Paris is a beautiful city worth exploring. But as your trip ends, you start to wonder how to get back to the airport. I try to plan my exit strategy way before the end of my trip. After all, we don’t want to miss our flight. Getting from the Paris city center to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is straightforward, with several options. My personal favorite is taking the subway. It’s easy, inexpensive and convenient.

I want to have everything in order for my next trip to Paris. Although I’ve been here before, Paris is not a city I venture to as much as I’d like. Last time, I didn’t buy the right ticket to get to the airport, so I had to purchase a second ticket. Lesson learned.

So, let’s get prepared and avoid any last-minute hassles to CDG. And if you’re looking for the inverse, getting from the airport to the city center, check out this article here.

How to get to CDG from Paris’ City Center? Here Are Several Options.

There are several options to choose from, with number one on my list as the most popular. And the way I will get to and from the airport.

1. RER B Train

Description: This is the most common and affordable way to get to CDG from central Paris.

Route: Take the RER B train from a central Paris station (Châtelet-Les Halles, Gare du Nord, or Saint-Michel Notre-Dame).

Travel Time: About an hour.

Cost: Approximately €10.30 for a one-way ticket. But a little less when departing from the airport and heading into the city.

Google Maps will often direct you to take a bus, but i’m not a huge fan of busses. I rather take the subway. However, if you rather take a bus to the airport here is how to do so.

2. Le Bus Direct (Bus Service)

Le Bus Direct is a direct airport service you can buy a ticket for like the Greyhound in the USA but for the airport. This will take you to CDG and Orly.

Description: A comfortable coach service that connects several central Paris locations to CDG.

Route: Major stops include the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Gare Montparnasse.

Travel Time: Around 60-70 minutes, depending on traffic, and sometimes traffic in Paris is terrible.

Cost: Around €18 for a one-way ticket.

3. Roissybus

Roissybus is a shuttle service that goes directly to the airport.

Description: A direct bus service operated by RATP that connects Opera (in the city center) to CDG.

Travel Time: Around 60 minutes, give or take.

Cost: Approximately €13.70 for a one-way ticket.

4. Taxi

Taxis are a great way to get around the city, although they are usually more expensive. Also, be advised that some taxis in Paris are not “legitimate” and may gouge you.

Description: A convenient but more expensive option.

Travel Time: Around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic.

Cost: Fixed fare of approximately €55 from the Right Bank (north of the Seine) and €62 from the Left Bank (south of the Seine). This is usually the most expensive on the list.

5. Private Shuttle or Ride-Sharing (like Uber)

Description: Offers convenience similar to a taxi, but prices can vary based on demand.

Travel Time: Around 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cost: Prices can surge during peak hours as we know they do.

Most of these I have here are for informational purposes, but I will most likely just use the RER option.

Each option has advantages depending on your budget, comfort preference, and time constraints. But I want to put it here for anyone who needs this information.

I hope it helps, and happy travels.