CDG Airport to Gare de l’Est

What is the best way to travel from CDG Airport to Gare de l’Est? How long does the trip take?

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Hi;

The best way,IMHO, would be a limo...

But using public transport consider taking the RER B line from CDG to Gare du Nord and changing there to either the metro line 4 direction Porte d%26#39;Orleans or line 5 direction Place d%26#39;Italie, one stop to Gare de l%26#39;Est.

The distance between Gare du Nord and Gare de l%26#39;Est is about 500 meters so you might consider walking.

From CDG to Gare du Nord is about 25-30 minutes.

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I can%26#39;t remember, but does any one know if it is standard practice to leave the RER and actually have to exit a booth into the metro? It would be hard with bags.

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Anyone ever take the RER?

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Can someone help me..I am also arriving at CDG on 6th June and need to go to Gare du nord

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Hi;

When in the terminal look for signs that say

%26quot;RER Paris Centre%26quot; or just RER.

That is the name for the regional train system from the suburbs of Paris to the City.

From CDG take the RER right into Gare du Nord. It will take you about 25 minutes and cost you under 9 euros.

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From my blog:

Bus

There are two bus options:

Roissybus (http://www.ratp.info/informer/anglais/aeroport_roissybus.php ):

Travels between CDG and Paris Opéra Garnier (rue Scribe and rue Auber). It takes 45-60 minutes. It runs every 15 minutes between 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. and every 20 minutes between 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Cost: 8.90 euros. You’ll need to take a taxi/métro/bus from Opéra Garnier to your final destination.

Air France Bus (http://transfer.airport-paris.com/air-france-coach-service.htm ):

There are 2 routes to/from CDG:

Route #2: CDG-%26gt;Porte Maillot-%26gt;Arc de Triomphe. Cost: 13 euros 1 way, 20 euros return (R/T).

Route #4: CDG-%26gt;Gare de Lyon-%26gt;Montparnasse. Cost: 14 euros 1 way, 22 euros return (R/T).

There are signs in the airport as to where the bus will pick you up. Pick up locations at CDG are close to gates B1 and C2. Pay the driver in euros when you get on the bus. Travelers with heavy luggage, disabled persons, or families with small children in tow may find this option to be uncomfortable.

Private Shuttle

There are a variety of private shuttle operators at CDG. They are usually chauffeur–driven vans or min-vans that will take you directly to your hotel, sometimes with stops in-between. The cost for a single person is usually about 30 euros with further discounts depending upon the number of people in your party. It is important to make reservations with a shuttle service prior to departing on your trip. Make sure that you have a firm agreement on the price before you contract with a private shuttle company. Shuttles are good options for people with heavy luggage and/or limited mobility.

RER Train

This is probably the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable choice. It runs about every 15 minutes from 5 a.m. until about midnight. It is 8.40 euros (5.80 for children 4-10). The express trip is about 22 to 30 minutes, depending upon your destination.

Route: CDG Terminal 2-%26gt;CDG Terminal 1-%26gt; Gare du Nord-%26gt; Châtelet-Les Halles-%26gt;St-Michel-Notre Dame-%26gt;Luxemborg-%26gt;Port Royal-%26gt;Denfert-Rochereau

When you arrive at CDG, take the 10 minute walk down to the direction of the “gare” (train station). There is a shuttle bus but it isn’t worth waiting for and dragging your luggage on and off. Go downstairs and you will see a ticket office with a line of other travelers waiting. You will see other people purchasing tickets at the ticket kiosk, but unless you have a credit card with a computer chip in it (American credit cards don’t have these), you cannot buy your ticket at the kiosk. Purchase your one-way or return RER ticket to Paris. The ticket will give you a ride to the RER terminal in Paris and a métro ride (if necessary) to your destination. Hold onto your ticket, you may need it to exit the station.

The upside of taking the RER is that it is cheap, reliable, and quick. It will get you close to your destination in Paris. The downside is that there is some walking and escalators/stairs involved. If you have lots of heavy luggage, it may not be a good choice. Sometimes on the RER you will encounter beggars and buskers.

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A taxi will cost 50 Euro, plus/minus. I just stayed at a Parisian friend%26#39;s apartment, on the same street as the station. He and I took a taxi, from CDG, to his apartment, on a Wednesday at around 6-6:30PM. Happy Travels!