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Flight cancelled, strike: we drive you there

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Your flight is cancelled or a strike has stopped the trains: a Precellence chauffeur drives you by car from Paris to your destination in Europe, at a fixed price shown before you book, from Paris, CDG or Orly.

Our fleet is ready: an E-Class or S-Class saloon (sedan) for 3 passengers, or the V-Class, our 7-seat Mercedes van (Mercedes V-Class, people carrier, minivan).

A private chauffeur — a licensed chauffeur holding a French VTC licence — picks you up at your address and drops you at your destination, with no change of vehicle.

The price is per vehicle, not per passenger; tolls and fuel are included, at the same price by day, by night and at the weekend.

Prices are published from central Paris (inside the Périphérique), CDG and Orly; from another town in the Île-de-France region, the trip is on quote.

Online booking up to 2 h before departure; to leave sooner, call us.

From central Paris (inside the Périphérique): distance, driving time without breaks and price per vehicle
DestinationDistanceDriving time E-ClassV-Class (van) Book or request a quote
Lille ≈ 220 km ≈ 2 h 30 min €650€890 Book
Brussels ≈ 310 km ≈ 3 h 30 min €850€1,170 Book
Luxembourg ≈ 360 km ≈ 4 h €1,100€1,500 Book
London (Le Shuttle) ≈ 450 km ≈ 5 h 30 min €1,650€2,320 Book
Lyon ≈ 465 km ≈ 5 h €1,250€1,750 Book
Cologne ≈ 485 km ≈ 5 h 15 min €1,258€1,739 Book
Strasbourg ≈ 495 km ≈ 5 h 15 min €1,600€2,180 Book
Amsterdam ≈ 505 km ≈ 5 h 45 min €1,650€2,200 Book
Geneva ≈ 540 km ≈ 5 h 45 min €1,480€2,020 Book
Frankfurt ≈ 575 km ≈ 6 h €1,480€2,046 Book
Zurich ≈ 665 km ≈ 7 h €1,698€2,347 Book
Munich ≈ 830 km ≈ 8 h 45 min €2,122€2,932 Book
Milan ≈ 855 km ≈ 9 h 30 minbeyond 9 h: overnight stop or second chauffeur, on quote €2,175€3,004 Book
Monaco ≈ 955 km ≈ 10 h 15 minbeyond 9 h: overnight stop or second chauffeur, on quote €2,650€3,560 Book
Barcelona ≈ 1,035 km ≈ 11 hbeyond 9 h: overnight stop or second chauffeur, on quote €2,628€3,630 Book
Berlin ≈ 1,055 km ≈ 10 h 45 minbeyond 9 h: overnight stop or second chauffeur, on quote €2,674€3,694 Book
Florence ≈ 1,165 km ≈ 12 h 45 minbeyond 9 h: overnight stop or second chauffeur, on quote €2,957€4,084 Book
Madrid ≈ 1,270 km ≈ 13 h 30 minbeyond 9 h: overnight stop or second chauffeur, on quote €3,213€4,437 Book
From CDG or Orly: price per vehicle, the Paris fixed fare or by the kilometre from the airport
Destination CDG · E-ClassCDG · V-Class (van) Orly · E-ClassOrly · V-Class (van)
Lille€650€890€650€890
Brussels€850€1,170€850€1,170
Luxembourg€1,100€1,500€1,100€1,500
London (Le Shuttle)On quoteOn quoteOn quoteOn quote
Lyon€1,250€1,750€1,250€1,750
Cologne€1,193€1,650€1,291€1,785
Strasbourg€1,600€2,180€1,600€2,180
Amsterdam€1,650€2,200€1,650€2,200
Geneva€1,480€2,020€1,480€2,020
Frankfurt€1,463€2,023€1,488€2,056
Zurich€1,596€2,206€1,658€2,291
Munich€2,105€2,909€2,130€2,942
Milan€2,244€3,100€2,134€2,949
Monaco€2,650€3,560€2,650€3,560
Barcelona€2,697€3,726€2,606€3,600
Berlin€2,610€3,605€2,708€3,740
Florence€3,026€4,180€2,917€4,029
Madrid€3,282€4,532€3,191€4,406

From CDG or Orly, a city with a fixed fare from Paris costs the same fixed fare; for other cities, the price follows the actual distance from the airport (per-kilometre rate), with the airport's fixed fare as the minimum. London from an airport: on quote (Eurotunnel crossing). From another town in the Île-de-France region: on quote.

