CDG Paris transfer: price, duration and practical tips 2026

Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) is the first airport in France and the second in Europe. Each year, more than 70 million passengers transit through it. 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 deploys English-speaking chauffeurs across every terminal, 24/7.

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, real-time flight tracking and 60 minutes of free waiting 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, each with its own meeting point:

Terminal 1

Your chauffeur waits at exit 24, Arrivals level, with a sign bearing your name. Terminal 1, in circular form, mainly serves the Star Alliance carriers (Lufthansa, United, ANA).

Terminal 2 (2A to 2F)

The largest terminal at CDG, divided into 7 halls. Your chauffeur positions himself at the specific meeting point for your hall. Air France, Delta, KLM and most European carriers operate here. The day before your flight, we send you by SMS the exact meeting point with a photo of the chauffeur.

Terminal 3

Dedicated to low-cost carriers (Vueling, easyJet, Transavia). Smaller and less well served. Your chauffeur waits at the main exit of the arrivals hall.

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, your chauffeur adjusts the arrival automatically. No surcharge, no stress.

Once landed, you have 60 minutes of free waiting 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 €11.80. 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 — luggage thefts are frequent on the B line, especially during off-peak hours
• Connections — if your hotel is not on the B line, add 15 to 30 minutes of metro with your suitcases
• Schedules — the last RER B leaves CDG at 23:56. Before 5 a.m. and after midnight, no rail option

The private car service at €87 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: €43.50 per person for two travellers, €29 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 6 95 87 81 86, 24/7

You receive a confirmation with the exact rate, the chauffeur's name and his photo within 30 minutes.