Using Rick's book, this looks complicated. Don't really want an expensive taxi. Any good ideas? Thanks
Posted by
Olympia, WA, USA
6713 posts
The simplest way would be the Air France busdirectly from CDG to the station. Cheaper than a taxi unless you have several people, simpler than the RER-Metro combination, pretty fast, and you can look out the window.
Posted by
SF Bay Area, CA
2030 posts
I too recommend the Air France Bus (also known as Les Cars). I've taken it to and from Gare de Lyon to CDG many times. Very comfortable.
Posted by
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
4088 posts
All true. BUT if the bus hits rush hour it could arrive well behind schedule.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
The best route by train is the RER B from CDG to Gare du Nord and the RER D from there to Gare de Lyon. Faster, cbeaper, and more frequent service than the Air France bus.
Posted by
Paris
10282 posts
But, depending on luggage, so much more of a pain hauling on and off the trains etc.
Posted by
SF Bay Area, CA
2030 posts
Yes, taking a bus, shuttle van or taxi from the airport is always subject to traffic conditions, but if you are not on a particular schedule, it really doesn't make that much difference. I haven't taken the RER from the airport, but I have taken trains and the metro in France for years, and while there are a lot of people who travel on them with luggage - do not underestimate the amount of walking and stairs, train connections, crowded conditions and standing you will probably encounter if you go this way. You may avoid traffic, but there are other issues that might not be that pleasant.
In all the years I have taken vehicles to and from CDG, I have not experienced very bad rush hour traffic.