Paris Airport Bus
Getting from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly Airport (ORY) to the Paris city center doesn’t have to be difficult.
From Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport to Paris by Taxi
Taxi is the most expensive way to get from the airports to Paris, and can be slow if you hit traffic. Most drivers speak some English, but it helps to have your destination in Paris written down. Fares and journey times vary depending on where in the city you are going.
Taxi Fare: 40 to 70 euros from CDG, 30 to 50 euros from Orly
Travel Time: 40 to 55 minutes from CDG, 25 to 45 minutes from Orly (longer with traffic)
More information about taxis from CDG can be found here, and from Orly can be found here.
From Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport to Paris by Bus
Bus transport is an easy way to get from the airports to the Paris city center. Most buses leave from the bus terminals outside of the airport doors and drop you off at or close to a metro station in Paris.
Air France and Roissybus / Orlybus have reputable bus services from the Paris airports to the Paris city center.
Bus Fare: 7.20 to 17 euros, depending on the bus and which airport you depart from
Travel Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour from CDG, 30 to 45 minutes from Orly (longer with traffic)
More information about buses from CDG can be found here, and from Orly can be found here.
From Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport to Paris by Train (RER)
Suburban RER trains run from the airports to the Paris city center. Follow signs to the RER terminal (depending on where you land, you may have to take a shuttle to get there), and purchase your ticket before boarding the train to Paris.
Beware that ticket lines can be very long and ticket machines at the Paris airports do not accept non-chip-and-pin cards, so the RER may not be a good option if you are in a hurry to get to Paris or have a lot of luggage.
RER Fare from Charles de Gaulle (RER B + Metro): 9.25 euros
Travel Time: 35 to 45 minutes
RER Fare from Orly (Orlyval train + RER B): 11.30 euros
Travel Time: 25 to 40 minutes
More information about the RER from CDG can be found here, and from Orly here.
Additional Information
Take a look at the Paris Metro Guide for more information about onward transportation in the city.