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The real price of an airport transfer to Paris in 2026

How much does it really cost to get between the Paris airports and central Paris? We laid out the 2026 fares with official sources (prefectoral decree of 24 December 2025 for flat taxi fares, Ile-de-France Mobilites for the train).

Key findings

At CDG, the flat taxi fare is higher for the left bank: EUR 65 vs EUR 56 for the right bank.
At Orly, it is the opposite: EUR 36 left bank, EUR 45 right bank.
The train (RER B / Metro 14) is EUR 14 everywhere: the cheapest option.

Comparison by airport

Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

40-50 min

Flat taxi (right bank)

56 EUR

Flat taxi (left bank)

65 EUR

RER B

14 EUR

Orly (ORY)

30-40 min

Flat taxi (right bank)

45 EUR

Flat taxi (left bank)

36 EUR

Metro 14 / Orlyval

14 EUR

Beauvais (BVA)

~75 min

No flat taxi fare (~80 km, metered). Aerobus shuttle from Porte Maillot.

Mode	Taxi right bank	Taxi left bank	Train	Time
CDG	56 EUR	65 EUR	14 EUR (RER B)	40-50 min
ORY	45 EUR	36 EUR	14 EUR (Metro 14 / Orlyval)	30-40 min
BVA	-	-	Navette Aerobus	~75 min

Methodology & sources

Flat taxi fares: prefectoral decree of 24 December 2025 (mandatory fares, both directions, 24/7). Train ticket: Ile-de-France Mobilites (Paris Region airport ticket). Indicative durations depending on traffic. Data verified on 20 June 2026.

FAQ

What is the cheapest way to reach Paris from CDG or Orly?

The Paris Region airport ticket at EUR 14 (RER B for CDG, Metro 14 or Orlyval for Orly) - same price for both airports.

Why is the CDG taxi more expensive for the left bank?

Flat taxi fares are set by prefectoral decree: CDG EUR 56 right bank and EUR 65 left bank. At Orly it is the opposite: EUR 45 right bank, EUR 36 left bank.

Is there a flat taxi fare for Beauvais?

No. Beauvais is about 80 km away: the taxi is metered (expensive). The official Aerobus shuttle links Porte Maillot in ~1h15.

Do flat taxi fares apply at night and on weekends?

Yes, 24/7, with no surcharge, in both directions.

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