4 Simple Ways to Get to Paris from CDG Airport

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

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[@StrayDogVideos]

Just landed at CDG for the first time today and we opted for a taxi due to our luggage situation. Your video made it super easy and non-threatening, even with all the “fake” Taxi drivers inside the terminal, just as you stated. Went outside to the actual Taxi stand, confirmed the set price and that the driver would take a credit card, and 45 minutes later, we were at our hotel. Many of your videos have made us look forward to seeing your amazing city with much more confidence than we would have otherwise. Many thanks!

[@jacerhee7846]

Good advice from you saved me some euros. First, just heading towards exit door 10 to get a taxi. Some men tried to get me to go to another door since there were 5 in my family. He said larger cars were in exit door 16. Second, when I went outside, I told the dispatcher I needed a larger vehicle with 5 people. We waited a minute or so and he sent me to a small mini van. We were going to an Airbnb right next to Notre Dame. The driver told me I had to pay 83 euros since there were 5 people and I had to pay extra. I saw your video and that amount seemed high. I went back to the dispatcher and he said that was too high. I didn't take his ride and he had me go to another driver about 2 minutes later. He charged me 55 euros and an extra 4.5 for the fifth person. He was surprised another taxi driver was trying to squeeze 83 euros out of me. Thanks again.

[@Matthew.Pequegnat]

Uber was about €10 less than a taxi as of last week, both are great in non-peak hours as Paris traffic is horrible during rush hours. But Les Frenchies, this is probably the best video I've seen on describing the process of getting from CDG to Paris. 👍

[@JK-jm6kd]

Thank you

[@davidthaler7018]

Not sure if it was mentioned, but the price of an RER ticket to central Paris includes a transfer to the Metro (use the same ticket at the Metro fare gate).

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

And don't leave the station because then the ticket will be invalid; usually have to go up one level to Metro.

[@alexbaker7871]

What is RER

[@davidthaler7018]

@@alexbaker7871 It’s the acronym for the high-speed commuter rail system operating in and around Paris (Réseau Express Régional). There are 5 lines, one of which has its northern terminus at Charles de Gaulle airport (Terminal 2).

[@Pine_Peaks]

Thanks, I was about to ask this!

[@merlinsaarmets]

Do you know if I go from the airport to Saint-Mitchel Notre-Dame stop with RER B and I need to change to RER C, can I use the same ticket for both rides? Thank you!

[@pattydougherty9116]

We arrived at CDG in October 2023. Train station was in terminal three. There were workers wearing vests with the words”Can I help you?” printed on them. They were so helpful. Signs were easy to follow as you pointed out. Thank you for the videos which really prepared us in so many ways, and took away some anxiety of traveling.

[@jodeeboehm9687]

You two are just the BEST! I stumbled on your channel a few months ago (thank goodness!) and have enjoyed and learned something new from each video you made. You really know your audience and provide the exact info needed to ensure a wonderful visit to Paris. Love the updated look of CDG! Covid kept us away and it looks like the airport received a nice new snazzy look.

[@jasonibiza7993]

I agree!

[@Durga695]

You Les Frenchis folks are brillliant covering almost every angle to make one's stay in Paris even more memoriable

[@erickjerland1281]

This video was very helpful. I’m from Chicago and I’m going to Paris on 8/16/22. I can’t wait. I always wanted to go to Paris.

[@delga25]

I’m super excited to for the first time in October!! Viva la France 🇫🇷

[@jeanwhite2705]

Hi Colleen and Antoine, We loved this video! When we visited France, we studied and studied the different ways thru the CDG in order to familiarize ourselves with the things to look for. We were very aware we were going somewhere large and unfamiliar and dealing with another language. My husbands skills were nonexistent and mine were from college days and only updated by watching French channels during the previous months.Luckily my reading skills were better than my spoken ones. We found our way very easily but there was quite a bit of anxious energy leading up to our arrival. This video is so reassuring even now planning our return for next year and dealing with all the regular travels challenges and perhaps more of the same still by next year. Thank You so very much for all you do!

