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Champs-Élysées to CDG airport

Hotel-door pickup anywhere around the Champs-Élysées, Étoile and the 8th arrondissement, with a fixed price to any Charles de Gaulle terminal.

8eChamps-Élysées and ÉtoileCDGabout 35–50 min

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Your journey

Champs-Élysées to CDG: what to expect

Typical times and distances. Your driver picks the fastest route on the day.

Journey details

  • Distance: about 30 km via the A1
  • Journey time: about 35–50 minutes, an hour or more in weekday peak hours
  • Drop-off at Terminals 1, 2 (2A–2G) and 3
  • Book at least 3 hours ahead; early mornings are covered 24/7
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Included in your price

  • Fixed price per vehicle, tolls included
  • Flight tracking and waiting time for delays
  • Meet & greet with a name board
  • Free baby seats, child seats and boosters
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
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Compare your options

Champs-Élysées to CDG: car or train?

The Champs-Élysées is on the Right Bank, about 30 km from CDG. Here's how the main options compare when you're leaving a hotel with luggage.

CAR

Private transfer

  • About 35–50 minutes, an hour or more at rush hour
  • Driver at your hotel entrance at the time you choose, with no queue at a taxi rank
  • Fixed price per vehicle, set when you book
  • MPVs and 8 or 9 seaters for groups of 5 or more
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TAXI

Official Paris taxi

  • Regulated flat fare from the Right Bank to CDG, covering up to 4 passengers
  • Taxi ranks along the avenue, or booked through an app for an extra fee
  • Only use cars with a lit roof sign and a meter, never touts on the street
APP

Ride-hail app

  • Price set by the app, which can surge at busy times
  • Same traffic as any car, with no fixed price guarantee
  • Availability is less certain for very early departures
RER

Metro 1 + RER B

  • Metro line 1 from the Champs-Élysées to Châtelet–Les Halles, then RER B north to CDG
  • About 50–70 minutes in total, including the change
  • Busy at rush hour, with stairs and long corridors at Châtelet
  • Per-person airport ticket. Best for solo travellers with light bags
Which option suits you?

Choosing your Champs-Élysées to CDG transfer

Leaving a hotel on or near the avenue? Here's what works best for each kind of trip.

EARLY

Early flights

  • For a 7am international flight you may need to leave around 3am
  • A pre-booked driver is outside your hotel at the time you choose
  • No waiting at a rank or hoping an app car accepts
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5+

Families and groups

  • A standard taxi takes up to 4 passengers
  • Our MPVs and 8 or 9 seaters keep everyone and the luggage together
  • Free baby seats, child seats and boosters
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PEAK

Leaving at rush hour

  • Weekday peaks are roughly 07:30–09:30 and 16:30–19:30
  • Allow up to 75 minutes by car, or take the RER if you travel light
  • Your price is fixed however long the drive takes
SAFE

Avoid touts

  • Never accept a ride from someone offering a car on the street
  • A pre-booked driver arrives at the time and address you booked, and you'll have their name and number beforehand
Private transferOfficial taxiRide-hail appMetro + RER B
PriceFixed when you book, per vehicleRegulated flat fare, up to 4 passengersSet by the app, surges at busy timesPer person
PickupYour hotel entrance, pre-bookedTaxi rank or app bookingApp pickup pointChamps-Élysées Metro station
Groups of 5+MPV, 8 or 9 seaterExtra charge or two taxisLarger cars cost morePer-person tickets
Child seatsFree, booked in advanceRarely carriedNot guaranteedn/a
Time35–50 min, more at peak35–50 min, more at peak35–50 min, more at peak50–70 min
Best forFamilies, groups, early flights, lots of luggageUp to 4 adults hailing on the spotCouples travelling lightSolo travellers at rush hour
CDG terminal guide

Which CDG terminal are you flying from?

Charles de Gaulle has three terminals, and Terminal 2 alone has seven halls, from 2A to 2G. Terminal 2 is a long chain of halls, so knowing yours saves you a walk with your bags.

T1Star Alliance

Terminal 1

Used mainly by Lufthansa and many other Star Alliance airlines, plus a few others such as Qatar Airways. The round main building has seven satellites for boarding.

  • Free CDGVAL train to Terminal 2
  • Drop-off zone in front of the terminal
T2Halls 2A to 2D

Terminal 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D

These halls serve a mix of airlines from all three alliances and many that belong to none. easyJet flies mainly from 2D, with some flights from 2B.

  • Linked on foot to halls 2E and 2F
  • TGV and RER station in the middle of Terminal 2
T2Halls 2E to 2G

Terminal 2E, 2F, 2G

The Air France hub. Air France and many of its SkyTeam partners use 2E and 2F. Hall 2G is a separate building for Air France regional flights and Luxair within the Schengen area.

  • 2G linked to 2F by the free N2 shuttle bus
  • 2E has three boarding halls: K, L and M
T3Charter & low-cost

Terminal 3

A smaller terminal for charter and low-cost airlines. Passengers board by bus, as there are no jet bridges.

