🚆 Train from CDG to Paris: 14 € ticket, first and last RER B train

A taxi costs tens of euros, while the RER B train costs €14 and takes about 30 minutes (as of 09/2026, current ÎdFM fares). You can board the train at only two airport stations, and one of them is tucked away near Terminal 3.

Without preparation, you lose half an hour walking between stations. Below is the exit for each terminal, ticket price, and schedule.

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How the RER B from Charles de Gaulle Airport works

💡 In short:

The RER B connects both airport stations to central Paris.
The trip takes 25-35 minutes, trains run every 10-20 minutes (according to Paris Airport).
Prices and operating hours: 09/2026, verified on the RATP ticket page.

The RER B runs from north to south through all of Paris and stops right in the city center. The line is 80 km long, has 47 stations, and opened in 1977 (according to Wikipedia). It is one of the five RER commuter rail lines.

A regular train stops at about nine intermediate stations between the airport and Gare du Nord. The express runs nonstop and saves you about 12 minutes (according to the official airport website).

At the southern end, the line splits into two branches. Some trains go to Robinson, some to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, and some only reach Massy-Palaiseau or Antony (according to European Traveler). Check the final destination on the board: if you need Antony to transfer to Orly, a train to Robinson won't work.

By passenger volume, the RER B is second only to the RER A. During rush hour the cars get packed, so with a suitcase you should board in the middle of the train, not in the vestibule by the door.

RER B train on the tracks under a cloudy sky

Two stations in one airport

Charles de Gaulle has two RER B stations. The "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1" station is next to Terminal 3, in the Roissypole building. The "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV" station is tucked away on the underground level between Terminals 2C and 2E.

The "1" in the name does not mean Terminal 1. It is the first of the two airport stations and the closest to Paris. All trains to the city stop at both stations, so you board the one closest to your exit.

The trick is in the terminal geography. If you move through the airport from west to east, the order is: Terminal 1, then Terminal 3 with Roissypole, and finally Terminal 2. Terminal 3 lies between the first and the second, and it's easy to forget that.

Both stations are connected by the free CDGVAL shuttle, so you can get between them in a couple of minutes. If you got off at the wrong terminal, getting back to your station is easy.

Platform and tracks at Charles de Gaulle 1 station with a passenger

First and last train

The first train to Paris leaves from the Terminal 2 station at 04:50. Two minutes later it stops at "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1" and picks up passengers from Terminals 1 and 3. You arrive at Gare du Nord at 05:26 (as of Paris Airport).

The last train departs at 23:50 and arrives at Gare du Nord at 00:26. During the day, trains run every 10-20 minutes, but early in the morning and late in the evening you'll have to wait longer (as of Paris Airport). The schedule is the same all seven days, including holidays, so you don't need to check the day of the week.

If your flight lands after midnight, you won't catch the RER B. Ground transport at night runs infrequently, so after 23:50 plan on a taxi or a pre-booked transfer. For a morning flight back, allow an extra hour to get through security without rushing.

Where to find the RER B station in each terminal

The airport is divided into three terminals, and the route to the train is different for each. Below, step by step, with the signs you'll see on site.

If you arrive at Terminal 1

From Terminal 1, the easiest way to the station is by shuttle. You take the free automated CDGVAL train to the Terminal 3 / Roissypole stop. It takes a couple of minutes between stops.

Don't get off the CDGVAL too early. The shuttle also stops at the P-r and P-x parking lots, but you need Terminal 3 specifically. Announcements along the way are in French, English, German, and Spanish.

Panorama of Paris with the Eiffel Tower and the Seine

The CDGVAL map shows that the closest RER B station to Terminal 1 is at Terminal 3.

If you arrive at Terminal 2

Terminal 2 is the largest: it has seven sub-terminals from 2A to 2G. The RER B station is located between 2C and 2E, and you get there by following the "vers Paris" signs.

Passengers on the RER B platform at the airport

On the signs, the station is labeled "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV". The TGV suffix doesn't mean that only long-distance trains leave from here.

There are two sides: one has RER B platforms to Paris, the other has TGV trains to Disneyland, Lyon, and Bordeaux. Check the departure board before going down.

