How to Get from Paris Airport to City
When you arrive in Paris when you arrive then one of the first questions will be raising in your own head is how do you get into the city centre from the airport. There are more than one airport to the city and everyone has their own transport making this so overwhelming to a beginner. In this tutorial we will be taking you through the variety to accessing the city form the paris airport and leave you pick the best for you.
1. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle airport is a big airport with maximum traffic for Paris, therefore there is a number of transport means there;
a) RER Train
RER is the fastest, cheapest means of getting to the city center from Charles de Gaulle Airport. When you enter customs go and search for “RER” directions, that is the train station, north of the airport. When you get on RER B you go directly into the city centre, you will have stations in proximity to larger stations: Gare Du Nord, and Chatelet-Les Halles.
Tip: On arrival in the city you will buy from the airport a Paris Visite Card which has unlimited travel on the RER and other forms of transport during your stay.
b) Airport Shuttle
If you are carrying a baggage of large size or you need ease things go, you have the option of a shuttle of an airport. There are different companies, which offer shuttle services Charles de Gaulle Airport to the different parts of the city. These shuttles are generally cute and will pick you up from your door to your door and additionally they are very good for you with a lot of luggage or you are travelling in a group.
c) Taxi
There is a taxi to Charles de Gaulle Airport outside each terminal. Visually, they are handy to move around, if you have big luggage or want a direct handy means of transportation. Note though that, taxis are expensive compared to other means of transports.
2. Orly Airport (ORY)
There are couple of ways of getting there too, in the second airport after Paris Orly Airport.
a) Orlyval & RER Train
Like Charles de Gaulle airport, Orly airport has also its own train station. To travel by train at the Airport go to the Orlyval shuttle train station in Antony and then get on the train RER B to the city centre. This option is cheap and pays little off time.
b) Orlybus
The Orlybus is easy and cheap to get to the city from the Orly Airport. This is the bus connection between the airport and Denfert Rochereau station in the centre of the city. Dependent on traffic it would take about 30 minutes.
c) Taxi
If you want door to door service or heavy luggage taxis are available outside each terminal in Orly Airport. While costly as compared to other kinds of the public transport, they offer convenience, direct transportation.
3. Beauvais Airport (BVA)
When the Beauvais City is the place of your landing, situate further from Paris, then you will have the following choices of being urbanized into the city centre.
a) Beauvais Airport Shuttle
Beauvais airport shuttle is the most convenient and direct way of getting from the Beauvais airport to the Paris. The shuttle will depart at the time of arrival of flights and that will take you directly to an entrance of Porte Maillot transport centre in the city location. Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes is needed to explore the place.
b) Taxi
The presence of taxis in Beauvais Airport, however, will be at a premium because of the distance from the city. It is recommended before paying for the taxi one should try first the fare and shares the taxi with other people share the fare.
Final Words
Navigating through the city is going to be overwhelming, but in your favour you have plenty of options when it comes to transportation and will just choose what fits you best. Whether you want to board inexpensive train or use handy shuttle or just wish for a relaxed taxi ride it will not take long before you are surrounded by beauty of the French capital. Bon voyage!
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