CDG to Paris: what it really costs
Between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle, taxis charge a flat €56 (right bank) or €65 (left bank); SCA LINK announces a price based on distance, about €44 from Paris 1st. The RER B costs €14 per person. Here are the figures, with sources.
- Taxi prices: official 2026 decree
- SCA LINK prices: calculated, never typed by hand
- Sources and date at the bottom
The comparison at a glance
| RER B | €14 per person |
|---|---|
| Bus 9517 (from Saint-Denis-Pleyel) | €2.05 per person |
| Paris taxi | €56 (right bank) or €65 (left bank) |
| Ride-hailing app cars | price varies with demand |
| SCA LINK (pre-booked private driver) | from €1.50 per km, price announced before booking |
You can take a taxi at the rank without booking; a private-hire car (VTC) only takes customers who have booked. Public transport and taxi prices are those published for 2026 (sources below). Timetables and journey times change with works and traffic: check them on the day.
District by district
| From | SCA LINK to CDG | Taxi to CDG | SCA LINK to Orly | Taxi to Orly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris 1 (right bank) | ≈ €44 | €56 | ≈ €29 | €45 |
| Paris 6 (left bank) | ≈ €46 | €65 | ≈ €23 | €36 |
| Paris 7 (left bank) | ≈ €52 | €65 | ≈ €26 | €36 |
| Paris 8 (right bank) | ≈ €47 | €56 | ≈ €38 | €45 |
| Paris 10 (right bank) | ≈ €40 | €56 | ≈ €38 | €45 |
| Paris 12 (right bank) | ≈ €45 | €56 | ≈ €23 | €45 |
| Paris 13 (left bank) | ≈ €50 | €65 | ≈ €19 | €36 |
| Paris 14 (left bank) | ≈ €57 | €65 | ≈ €20 | €36 |
| Paris 15 (left bank) | ≈ €59 | €65 | ≈ €23 | €36 |
| Paris 16 (right bank) | ≈ €50 | €56 | ≈ €32 | €45 |
| Paris 17 (right bank) | ≈ €43 | €56 | ≈ €38 | €45 |
| Paris 18 (right bank) | ≈ €38 | €56 | ≈ €41 | €45 |
The table compares the SCA LINK price calculated from the centre of each district (indicative, depends on the exact address) with the official flat fare of Paris taxis, which depends on the river bank. For a taxi booking, the decree adds a €4 (immediate booking) or €7 (advance booking) supplement. Where the taxi is cheaper, the table shows it.
Which one to choose?
- Alone, travelling light, in daytime: RER B, the cheapest.
- Three or four travellers: three or four RER tickets cost €42 to €56, as much as a car.
- Very early flight or late arrival: a booked driver tracks your flight and waits 45 minutes free after landing.
- No booking: only a taxi can pick you up at the rank.
Sources
- 2026 taxi flat fares and supplements: service-public.gouv.fr, decree of 24 December 2025, accessed 30/10/2026.
- Paris Region – Airports ticket: Île-de-France Mobilités.
- SCA LINK prices: scale on the Prices page, distances from IGN (2026-10-30).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Paris to Charles de Gaulle in 2026?
€56 to the right bank, €65 to the left bank, flat fare (decree of 24 December 2025), plus a €4 or €7 supplement if you book.
How much is an SCA LINK private driver from Paris to CDG?
The price depends on distance: about €44 from Paris 1st, on a scale of €1.50 per km up to 40 km. It is announced before booking and does not change.
Can a private-hire car pick me up at the airport without a booking?
No. A private-hire driver (VTC) can only take customers who have booked in advance; only taxis can be hailed or taken at a rank.
Updated 31 October 2026.