Keep in mind the size of Terminal 2. From sub-terminals 2A and 2B it's a long walk to the station, and the farthest one, 2G, is served by a separate shuttle. Allow extra time for transfers.

If you arrive at Terminal 3

There are no direct signs to the RER B in Terminal 3. At the exit you'll see a sign that says "Ground Transports / Terminal 1, 2", and then you walk through a covered outdoor walkway.

Roissypole bus station on an overcast day

The walk to the Roissypole building takes five to seven minutes. Inside, you'll find the "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1" station.

Free CDGVAL between terminals

The CDGVAL connects Terminals 1, 3, and 2 and runs in a loop every four minutes (as of Paris Airport). You can also walk between Terminals 1, 3, and 2, but with luggage the shuttle is more convenient.

Orange and white CDGVAL train at the platform

The stops are signed, but it's easy to get off early at a parking lot. Keep the name of your stop in mind and don't rush to the exit at the first stop.

How much a ticket costs and how to buy it

The ticket price has changed twice. On January 1, 2025, Paris introduced a single airport ticket, and on January 1, 2026, it costs 14 € (as of 01.01.2026, ÎdFM). Below are the fares, ticket machines, and the Navigo Easy card.

Paris Region Airports ticket

The single airport ticket covers travel on RER B, as well as metro and tram within the Île-de-France region.

Airport fares (as of 01.01.2026, RATP fare grid):

Passenger	Price
Adult	14 €
Child 4-9	7 €
Child 0-3	free
Navigo Easy card	+2 €

One ticket also covers a transfer to the metro within Paris. You exit RER B and continue on the same ticket, no metro surcharge is needed (as of 01.01.2026, ticket terms on the ÎdFM website).

Where to buy a ticket

Terminal 2 has two types of machines. The white and blue ones sell RER and metro tickets, the yellow and gray ones issue long-distance TGV tickets. You need the white and blue ones labeled "TICKETS | Navigo Paris Ile-de-France".

At the Terminal 1 and 3 station, there are only machines for Paris tickets, so there is nothing to mix up. Keep two limitations in mind: the machines do not accept American Express cards, and old cards without a chip and PIN will not work. At the T1 and T3 station, there is a ticket office with staff.

During the day, the line at the ticket office is longer than at the machines. If you have a card without a chip, you go to the ticket office, where more card types are accepted. The staff speak English.

In Terminal 2, on the lower level, there are two ticket offices opposite each other. One sells Paris et Ile-de-France, metro, and Navigo tickets, the other handles only SNCF and TGV tickets. Do not confuse the "Grandes Lignes" sign.

Keep a card or coins handy. The machines do not accept large bills, and change is given in small coins.

Passes and the Navigo Easy card

Since July 11, 2024, the paper ticket has been replaced by the Navigo Easy card. The card costs 2 € on top of the ticket price (as of 11.07.2024, RATP).

If you have an iPhone with Apple Wallet or the Paris transport app, you do not need to pay extra for the card. One ticket on your phone is valid only for you, you cannot buy it for the whole group at once.

For children and a second trip, the card is worth it. You load the ticket onto the medium once and never pay for the physical card again.

The Paris Visite and Navigo passes are accepted on RER B, but for a single trip from the airport they cost more than a one-way ticket. If you are staying in Paris for a week and traveling every day, compare the weekly pass and single tickets in advance (according to European Traveler).

How to get to the platform and avoid taking the wrong train

The walk to the platform is short, but there are forks along the way. Here is what to look for.

Gates and signs

At the Terminal 1 and 3 station, the platform is one level below the ticket offices. You need the turnstiles with green arrows.

In Terminal 2, you simply follow the "vers Paris" signs, it is hard to go wrong. The board above the platform lists all stops for a specific train.

On the platform, the sign "Tous les trains desservent Paris" means that any train on that side goes to Paris. Check the final destination and do not wander far from the edge: the train does not wait long.

Signs at the airport are in both French and English. Look for the train pictogram and the word "Paris": that will get you to the platform without a map. If in doubt, ask at the information desk near the exit.