[@xx-uz2kz]

The return trip to CDG on the RER B. can create panic when one arrived at the CDG train station and your original Metro ticket will not let you exit. Every time I take this trip to CDG I see many passengers panicking that they can't get out because thei trip originated on a Metro train using a Metro ticket which isn't accept on RER . However you can get access onto the RER with that Metro ticket but you cannot get out at the train terminal at CDG. You need to cover this topic

[@Ana-nj6mw]

So what should I do in that case?😮

[@brittanieparks257]

I'm going to Paris in a couple of days and was researching on my options to go from CDG to my airbnb and your videos are a lifesaver!! Thank you so much

[@Vancouver_Dan]

This is really helpful. I like to have a "roadmap" before I go (rather than wander in circles on arrival). Many thanks!

[@laurazweig1464]

Congratulations on your one year anniversary of KZbin! Thanks for this and all your helpful videos. We are going to Paris in October (finally!) and cannot wait.

[@janetgonzalez7883]

We are too! 😁

[@chadwimberly5572]

You both are so great at giving clear cut information about Paris.

[@JD987abc]

Hi Les Frenchies. I’m thrilled for you to reach your one year anniversary. I actually thought you were on longer. Your content is so professionally done and always informative and friendly. Please keep up your good work. Josef.

[@DaveMovold]

I just returned from 2 weeks in Paris. Your channel was very helpful. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@juliegoodwin6850]

Thank-you for such an informative video. After a long flight and if you've never been to that particular airport it can be a bit overwhelming, this is such a big help! It would be great if you could do these videos all over the world!😀

[@annmajek5203]

Congratulations on your first year anniversary! The Les Frenchies guide is everything😊😊

[@annakaraduman4580]

We booked our first time trip to Paris today, going on Christmas time. And your youtube channel has been such a help on planning everything. Thank you 🙂

[@cristinaorlando2408]

Super helpful! I am going to Paris for the first time this month and your channel has been great!

[@elizabethgaray9923]

This is the video I was waiting for 😭😭😭!!! I want to take a taxi or Uber and all the videos I've seen only talk about trains and buses!!! (Tears of happiness 'cause my parents, husband, and I are going to Paris in September) and I also searched for videos in Spanish and French since 2021! Thank you so much!!!! 😘😘😘

[@mickeywilk9788]

Thank you!! I’m flying to Paris by myself for the first time and I was so confused by how to get to the city by public transport. I feel better know what to look out for :)

[@fidgetspinner343]

Loved this, thankyou so much :-) I am DELIGHTED at how succesfull this channel has become in such a short time, couldn't happen to a nicer couple. J'adore Les Frenchies

[@plainoolong]

Thank you! I just downloaded this so I can rewatch and refresh my memory before landing. I really love your videos, they're really helpful and straightforward.

[@amyfusaro4882]

Thank you both so much for the awesome useful video. My husband and I are heading to France next month for our first visit. We are visiting for 2 weeks with 6 nights in Paris. We have binged everyone of your videos (some twice). So happy to have found you!!

[@fredbauscus3712]

A couple other tips- If you arrive at Terminal 1 (United\Star Alliance) you'll need to take the free train to the RER station. Also, when taking the RER, check to make sure you get a train that goes straight to Gare du Nord. Otherwise, the trip will be much longer with all the local stops.

[@davidthaler7018]

I’ve seen a few videos with both “fast” and local trains between CDG and central Paris-the time difference was only about 5-7 minutes. Besides, the time you spend WAITING for the fast train is time you could be on a local train. :-)

[@sav7568]

@@davidthaler7018 Agreed. I took the all stops train and found it OK.

[@christianbarnay2499]

RER B has only 1 track in each direction. Trains won't overtake. So just take the first train. The only benefit of the direct train is that it has only one stop at Aulnay-sous-Bois before Gare-du-Nord. So you can take a good nap without fearing that someone hops in and out grabbing your luggage while you're asleep. That's unless extra stops are added on the fly for whatever random reason. RER B is an adventure on its own.

