CDG — Paris (Charles de Gaulle) — Taxi Fare Guide
Official Paris taxis (marked with a roof "TAXI PARISIEN" sign) wait at signposted taxi ranks outside each CDG terminal. For trips into Paris, a government-regulated flat fare applies, set by prefectoral decree — drivers must charge it and cannot use the meter for these rides.
The fixed fare is €56 to any address on the Right Bank (Rive Droite, north of the Seine — Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Opéra, Gare du Nord) and €65 to the Left Bank (Rive Gauche, south of the Seine — Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter, Montparnasse). The price includes luggage and up to four passengers, with no airport pickup surcharge on top. Journeys of roughly 25-30 km take about 45-70 minutes depending on traffic. Note the flat fare applies only to central Paris; suburban destinations such as La Défense or Disneyland are metered and cost more.
Ride-hailing is available: Uber, Bolt and Heetch operate from CDG's designated VTC pickup points, but their prices are dynamic and often exceed the €56/€65 flat taxi fare during busy periods.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Right Bank (Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Opéra) | €56 flat | 45-65 min |
| Left Bank (Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter) | €65 flat | 50-70 min |
| La Défense (business district) | metered ≈ €60-75 | 40-60 min |
| Disneyland Paris | metered ≈ €75-90 | 45-60 min |
Practical tips: Use only the official taxi rank and confirm your bank (Right or Left) so the correct flat fare applies; refuse touts offering rides in the terminal. The €56/€65 prices are fixed regardless of traffic, so they are predictable. Cards are accepted; a small tip (rounding up) is appreciated but not required. Fares are approximate for metered suburban trips and vary.
Other ways to the city
CDG is linked to Paris by regional rail and several coach services.
- RER B - Direct trains to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles and Denfert-Rochereau in 30-50 minutes for about €11.80. The most popular option, though it can be crowded.
- Roissybus - A direct coach to Opéra in central Paris, roughly €16.60 and 60-75 minutes depending on traffic.
- Le Bus Direct successors / RATP routes 350 and 351 - City bus lines to Gare de l'Est and Nation cost around €2-€4 but take 70-90 minutes.
- TGV and mainline trains - Gare de CDG2 TGV connects directly to Lille, Lyon, Bordeaux and Brussels without going into Paris.
- Shared shuttle vans - Door-to-door minibus services to Paris hotels cost around €20-€35 per person and take 60-90 minutes.
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Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.