Express or regular train

Red and white RER B train at the platform

Some trains run express and do not stop in the suburbs after Terminal 2. A regular train makes about nine stops and takes roughly 34 minutes to Gare du Nord, while the express saves you about 12 minutes (according to Paris Airport).

In the schedule, skipped stops are marked with a vertical line without a time.

Do not wait specifically for an express. The next regular train often arrives sooner, and you will reach the city at roughly the same time.

Stations in central Paris

In central Paris, RER B stops at Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, Luxembourg, Port-Royal, Denfert-Rochereau, and Cité Universitaire. Gare du Nord is convenient for Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur, Châtelet-Les Halles for the Louvre, and Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame for the Latin Quarter (according to European Traveler).

Check your hotel location in advance. Getting off at the wrong station means an extra metro transfer with your suitcase. Châtelet-Les Halles connects to five metro lines and three RER lines, making it the most convenient transfer hub.

Denfert-Rochereau connects to metro line 6 and is convenient for Gare Montparnasse, Port-Royal is next to the Sorbonne, and Cité Universitaire serves the university campus. At major stations, the walk from the platform to the street exit is long, so allow extra time for it.

Transfer to Orly Airport

If you need Orly Airport, take RER B to Antony station and transfer there to the Orlyval automated train. A single Paris Region Airports ticket covers the entire journey, including Orlyval (as of 01.01.2025, RATP).

Orly Airport terminal and Orlyval train on an elevated track

Some southbound trains skip Antony, so check the departure board and choose a train that stops at this station. The transfer to Orlyval takes a few minutes following the signs.

Safety on the way

Pickpockets operate on the line, especially on the section between the airport and Gare du Nord. Keep your phone and wallet in an inside pocket, and wear your backpack on your front. In the evening, choose a car with other passengers.

With a large suitcase, you take up space near the entrance and get in other people's way. Place your luggage in front of you so it stays in sight at all times.

Taxi and transfer instead of the train

Late at night, after 11:50 PM, RER B no longer runs. With luggage, children, or after a long flight, you may prefer to take a car.

Taxis in Paris have fixed fares to the city center, and the price depends on which bank of the Seine you're going to (according to Paris airports). A private transfer is usually more expensive than a taxi, but someone meets you in the arrivals hall with a sign.

Taxi stands are located at the exit of each terminal, just follow the "Taxi" sign. You can also book a car in advance through an app, so you don't stand in line after a night flight. For a group of several people, a transfer is sometimes cheaper than buying individual tickets.

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⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How much does a train ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris cost?

The Paris Region Airports ticket costs €14 for an adult and €7 for a child aged 4-9 (as of 01.01.2026, ÎdFM fare page). Children under three ride free. The same ticket covers the metro and tram in Paris.

Does the RER B run at night?

No. The first train leaves at 04:50, the last at 23:50, and the schedule is the same all seven days (according to Paris Airport). At night you are left with a taxi, a transfer, or a bus. There is a break of about five hours between the last and first train, so check the last train time in advance.

Which station should I leave from if I arrive at Terminal 2?

The RER B station for Terminal 2 is called "Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV" and is located between sub-terminals 2C and 2E. You follow the signs for "vers Paris". From the distant sub-terminals 2A, 2B, and 2G the walk is longer, and for 2G there is an additional shuttle.

Can I buy a ticket from the airport in advance?

Yes. The ticket is sold in the Paris transport app and in Apple Wallet, so you do not need a Navigo Easy card and you do not pay the extra €2. At the airport, you buy the ticket from a machine or a ticket office. The machines do not accept American Express cards, so with such a card go to the ticket office.

How do I get from CDG to Orly Airport?

You take the RER B to Antony station, and there you transfer to the Orlyval automated train. One Paris Region Airports ticket covers the entire journey, including Orlyval (as of 01.01.2025, fare description on RATP). Previously there was a supplement for Orlyval, now there is none.

In short: what to book

RER B remains the cheapest way to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris.

If you have an early flight back, take a train with an hour to spare. If you arrive late or with a lot of luggage, choose a taxi or transfer.

For hotels in central Paris near the RER B station you need, check options on Trip.com.

RER B from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris: ticket price, schedule and where your station is