  • Beside Roissypôle, a few minutes' walk from the CDG 1 RER station
  • Own stop on the free CDGVAL train
Not sure which terminal or hall? It is shown on your airline booking or check-in confirmation. Add it when you book and your driver takes you to the right door.
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Pickups across Paris

From your door, wherever you are

We pick up from homes, hotels and offices across Paris and the surrounding area, including:

Le MaraisSaint-Germain-des-PrésChamps-ÉlyséesMontmartreLa DéfenseBastilleNeuilly-sur-SeineVersaillesDisneyland Paris

Local tip: Morning traffic on the A1 towards CDG can add 30 minutes. For flights before 10am we usually suggest leaving central Paris at least 3 hours before departure.

Before you fly

Champs-Élysées to CDG: good to know

Car-free first Sundays

On the first Sunday of each month, the Champs-Élysées closes to traffic, from 10:00 to 17:00 between November and March and from 11:00 to 18:00 between April and October. If your pickup falls then, give us your hotel's exact address and allow a little extra time.

Parade day on 14 July

The 14 July military parade closes the avenue and many streets around it to traffic from early morning until mid-afternoon. Flying that day? Book ahead and allow extra time.

Free train between terminals

The free CDGVAL train links Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 about every 4 minutes, from 04:00 to 01:00. The full ride takes about 8 minutes.

New terminal names in 2027

From 16 March 2027, Terminal 3 becomes Terminal 2, 2A and 2C become Terminal 3, 2B and 2D become Terminal 4, and 2E, 2F and 2G become Terminals 5, 6 and 7. Terminal 1 keeps its name.

How it works

Booked in three simple steps

1

Enter your journey

Add your hotel or home address, date, time and number of passengers.

2

See your fixed price

Choose your vehicle and confirm. Tolls and luggage are included.

3

Your driver collects you

A licensed, vetted driver waits at your hotel entrance and takes you to your CDG terminal.

Why TaxiOnTheGo

Why travellers in Paris book with us

24/7 pickups

Early-morning and late-night departures, every day of the year.

Fixed price

The price you book is the price you pay. Tolls and luggage are included.

Local, professional drivers

Licensed, vetted drivers who know every route and terminal.

Flight-aware planning

We time your pickup around your departure, with a buffer for traffic.

Clean vehicles

Late-model cars, cleaned before every ride.

Return included if you want

Add your pickup back home or your London arrival in the same booking.

Fleet

Choose your vehicle

From solo trips to family holidays with extra bags.

Saloon
Saloon up to 4 passengers   from €43.06
Executive
Executive up to 3 passengers   from €65.03
MPV
MPV up to 6 passengers   from €59.63
8 Seater
8 Seater up to 7 passengers   from €80.74
9 Seater
9 Seater up to 8 passengers   from €87.20

Landing in London too?

Book your pickup from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City with the same fixed-price promise.

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FAQ

Champs-Élysées to CDG questions

How long does it take from the Champs-Élysées to CDG?

Usually 35–50 minutes. In weekday morning or evening peaks, allow up to 75 minutes.

What time should I leave for my flight?

For international flights from CDG, aim to arrive about 3 hours before departure, so leave the Champs-Élysées 4 hours before take-off.

Which CDG terminal does my airline use?

Air France and many SkyTeam airlines use Terminal 2E, 2F or 2G. Lufthansa and many other Star Alliance airlines use Terminal 1. easyJet flies mainly from 2D, and many charter and low-cost airlines use Terminal 3. Your airline booking shows your terminal.

Can you take me to Terminal 2G?

Yes. Terminal 2G is a separate building used by Air France regional flights and Luxair within the Schengen area. Your driver takes you straight there, and the free N2 shuttle bus links 2G with 2F.

Can I book my return from CDG to the Champs-Élysées?

Yes. Add your return in the same booking, or choose “From the airport” in the booking form, and share your flight details. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you with a name board.

Can you pick up from my hotel?

Yes. Your driver collects you from your hotel entrance and helps with your luggage.

Is the price fixed?

Yes. Your price includes tolls and luggage and doesn't change in traffic.

Is there a fixed taxi fare from the Champs-Élysées to CDG?

Yes. Official Paris taxis charge a regulated flat fare between the Right Bank and CDG, for up to 4 passengers. Booking one through an app adds a fee. Our price is also fixed and set when you book, and it includes a hotel pickup at your chosen time, free child seats and larger vehicles for groups.

How do I get from the Champs-Élysées to CDG by train?

Take Metro line 1 to Châtelet–Les Halles, then RER B north to CDG Terminal 1 or 2. Allow about 50–70 minutes in total, more with luggage at the change.

We're a group of 6. What are our options?

A standard taxi takes up to 4 passengers, so a larger group would need two. Book one of our MPVs (up to 6) or 8 or 9 seaters (up to 7 or 8 passengers) and travel together with your luggage.

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