CDG Paris transfer: price, duration and practical tips 2026

Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) is the busiest airport in France and the third-busiest in Europe: around 72 million passengers passed through it in 2025. The question of the CDG-Paris transfer is therefore central for any traveller. Here is everything to know in 2026: rates, duration, terminals and our tips for a stress-free journey. Precellence’s English-speaking chauffeurs meet you at every terminal, day and night.

How much does a CDG → Paris transfer cost?

At Precellence Service, the rate is flat and guaranteed, with no night, weekend or public holiday surcharge. The price is the same whether your flight lands at 5 a.m. or 10 p.m.

These rates include name-sign reception in the arrivals zone, luggage assistance, tracking of your flight and 60 minutes’ waiting time after landing.

Journey duration

The duration of the CDG-Paris transfer depends on your exact destination and the time of day:

• Normal conditions — 35 to 55 minutes to central Paris (Champs-Élysées, Opéra, Marais)
• Peak hour (7:00-9:30, 17:00-20:00) — 60 to 90 minutes possible
• Night (22:00-06:00) — 25 to 35 minutes, fluid traffic

Your Precellence chauffeur knows the routes perfectly and adapts his path in real time to avoid traffic jams. The A1 motorway is the main axis, with alternatives via the A3 or the Francilienne depending on traffic.

The CDG terminals: where does your chauffeur wait?

CDG has three terminals:

Terminal 1

Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, with a sign bearing your name. Terminal 1 is recognisable by its circular shape.

Terminal 2 (halls 2A to 2G)

The largest terminal at CDG, divided into 7 halls. Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals area of your hall, with a sign bearing your name. Air France operates from halls 2E, 2F and 2G. Before pick-up, you receive your chauffeur’s name, number plate and direct phone number by message (WhatsApp or email).

Terminal 3

The smallest of the three terminals. Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, with a sign bearing your name.

Flight tracking

This is one of the major advantages of a pre-booked private car service. As soon as you communicate your flight number, we track it in real time. If your plane is delayed, we adjust the pick-up time. No surcharge, no stress.

Once landed, you have 60 minutes’ waiting time included to collect your bags, pass immigration and join your chauffeur. This window is amply sufficient, even for international flights requiring customs clearance.

RER B vs private car service: the real comparison

The RER B links CDG to Paris in about 35 minutes for €14 (2026 fare). It is indisputably the cheapest option. But here is the complete reality:

• Luggage — the RER has no hold. You carry everything yourself, in a carriage that is often crowded
• Comfort — standard seats, no reliable air conditioning, noise
• Safety — keep an eye on your luggage in crowded carriages
• Connections — if your hotel is not on the B line, add 15 to 30 minutes of metro with your suitcases
• Schedules — the RER B does not run in the middle of the night

The private car service at €115 drops you directly in front of your hotel, door to door, 24/7. For a couple or a family, the cost per person becomes very reasonable: €57.50 per person for two travellers, €38 for three.

How to book

Booking takes a few seconds:

• Online booking — send your flight number, date, time and destination address through our reservation portal
• Telephone — call +33 1 58 96 39 43

You receive confirmation of your booking with the exact rate. Before pick-up, you receive your chauffeur’s name, number plate and direct phone number by message (WhatsApp or email).