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CDG to central Paris: RER B, taxi or private transfer?
Plan CDG to Paris transport with rail station guidance, airport ticket checks, luggage advice and a practical comparison of RER B, taxi and private transfers.
The terminal doors open, suitcases roll past and the signs point towards Paris. You are ready to discover the city, but first you want an easy journey to the hotel. Let us put that first trip from CDG together, right through to your accommodation.
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You have landed. What comes first?RER B: include the final connectionTaxi or a prearranged transfer?Plan a late arrival and the return togetherQuick answerYour journey, step by stepFrequently asked questionsYou have landed. What comes first?
You do not need to rush to the first ticket machine. Collect your bags, open your hotel’s complete address and check which terminal exit you are using. Two places that look close on a map may feel very different when you are pulling a suitcase. A useful CDG arrival plan covers the whole journey, right to your accommodation.
Travelling light? Start by comparing rail. With children, several suitcases or someone who finds walking difficult, weigh up changes as carefully as cost. The right choice depends on your arrival and destination rather than a single rule for everyone.
RER B: include the final connection
RER B is a main rail connection serving CDG, but getting off the train may leave another part of the journey. Will you change to the metro or walk to the hotel? Check that final stretch before choosing. Our Paris metro and RER guide explains how to think about directions and interchanges.
Make sure your ticket covers airport access. Do not assume a ticket used within Paris also permits entry or exit at CDG. Check engineering works and disruptions for your actual travel day rather than relying on an old screenshot of a route.
Taxi or a prearranged transfer?
For a direct journey to an address, compare the official taxi rank with a booked private transfer. Check the applicable taxi fare or the transfer quotation’s scope. Passenger numbers, luggage, meeting arrangements and any child seats should be clear before you travel.
For a group, compare the full party’s travel budget rather than the cost of one ticket. Consider what door-to-door travel would simplify for you. This guide is affiliated with VIP Paris Transfer; we disclose that relationship while explaining public transport and taxi alternatives as well.
Plan a late arrival and the return together
Landing time is different from terminal exit time. Passport checks, luggage collection and walking all affect when you can leave. For a late flight, read arriving in Paris at night and keep a workable alternative in mind.
For the return, do not choose your hotel departure time from the drive or train journey alone. Include your airline’s arrival guidance and a margin for disruption. If you are travelling with children, Paris travel with children helps you organise luggage and seating too.
LET’S PLAN THE JOURNEY
Example: your hotel is not on RER B
Imagine arriving in Paris on RER B with a hotel near another line. Before buying, compare a change followed by a short walk against a simpler train journey followed by a longer walk. A large suitcase changes what feels easy; station counts alone do not describe the whole journey.
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 and Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2–TGV are two different station names. Do not automatically equate them with your flight terminal number. Follow official RER signs and any necessary internal connection, then save the last part of the route to the hotel address.
Compare your options
| Option | Best suited to | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| RER B | Light luggage and manageable changes | Check ticket coverage and station access. |
| Bus | Stops that suit your itinerary | Check traffic and the last departure. |
| Taxi | Door-to-door travel | Check the official taxi rank and applicable fare. |
| Private transfer | Door-to-door travel arranged ahead | Confirm the scope, child seats and price in writing. |
Your journey, step by step
Match your terminal to the RER station
Choose where to leave the train in Paris
Paris metro and RER: tickets, directions and changes →Plan the final connection to your hotel
Frequently asked questions
Which RER connects CDG with Paris?
RER B is a rail connection towards Paris. Reach the station appropriate to your terminal, then plan the final connection to the hotel separately.
Does the station name equal the terminal number?
Do not automatically read a station name as a terminal number. Follow official signs for Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 or Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2–TGV.
Sources and updates
Check fares, schedules and accessibility with official sources before travelling.Related guides
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