[@davidthaler7018]

@@christianbarnay2499 I’ve seen direct trains stop at CDG1 and Parc des Expositions before continuing to Gare du Nord. That appeared to be during spring and admittedly the video was several years old so perhaps schedules change seasonally or have changed altogether.

[@gmnewlook]

Great video as always! Thanks for showing the way to go to the train station, not that complicated. Our routing is already planned. Get off at 2E, do the usual bag pick and going through customs. Then head for the train station, go to Paul for lunch, then to the IDF Mobilités kiosk for our Paris Visite cards, then RER B to Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame, then the underground corridor to Cluny La Sorbonne station on ligne 10 then the metro direction Boulogne - Pont de Saint-Cloud to Charles Michels and a 7-8 minute walk to our Airbnb. Salut!

[@m.macdog5113]

we just arrived back from France . Just wanted to say thank you for all your tips on travel in Paris. We did experience then dodgy taxi drivers ! Got a regulated taxi driver who was just wonderful. Also thank you for tips on planning your trip, navigo card and what to expect on the metro. It really helped and made us more relaxed.

[@geoffreypayne6867]

I have just returned from Paris and buying the RER ticket from the machines is so easy ..( even someone like me did it without problem.!!.)...good tip abt Navigo Card I wasn't aware you could buy at CDG ...Great Videos 🇫🇷😉

[@shivathealmighty]

Do I need to go to a different terminal for customs and bag collection?! I will land there in two weeks time and I have lost my sleep in tension...

[@michelledaniel8386]

Thank you so much for this information! Congratulations on your first year, guys! I wish I could be there to say hello and celebrate with you. Keep up the great work! So enjoyable. 🤗 💕

[@kellimccallum7595]

I can't tell how valuable your videos have been as we prepare for our first trip to Paris next week. Thanks so much for your amazing details!

[@kellimccallum7595]

*can't tell you how

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

You're welcome

[@TheAGcollector101]

I fell for the fake taxis I think, as did one more traveler I met, super easy especially when you're all alone. This video unfortunately came to me too late, although I'm definitely saving it for future study abroad students, best video describing the process I have seen so far!!!

[@paradiseana]

Love your informative videos. You guys explain everything wonderfully with lots of tips for first time visitors like me. Thank you.

[@sandrafrench6125]

Fantastic, it can be so intimidating the first time at CDG. Knowing what to look for is so helpful.💜🇦🇺

[@fancyvirgo82]

Bonjour! Love love love you two! You have been such a blessing in my research for my upcoming Paris trip…from catching the metro to finding the best macarons ! Merci!

[@csjames69]

We arrive in three days time so your video is a good refresher on what and how we need to do in order to get to Paris city centre. We will get the Navigo as we will be travelling extensively in a seven day period in and around Paris.

[@meimoran5223]

Bonjour! I just came across your channel last night and I haven’t stopped watching since! I just wanna say that i LOVE your videos. I have watched A LOT of other travel vloggers in preparation for my trip to France and Belgium, and i can say, BY FAR, your channel is my FAVORITE! ❤ it’s my favorite because it’s informative and straight-to-the-point. Some other vloggers have too much unnecessary fluff, and for someone super busy like me, it’s a pain having to go through the unnecessary fluff. So THANK YOU for such helpful videos! Super appreciate it! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@roelcruz7586]

Thank you for your informative videos. I learned a lot watching them. My wife and I are visiting Paris for the first time and we’re so stoked!

[@davidd3381]

A really great video! My top tips for safety are: Only take a taxi from the official taxi rank Take the non-stop RER B The Roissybus to Opera is a great option

[@strawberriebabieex3]

good job! i like how you focus on one particular topic and then proceed to answer and explain the options.

