Typical times and distances. Your driver picks the fastest route on the day.
La Défense sits just outside the Paris city limits, so it isn't covered by the official flat taxi fares to CDG. Here's how the options compare for business and leisure travellers.
The fastest option changes with the time of day. Here's what works best for each kind of trip.
| Private transfer | RER A + B | Metered taxi | Ride-hail app | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Fixed when you book, per vehicle | Per person | Metered, no flat fare from La Défense | Set by the app, surges at busy times |
| Pickup | Your office or hotel entrance | La Défense station | Taxi rank or by phone | App pickup point |
| Luggage | Driver helps with bags | Stairs and a change at Châtelet | Boot space varies | Boot space varies |
| Time | 35–60 min | 50–55 min | 35–60 min + traffic | 35–60 min + traffic |
| Best for | Business travel, groups, early flights, lots of luggage | Solo travellers with light bags at rush hour | Last-minute trips | Couples travelling light |
CDG has three terminals spread across a large site. Terminals 1 and 3 are on one side of the airport, and Terminal 2 with its seven halls is on the other, so it helps to know yours before you leave the office.
The original CDG terminal, a round building with seven boarding satellites. Lufthansa and many other Star Alliance airlines fly from here, along with some others such as Qatar Airways.
The biggest terminal and the Air France hub. Air France and many SkyTeam airlines use 2E, 2F and 2G. Halls 2A to 2D host many other airlines, including easyJet, mainly in 2D.
Used by charter and low-cost airlines. It sits beside Roissypôle and the CDG 1 RER station, and passengers reach their aircraft by bus.
We pick up from homes, hotels and offices across Paris and the surrounding area, including:
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.
Paris La Défense has 31 hectares of car-free public space on its central deck. Cars use the roads beneath it and the boulevard around it, so your building name and entrance help your driver find you quickly.
Terminal 2E has three boarding halls: K, L and M. Halls L and M are reached by a short automatic train after security, so allow a few extra minutes to reach your gate.
If you need to change terminal, the free CDGVAL train runs between Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 about every 4 minutes. The whole line takes about 8 minutes.
On 16 March 2027, CDG switches to terminal numbers 1 to 7. For example, 2E becomes Terminal 5, 2F becomes Terminal 6 and today's Terminal 3 becomes Terminal 2. Tickets for later flights may already show the new names.
Add your office or hotel address, date, time and number of passengers.
Choose your vehicle and confirm. Tolls and luggage are included.
A licensed, vetted driver meets you at your building entrance and takes you to your CDG terminal.
Early-morning and late-night departures, every day of the year.
The price you book is the price you pay. Tolls and luggage are included.
Licensed, vetted drivers who know every route and terminal.
We time your pickup around your departure, with a buffer for traffic.
Late-model cars, cleaned before every ride.
Add your pickup back home or your London arrival in the same booking.
From solo trips to family holidays with extra bags.
Book your pickup from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City with the same fixed-price promise.
Usually 35–60 minutes. Weekday peaks on the A86 and A1 can add 20 minutes or more.
Yes. Choose our Executive vehicle for up to 3 passengers when you book.
The one on your airline booking. As a guide, Air France and many SkyTeam airlines use 2E, 2F or 2G, Lufthansa and many other Star Alliance airlines use Terminal 1, and many charter and low-cost flights use Terminal 3. For Terminal 2, please tell us your hall too, such as 2E.
Yes, we drive to every CDG terminal. Terminal 2G is a separate building for Air France regional flights and Luxair, linked to 2F by the free N2 shuttle bus. Terminal 3 is used by charter and low-cost airlines and sits beside Roissypôle.
Yes. Choose “From the airport” in the booking form, or add your return to the same booking. Your driver tracks your flight and waits for you with a name board.
Yes. Give us the building name and entrance and your driver will meet you there.
Yes. Your price includes tolls and luggage and doesn't change in traffic.
No. La Défense is outside the Paris city limits, so the official flat airport taxi fares don't apply and taxis run on the meter. A pre-booked transfer gives you a fixed price in advance.
Take RER A east to Châtelet–Les Halles, then change to RER B for CDG Terminal 1 or 2. It takes about 50–55 minutes, but trains are crowded at rush hour and the change involves stairs.
At weekday peaks the RER is often more predictable, while the drive can take up to 75 minutes. Outside peak hours, a car is usually quicker door to door, especially with luggage.
Yes. Choose an MPV, 8 seater or 9 seater and give us the building name and entrance. Your driver meets everyone there.
