Airport transportation

Hello,

I am flying into Charles DE GAULLE airport from NewYork with my family of three. Our plane arrives in the morning, what is the best way to get to Montparnasse area? Should I take a taxi? How much is it? Any taxi company that you can recommend? Bus shuttle?

Any suggestion is appreciated.

Vin

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Go in line at the taxi stand outside and take first taxi that comes along and can fit you and your luggage.

You can also take Air France bus to Montparnasse. It stops in front of hotel le Meridien.

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Go to the taxi stand and take an official taxi. Ignore the touts who will try to get you into an unmetered unofficial %26quot;taxi%26quot;: these are rip-offs.

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Any idea of the cost and journey time please

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I%26#39;d suggest the Air France coach which you will pick up right outside the terminal. There are 2 routes, 1 to Etoile and 1 to Montparnasse so make sure you get the right one. They both stop at the same place outside the terminal. It costs around €13 one way and €22 return and in normal traffic takes about 35 to 40 mins to get into central Paris.

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I%26#39;d suggest the Air France coach which you will pick up right outside the terminal. There are 2 routes, 1 to Etoile and 1 to Montparnasse so make sure you get the right one. They both stop at the same place outside the terminal. It costs around €13 one way and €22 return and in normal traffic takes about 35 to 40 mins to get into central Paris.

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1. Taxis from the taxi queue will cost approximately 55€ to 60€ to reach Montparnasse (in about one hour but this depends upon the day of the week you arrive).

2. The AF Bus to Montparnasse first stops at Gare de Lyon before continuing to Montparnasse. The fare is 16.50€, plan on 1+15 en route time.

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Try Paris Airport Service. We used them in MArach and they were relaiable and fairly priced.

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Thanks to all. Think we%26#39;ll take the shuttle. Can%26#39;t imagine paying e55 when not absolutely stuck :)

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From my blog:

The airport is drab, not well laid-out, and the food services are less than average. It is consistently cited as one of the worst airports in Europe.

Most overseas flights arrive at Terminal 2. Others go to Terminal 1.

Upon arrival to CDG, I have never had my belongings checked by customs, but you will need to go through passport control. It takes about 20 minutes before the time you get off the plane to get through passport control, another 15-30 minutes or so to get your checked bags.

Here are your transportation options to/from the airport:

Taxi

When you get to the airport, get a taxi at one of the taxi stands. Don’t be afraid to ask other travelers if they would like to share a taxi into town. Fares can range from 38 euros (no traffic at all) to 75 euros or more if you are waiting in a lot of traffic. During heavy traffic, it might take 2 hours to get to/from CDG and the meter is running the entire time. There is an additional charge of a euro per bag for two or more bags. A taxi is a good option if you have a few pieces of heavy luggage. Only take a taxi from a taxi stand that is clearly marked as such.

By the way, I frequently have been in taxis that had the smell of tobacco smoke.

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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