[@Pintsizequilts]

We always take the RER in but it is def a bit of a walk. Gets your legs moving after flying. 😁 thanks for all your great videos.

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Thanks you as always, Colleen! God bless you and your husband!🙏💖🙏

[@halliebass]

Practical info! Love it. I have done the RER B every time. First time I went to the ticket vending office and after that to the machines. It is easy. As I usually stay in the Latin Quarter, I disembark at St. Michel.

[@oswaldong4829]

Hi Hallie, upon arrival and exiting at St. Michel Station, did you notice if there is a working elevator. Otherwise, how would you bring out your luggage?

[@nicole8950]

Hi! Did you find it easy to take the train with luggage? Thank you in advance 💕

[@MidwestAppeals]

We're going the last week in March. My wife is very excited.

[@michellephilbin864]

I just found you today, I’ve been watching quite a few of your videos. They are so informative. Thank you so much. I wish I had booked my flight before a few days ago. I’m only there for 48 hours and the Eiffel Tower to the top is sold out. That’s what I get for waiting so hopefully I get another trip to Paris. ❤

[@yoesisatar2584]

Interesting and informative video Mr and Mrs, will be easy guide from CDG to Paris thank you.

[@marianneh9868]

Thank you, VERY useful information...Things have changed as I have also, much older, since my last visit to France....thanks for updates...Great production.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Thank you

[@wsegen]

Enoy your videos. thanks. in 2018 took a city bus, 315 comes to mind, pick up at Nation, and room on bord for baggae. It costs about 2 euros and the ride is about an hour and 15 minutes, or about 15 more than a taxi. It's a nice ride, through some towns. Convenient, friendly, and good conncectivity..

[@JonathanLight1]

Very useful short video. Thanks! 🇫🇷

[@dundee897]

You forgot to mention the Roissybus, takes directly to Opera. It is a bit longer depending on your arrival time but in my opinion feels way safer the RER B. Also, the fare is the same as RER B.

[@mariav.5988]

I agree with Dundee, I would like to see where to take the bus from and how to get a ticket etc😊

[@jeanwhite2705]

We did take the Roissy Bus because we wanted to see a bit more of the area as we travelled. We landed where we wanted to but the bus was generally longer, Not particularly scenic at all and took a good bit longer. Just our experience because we were timid to catch the train and thought the trip would be underground(not so). We learned that of the two, the train is more efficient and faster, and definitely not difficult

[@delphzouzou4520]

I agree. I always take the bus, even if it's a bit longer then the RER or a taxi. When you took a flight for several hours, then waited at the custom and for your luggages, 30 minutes more is not a big deal.

[@sudemel7248]

I love all your videos they are so informative and you answer my questions before I can ask. Merci beaucoup

[@PravinChandran1983]

Thanks for this information, your 4/5 minutes video would do a great help to first timers arriving in Paris , really great job you are doing helping thousands I believe 🎉, cheers 👋

[@smculinary7413]

Omg! You both are supplying excellent information! Thank you!

[@marcosaltran9719]

You are life savers! Thank you. Big Hug From Brazil!!!!!

[@fidgetspinner343]

Love these Airport transfer videos, so useful and very popular. Would love to see ones for Orly and Beauvais, I assume a little more awkward for you as they are a bit far out. But Beauvais sees a huge amount of British travellers with Ryanair and not much about the bus and train options on KZbin. 👍

[@shoshannacorner8753]

Can you do a video on getting the train form Charles de Gaulle to Bordeaux? Thank you!!!

[@philwanadoo7435]

Far out ? Orly is nearer Paris than CDG...

[@jayd4481]

Great video! We visited Paris in June 2023 and watched many of your videos before our trip. They were so helpful! We got the Navigo Découverte Weekly Pass at the airport and decided to take the Roissybus because the Opera stop was close to our hotel. We were a bit hesitant to take the RER B with our luggage. Our next visit I think we might just take a taxi straight to the hotel as we plan to arrive on a Saturday so we wouldn't be able to load an All-zone Weekly Pass until Monday. We'll save some money by just getting a Zone 1-2 Daily Pass for Saturday and Sunday then have the Weekly Pass start on Monday.

