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Arriving in Paris with family

La Rédaction Paris je t'aime - Updated on 15 June 2026

All the modes of transport for getting to the centre of Paris from a train station or airport by bus, metro, RER or taxi

Paris is served by six train stations situated in the centre of the capital. From these, you can take a metro or one of the taxis parked in front of every station.

If you are arriving by plane, then there are several ways of getting to the city centre.

Orlyval, a special metro, transports travellers to Antony RER station; from here, RER line B takes travellers on to the city centre (fare Orly 1-2-3-4-Paris: €11.30 /adult; €5.65 /child 4-10 yrs). From Roissy-Charles-De-Gaulle airport (Terminal 1), RER line B takes you to the city centre Les Halles) in 36 minutes for €9.50.

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An alternative solution: bus line 9517 will begin operating to serve the airport from Saint-Denis–Pleyel, with easy connections to metro line 14
Looking ahead to 2027: this development is part of the preparations for the CDG Express, due to launch on 28 March 2027, which will provide a direct 20-minute link between Gare de l’Est and the airport

You can also opt for a taxi: the current charge for transfers between Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and central Paris is 53€ or 58€, with a 15% increase at night, on Sunday and public holidays, and €32 or 37€ from Orly 1-2-3-4. A cheaper alternative is the shared taxi system. Wecab, a service provided by Taxis G7, enables you to reduce the cost of a journey by booking in advance.

The cars Air France offer several airport shuttle transport services to and from several central points in Paris (one-way: from €9 for adults and €5.50 for children; round-trip: from €18 for adults. Fares vary according to itinerary). Finally, some companie like Chauffeurs de Maître, Sigma Cars, Azede Transports or different private shuttle services can be pre-booked at a fixed fare. According to the number of people travelling, you can choose a people carrier, minivan or minibus.