Paris CDG, Orly, Nice & Lyon Airport Transfers: Train vs. Taxi

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Central Paris

RER B commuter train runs every 7–12 minutes from CDG Terminal 2 and Terminal 1/3 (CDG Airport ticket €13.00, 35 min to Gare du Nord, 38 min to Châtelet-Les Halles, 42 min to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame). RoissyBus runs non-stop to Opéra Garnier (€13.00, 60–75 min). Official taxis from the signed taxi rank charge a legally mandated flat fare of €56 to the Right Bank (Rive Droite) and €65 to the Left Bank (Rive Gauche) for up to 4 passengers including luggage—never follow unlicensed touts inside the terminal.

Paris Orly (ORY), Nice (NCE) & Lyon (LYS)

From Paris Orly, the brand-new automated Metro Line 14 reaches Châtelet in 25 minutes for €13.00 (official taxi flat fare €35 Left Bank / €44 Right Bank). At Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, Tram Line 2 runs straight from Terminals 1 & 2 to Jean Médecin (25 min) and Port Lympia (€10 airport return ticket or €1.70 loaded on a multi-ride card).

Key Takeaways & Local Tips

• Verify schedules and book high-speed train tickets directly on SNCF Connect or the Bonjour RATP app.
• Save our offline French Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards on your phone before boarding your flight.
• Always greet staff with 'Bonjour' before asking a question in English or French.