[@MrShanebizzle]

Your channel is so helpful thank you

[@angelicaumbao6065]

Going to Paris this Fall and it is our first time. I love this video! Very informative. Thank you!

[@amiemohan8578]

Going to visit Paris soon frm 🇲🇾... As French language is totally alient for me hope I cn manage with google translate and your videos are main guide for me for this Paris Trip... Very informative...

[@highcroft514]

You guys do a great job of explaining everything.

[@damiaanspatrick2050]

See you tomorrow. Arriving with the Thalys at 10:05 paris nord , First a visit to Musée Marmottan , passy cemetery , etc etc....and then some recommendations from the Frenchies

[@169ester]

Great video! I am coming this month to Paris and plan to get the weekly navigo to use around the city, good to see where excatly I have to go to make mine when I land!

[@sankalitabanerjee1690]

Hi this is Sankalita from India Thankyou so much for sharing the details. After learning from your video we decided to take the taxi from Airport. Your informations are very helpful. Thankyou

[@ggtaruc2578]

Was just there. Suggest more detailed tutorial on the ticket purchase screen such as choice of language, choices.of to let's since there's more than one. And emphasize RER line B which is what takes you into downtown Paris. Should also discuss which stop to get off.

[@BillTaylor-e2x]

Wish I had this guide on my first time to Paris. Very helpful!

[@khairulhafiz3016]

Thanks, your video is very helpful, love from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@estherkorner9635]

Great video, very clear and specific information. Thank you.

[@carolrosales8382]

Oh my! This is the best video. Thank you for the indepth video.

[@nivekyerac]

Love your Channel. My wife and I took a 5 day trip getaway while we were visiting family in England. Stayed at The Hotel Monge (our daughter picked it) and later found it's one of the boutique hotels you recommend. We loved it and will stay there again as we love the 5th arr., as it's not touristed out and many times being in restaurants, markets, bars, etc in the area, we felt like the only tourists there. Everyone else was French. Our next plan is to find an Airbnb or similar in the 5th and stay for 3/4 weeks. I went to high school over 50 years ago just outside Paris in Garches and we lived in St. Germain en Laye and Le Port Marly while my USAF Dad was stationed there. We took the RER out to St. Germain one day and it was great to hang out in my old neighborhood and walk the Chateau grounds on a beautiful summer day. Walking towards the East on the grounds you're on a bluff above the Seine and can see the buildings of Paris 10 miles away. Thanks for your great channel! Merci!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this video.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel 😁

[@radapopova2679]

Thank you for this video! I was wondering What do you think about the RoissyBus as transport from CDG to Paris?

[@funfamchannel8627]

Thank u so much for your tutorial. really helpfull. because i have a plan to Paris 1 month to go.

[@AnneMB955]

Very clear. From your info I’ve decided how I’ll get to my Airbnb from the airport. 🚙

[@YslanderS]

Your channel has been very informative while we are planning our first trip to Europe. Do you have any suggestions for getting to the Grotto in Lourdes?

[@AgzamAnvarov]

Thank you so much for such detailed video!

[@jayringo77]

Somewhere my fiancé discovered that you've been at this for ONE YEAR. Congrats! Keep up the amazing work and thank you as always!

[@lilly3182]

Would you please make a video showing how to buy a train, a bus or a metro ticket , thanks

[@qwertyu386]

You both have done an amazing job with Paris!

[@ozmika9914]

This is so easy ! Thank you very much. Loving your videos. Have you done one describing how to get a travel sim for visitors? I want to stay in Paris for two weeks and want to still be able to use my phone for things like google maps and translator, but will not always expect to be connected to WIFI. Thanks again.

[@mylapeligrino5059]

This video is very helpful, thanks for posting this content. Will visit Paris in 2 weeks time.

