What is the cheapest way to get from the airport to Paris?

The least expensive and most flexible option is to take the train, called the RER B, which stops at major metro stations throughout Paris. The Paris City Pass discount card offers a free one-way shuttle bus from CDG to Paris. Read our guide to the Paris City Pass here to see if this is a good option for you.



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Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Paris. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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CDGVal is a free automatic shuttle between terminals of Paris-CDG airport. It links each terminals (Terminal 1, 3, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G), railway station (Paris by train) and car parks.

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The cheapest way to get into Paris from the airport is to take a bus or ride the RER train. This route means more luggage handling on your part as you make your way to the bus at the airport and to your hotel at the other end, but it can save money.

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In Taxis. Rounding up the fare to the next euro usually suffices for a tip amount, but if that seems paltry, go ahead and leave 5–10% on top of the fare.

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Bus is the best way to travel to and from the airport. Tickets from CDG airport to downtown are 17€ for a one-way trip and 30€ round-trip. The bus makes three stops at Porte Maillot, Etoile Champs-Elysées and Trocadero.

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Some will say mid-week flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the cheapest. Others will tell you to take a red-eye all night flight to save the most.

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Tickets for public transportation in Paris The metro, buses, RER trains and trams all use the same ticketing system. A basic ticket costs around €2 (a little over $2), making it a very economical way of getting around Paris.

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How much is taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eiffel Tower? Estimated at €60 - €80, depending on traffic conditions, a single taxi journey from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the iconic Eiffel Tower offers convenient transportation options for travelers.

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The RER B line is a direct rail link between Paris (Denfert-Rochereau, Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, Châtelet-Les-Halles, Gare du Nord) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. A free CDGVAL shuttle connects the stations with the airport terminals. Approx. 35 minutes form Denfert-Rochereau.

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Tipping taxi drivers and private chauffeurs Tipping taxi drivers isn't required; however, locals often round up to the nearest euro or leave up to 5 percent. If the driver helps you with your bags (particularly if they're large), it's customary to tip one or two euros per bag.

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With its many, many drivers and over ten years of experience, Uber is the best app overall. FreeNow is the cheapest, however.

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Tips and tricks to staying hydrated. Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable.

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Are Taxis Cheaper Than Uber in Paris? Short answer: no. Uber is definitely not cheaper than a taxi, but you're probably talking a euro or so for a 10-minute ride. It's up to you if that euro is worth it to go looking for a taxi.

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You will be charged for the journey to get to you. By the way, if you have to get to the airport in the morning, be sure to order your taxi the day before. Taxis in Paris generally do not take credit cards, so be prepared to pay in cash.

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