Charles de Gaulle Airport Bus
Buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris are a relatively inexpensive and efficient mode of transport.
Paris airport buses leave from the bus terminals outside of the arrivals halls. They stop at various locations in the Paris city center, usually at major metro and train stations like Opera and Montparnasse.
The travel time from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris ranges from 45 minutes to 1 hour. The journey time ultimately depends on traffic and your final destination in the city center.
Air France and Roissybus both offer bus services from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris. Below is a comparison of their services.
Air France Buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris
Les Cars Air France, as they’re called, are modern, air conditioned coaches. They offer two different routes that stop at Porte Maillot, Etoile, Gare de Lyon, and Gare Montparnasse.
Departures take place from Terminals 1 and 2 every 30 minutes between 5:45 and 23:00. If you arrive at Terminal 3, you can take a shuttle to one of the other terminals to get to a bus stop. Buses run 7 days a week, and the trip takes around 1 hour.
Tickets cost 17 euros one-way or 29 euros round-trip. Discounts are available for children, students, and groups of four or more. You can buy tickets at the Air France Cars machines in Charles de Gaulle Airport or online in advance for a 10% discount.
Roissybus from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris
Roissybus offers direct city buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris Opera. Services are run from Terminals 1, 2, and 3 every 15 to 30 minutes from 6:00 to 23:00. Tickets cost 10 euros one-way, and you can buy them on board the bus. Buses run every day, and the journey time is 45 to 60 minutes.