[@sally3570]

Warning! If I see you two I am going to yell hello like an American tourist!🤣 Just kidding. I will say hello though and thank you in person. These tips and videos are so helpful for my upcoming trip! 👏🙌❤️

[@markjohnmichaud8369]

Wonderful video with excellent information clearly presented! Thanks very much.

[@deedalley2740]

You guys are awesome. Many thanks from New Zealand.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@Mistermister-g8g]

As always very informative. Always love your videos👍👍👍 Just one thing missing you could have shown where people can drop the luggage ,at baggage du monde which close to the train station by Sheraton Hotel It's very convenient for people who are in Paris for a couple of days. We dropped 2 big suitcases there for 2 days it was a bit expensive 80 euros but it was worth it. It would have been very hard for us to carry them all the way to le Quartier Latin back and forth. We travelled in April 2022, the other luggage storage , the cheaper one was not operational. May be it is now.

[@MicahMann]

Coming to Paris in May for my first time (first time from the US to Europe!) and your videos have been incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@freedomworldall]

Explained fully in details. Thanks!

[@alexandrachris4613]

There is also Roissy Bus. More expensive (16€) but it's easier than RER when you have a lot of baggages. It takes you straight to Opera Station where you can take the metro.

[@henrylopezgonzalez8244]

Excellent Video !!! Merci beacoup for the advice, We went to Paris last week with our two kids, I would add the following, If you are travelling 4 people is better/more value to take an Uber than taking the train from Charles de Gaulle as price RER B train from CDG to Paris is 10 Euros.

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Thanks to you and your husband for the great tips and info. 👍👍🤩🤩 I know how intimidating traveling to a foreign country can be. That's why I love to travel with my young adult son. 😊😊

[@WHJeffB]

Thank you SO MUCH for your videos guys!!! My wife and I fly out of JFK at 8:10AM Sept 10th for Paris. Greatly looking forward to it, but I was a bit apprehensive about it. Your videos have put my mind at ease. This video, along with video on using the Metro are a HUGE help. Taking the RER to the St. Michel/Notre Dame station as our hotel is a 4min walk from there in the St. Germain area. Saw the video on stations to avoid, unfortunately the Notre Dame station is one of them, but we don't have much choice! Hoping the time we'll arrive there (after 11PM) may mean less tourists/people, so less pick-pockets, but I'm sure we'll fine either way. Merci Beaucoup!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

You'll be fine at the St Michel station. Just be aware. Knowing it's a hot spot for pick pockets and being in alert will make you less attractive than other targets. Watch our video on how to avoid pickpockets. It explains their behavior so you know what to look for. Happy travels!

[@WHJeffB]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Again, thanks SO much!! Be well...

[@sa21g22g23]

Thanks a lot for this new information for travel to Paris,merci beaucoup pour cette nouvelle information pour Voyager à Paris

[@sa21g22g23]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel thanks very much and good day

[@josetello5341]

Good information, Thank you so much !,

[@claudioluna7299]

Thank you for all the super important info that you offer people about traveling to France!!!! 👍😁👍

[@ΑγγελοςΡοδοπουλος-χ5ζ]

great video ! can i purchase the paris navigo decouverte and go to Paris from CDG ? or i need the specific ticket ?

[@annekillen7472]

Love all your videos!! Very informative and straightforward. From this video, I assume you suggest taking the RER rather than the Roissy bus from CDG?

[@amandamason6248]

How long would you leave to transfer between landing from an international flight at CDG and a train connection from Gare de​ Lyon?

[@suecrumley5925]

Thank you for this, so helpful and timely. I'm heading to Paris soon. Plan to use Taxi .

[@zxq7836]

So clear and easy to follow, thank you 🙏😊

[@cristiannbrito7992]

Hi guys! I love your videos, they have a very good informations and is so easy to understand, because i'm from Brazil and i'm not a expert in english... I'll going to Paris in November, maybe we can meet there... Aur Revoir!