Distances and driving times: fastest road route calculated with OSRM on OpenStreetMap data on 3 November 2026, from Place de la Concorde, without traffic or breaks. Prices: the site's pricing engine, per vehicle, VAT included; the exact price for your route is shown before payment.

Updated 3 November 2026

When is going by road the best solution?

When flights or replacement trains are full or too late, the car gets you on your way straight away.

  • Air traffic controllers' strike: flights cancelled one after another, sometimes over several days.
  • Flight cancelled for a technical reason or for lack of crew.
  • Snow, fog or storm: airport closed or running at reduced capacity.
  • SNCF or Eurostar strike: trains cancelled to Lyon, Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam or London.
  • Missed connection: you are in Paris and your next flight has left.

How much does going by road cost for a family or a group?

The price is per vehicle, whatever the number of passengers.

The V-Class, our Mercedes van (Mercedes V-Class), carries up to 7 passengers.

Example: Paris → Brussels in V-Class costs €1,170, or €168 per passenger when there are 7 of you.

Example: Paris → London in V-Class costs €2,320, or €332 per passenger, Le Shuttle crossing included.

For more than 7 passengers, we send two vehicles; a minibus is possible on quote.

Can you pick me up at CDG or Orly?

Yes: your chauffeur waits for you at the terminal, as for an airport transfer.

From CDG or Orly, a city with a fixed fare from Paris costs the same fixed fare; for the others, the price follows the actual distance from the airport (per-kilometre rate), with the airport's fixed fare as the minimum: see the second table.

Tap a price in the second table to book from the airport, or call us with your terminal and your destination.

What do I need to cross a border?

Keep your identity card or passport within reach.

The United Kingdom requires a passport and, depending on your nationality, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Switzerland is in the Schengen area but outside the European Union: a customs check is possible.

To London, the car crosses the Channel on board Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, included in the price.

How do I book right now?

Published price: tap ‘Book’ in the table, enter your pick-up address and time, then pay online.

On quote: tap ‘Request a quote’, call us or message us on WhatsApp; you receive a fixed price before you commit.

Outbound and return booked together: 10% off long-distance journeys.

Long journeys, in complete peace of mind

On a long journey, your chauffeur stops roughly every two hours, as France's road-safety agency (Sécurité routière) recommends: a few minutes for a coffee, the toilets or a chance to stretch your legs, for you and for your chauffeur. Your chauffeur tells you about the breaks from the start and chooses the moment with you. This is a safety rule we do not compromise on: a rested chauffeur is an attentive chauffeur. Would you rather arrive in one go? Then we recommend two chauffeurs taking turns at the wheel: stops are kept to a minimum, and you arrive at the planned time.

Frequently asked questions

My flight is cancelled at CDG: how do I get to Brussels?

A chauffeur drives you to Brussels by car: from Paris, allow about 3 h 30 min of driving for 310 km. Fixed price from Paris: €850 in E-Class, €1,480 in S-Class and €1,170 in V-Class (7-seat van), tolls and fuel included. From CDG, the same fixed fare as from Paris: €850 in an E-Class.

Eurostar strike: can you drive me from Paris to London?

Yes. The car crosses the Channel on board Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, included in the price; allow about 5 h 30 min for 450 km. Fixed price from Paris: €1,650 in E-Class, €2,950 in S-Class and €2,320 in V-Class (7-seat van), tolls and fuel included.

My train to Lyon is cancelled: can you drive me there?

Yes: Paris → Lyon takes about 5 h of driving for 465 km. Fixed price from Paris: €1,250 in E-Class, €2,180 in S-Class and €1,750 in V-Class (7-seat van), tolls and fuel included.

Can I leave right away?

Yes, if a car is available. Online booking is open up to 2 h before departure. To leave sooner, call us or message us on WhatsApp.

Does the price go up during a strike or at night?

No. The price is fixed and guaranteed: no surcharge for night, weekend, season or traffic. Tolls and fuel are included.

Can you drive for more than 9 hours in one go?

Your chauffeur stops roughly every two hours for your safety. Beyond 9 h of driving, we plan an overnight stop or a second chauffeur, on quote. With two chauffeurs taking turns, stops are kept to a minimum.

How many passengers can travel?

The E-Class and the S-Class carry up to 3 passengers. The V-Class (van, Mercedes V-Class) carries up to 7 passengers. With a lot of luggage, plan an extra vehicle.

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Need to leave right now?

Call us or message us on WhatsApp: we immediately look for an available car and chauffeur.

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