Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to La Défense

Journey Time: The full trip from CDG Airport to La Défense by bus and train takes about 1 hour. You need to change once in central Paris before reaching La Défense.

Key Point: Your trip starts at Terminal 2B–2D at CDG Airport. Go to the Roissybus stop near the arrivals area. The Roissybus goes from CDG to the Opéra area in Paris.

The Roissybus ride takes about 50 minutes. It drives straight from the airport to the Opéra stop with no other stops along the way. From there, you walk just a short distance to Auber station.

At Auber, you change to RER Line A. This is a fast suburban train. Take the train heading toward the station called "TAXE." The ride from Auber to La Défense takes about 6 minutes with just one stop in between.

In total, the trip includes one bus ride and one short train ride. The transfer between the bus and the train happens in the Opéra area and takes about 3 minutes on foot.

The full cost for the Roissybus and RER train ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to La Défense ranges between €8 and €12.

• You can buy tickets at the airport or online in advance.

Journey Time: The train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to La Défense takes about 49 minutes. The trip includes two train rides with one transfer.

Key Point: Take the RER B train at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 (Terminal 2) station heading toward Robinson or Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse. The train stops 10 times, including Parc des Expositions, Villepinte, and Le Blanc-Mesnil. This ride lasts about 39 minutes and ends at Paris Nord station.

At Paris Nord, walk to Magenta station nearby. Then board the RER E train going toward Haussmann Saint-Lazare. This ride has 2 stops and lasts about 10 minutes.

Get off at La Défense station. This is the final stop on this route.

The total train fare from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to La Défense ranges between €14 and €16.

• You can buy tickets at the airport train station or online before travel.

Journey Time: The taxi trip from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to La Défense lasts about 35 minutes.

Key Point: Taxis stand outside the arrivals area at CDG Airport. During busy months like June through August, lines for taxis can get long. Drivers may not speak much English, which can make communication harder.

Taxi fares include extra charges. A pickup fee of about €3 applies. You also pay any toll fees on the route. Each additional passenger adds about €4 to the total fare.

The total taxi fare from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to La Défense ranges between €160 and €175. This price covers distance, tolls, and extra passenger fees.

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La Défense stands as Paris’s main business area, hosting hotels for both work visitors and tourists. This district offers a wide range of accommodations, from upscale hotels to budget-friendly options. Staying in La Défense places travelers close to major offices and key landmarks.

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• Renaissance Paris La Défense Hotel
  
• Hilton Paris La Défense
  
• Pullman Paris La Défense
  
• Mercure Paris La Défense
  
• Novotel Paris La Défense
  
• Ibis Paris La Défense Courbevoie
  
• Aparthotel Adagio La Défense
  
• Fraser Suites Harmonie Paris La Défense
  

Hotels near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport offer convenience for travelers with early flights, late arrivals, or short stays. These hotels lie just minutes from the terminals, making travel easier and less stressful.

Nearby hotels include:

• Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
  
• Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
  
• Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
  
• ibis Paris CDG Airport
  
• Pullman Paris Roissy CDG Airport
  
• CitizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
  
• B&B Hôtel Paris Roissy-CDG
  
• Campanile Roissy-Charles de Gaulle
  
• Kyriad Hotel Paris Nord – CDG Airport

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