Option 1:

The main international airport is Charles de Gaulle – Roissy airport. It is located 23 km from Paris.

The easiest way to reach the city from the airport is to take a taxi from a dedicated taxi stand. They are located outside each terminal, simply follow the directions in English. The fares are set between EUR 55 and EUR 58 and all taxis legally should accept credit cards - although it doesn't hurt to verify before getting inside. They will assign you a new taxi if needed.

Beware of individuals claiming to work for a taxi company/the airport. Ignore them, they are fake taxi drivers who will overcharge you. Proceed directly to the dedicated ranks.

A cheaper alternative is the train: RER B. Make sure you board a direct train and you will reach the city center within 30 minutes. A single ticket costs EUR 11.40. Trains depart every 10-20 minutes.

Buses are also available and will drop you at the Paris Opera. A single ticket costs EUR 13.70 and the journey takes around 1 hour. Details found here: https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/public-transport/roissybus

Note for both Airports

Ubers are an option, however not all drivers will speak English and it may be difficult to organize the meeting point.

You can organize a pickup from either airport using Welcome Pickups. They will meet you outside of baggage claims and the drivers speak English. The details can be found here: https://www.welcomepickups.com/

Option 2:

The other international airport is Paris Orly Airport. It is around 10km from the city center.

Like mentioned above, a taxi from the dedicated taxi stand is the best way to reach the city. The rates are set at EUR 32 or EUR 37 and all taxis legally should accept credit cards - although it doesn't hurt to verify before getting inside. They will assign you a new taxi if needed.

The public transportation is a bit more complicated from this location, so our recommendation is to take a taxi.

Note for both Airports

Ubers are an option, however not all drivers will speak English and it may be difficult to organize the meeting point.

You can organize a pickup from either airport using Welcome Pickups. They will meet you outside of baggage claims and the drivers speak English. The details can be found here: https://www.welcomepickups.com/

Option 3:

The three international train stations in Paris are Gare de l’Est (North-East Paris), Gare de Lyon (South-East Paris) and Gare du Nord (North Paris). The other three: Austerlitz (South-East Paris), Montparnasse (West Paris) and Saint Lazare (North-West Paris) are all domestic stations.

The fastest way to reach the city center from these is by using the metro system, a single ticket costs EUR 1.90

Link here: https://www.ratp.fr/

Taxi ranks are located outside each station and taxis should cost more than EUR10-15 if you are centrally located.

Please watch out for pickpockets in and outside these stations.

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