meet-and-greet inside the terminal, and track your flight. For groups of 3+, transfers win on per-person cost.

Yes — all four services offer CDG to Disneyland routes (35 km, 45 minutes). Expect €55–85 for a sedan. This is significantly more convenient than taking the TGV shuttle, especially with children.

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