How To Get From Charles de Gaulle Airport To Eiffel Tower

There are several ways to get to Eiffel Tower from Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you are in a quick layover in Paris and want to see Eiffel Tower, this guide will be able to help you maximize your time to see this Parisian symbol.

The Eiffel Tower or Tour Eiffel has become synonymous with Paris and France. It is located in the seventh arrondissement in Paris, at the Champs de Mars on Avenue Anatole 5.

How To Get From Charles de Gaulle Airport To Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel is easily one of the most iconic structures on the planet. It is also one of the most visited tourist attractions all over the planet.

One cannot simply visit Paris and not include Eiffel Tower in their France bucket list and have a photo with it in the background. Others even book a hotel with an Eiffel Tower view to enjoy this French monument. 

Charles de Gaulle Airport is the main airport in Paris and its named after the French Statemen Charles de Gaulle.

If you are visiting Paris for the first time, it is wise to know how you’ll actually get to the Eiffel Tower from Charles De Gaulle Airport.

There are a number of options for reaching Paris from CDG, and it depends on which terminal you use when you arrive, so be mindful of your flight details.

In Charles De Gaulle, here are the terminals and the transfer options available for each.

Terminal 1

This terminal has a separate RER train station, which is different from the other CDG station located in Terminal 2.

If you want to take the bus instead, Terminal 1 has a designated area for its airport bus services.

Terminal 2

This is the biggest terminal, that it could take 10 or 15 minutes if you decide to walk its entire stretch from end to end.

Terminal 2 is comprised of several integrated terminals. Each terminal within this terminal are labeled as 2A, 2B, etc.

The CDG Airport bus services make several stops around these sub-terminals so keep an eye on them if you’re planning to take the bus to the city. The RER Train, meanwhile, is located at the far east end of these terminals.

Terminal 3

Charles de Gaulle Airport’s Terminal 3 is known as the budget terminal used by charter and low-cost carriers.

If you want to take the train or the bus, there is a covered walkway that connects it to Terminal 1 as well as a free train shuttle.

So read on and find several ways on how to get from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport to Eiffel Tower. 

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If you are looking for transport options from CDG to the city center, instead of just the Eiffel Tower, read this guide for Charles de Gaulle Airport to City Center. 

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How far is the Eiffel Tower from Charles de Gaulle Airport?

The distance between CDG Airport to Eiffel Tower is around 26 km but the road distance is 33.5 km (almost 21 miles).

How long does it take to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eiffel Tower?

It depends on the transport, it can go between 35 minutes to 90 minutes.

What is the fastest way to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eiffel Tower?

Taking a taxi, Uber or private transport is the fastest way to get to Eiffel Tower from CDG Airport. However, it is also the most expensive option. But at 35-45 minutes, it will save you so much time versus spending up to 90 minutes by taking a train or the bus.

What is the cheapest way to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Eiffel Tower?

Taking the bus is the cheapest option but it also takes the longest. At €4-7, you can save a lot of money versus spending up to €90 on private transport.

Charles de Gaulle Airport To Eiffel Tower Transport Options

There is a wide range of airport transfer options to get you from CDG Airport to the Eiffel Tower. There is no single universal best option as it depends on your needs.

For a quick comparison of the transport options from CDG Airport to the Eiffel Tower, see below:

Transport Type	Price	Duration
Uber	€45-55	35-45 minutes
Taxi	€50-55	35-45 minutes
Private Airport Transfer	€70-90	35-45 minutes
Train	€11-12	70-80 minutes
Bus	€4-7	80-90 minutes

CDG To Eiffel Tower by train

From either Terminal 1 or 2 at Charles de Gaulle Airport take the RER B (blue) train line towards St-Remy-les-Chevreuse. Upon arriving at station St-Michel Notre Dame switch from RER B to RER C (yellow) train line in the direction of Versailles-Rive Gauche. Get off at Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station. Fare is between €11-12

Other stations close to the Eiffel Tower include Bir-Hakeim on Metro line 6, Ecole Militaire on Metro line 8.

CDG To Eiffel Tower by bus

From either Terminal 1 or 2 at Charles de Gaulle Airport take the Roissybus that goes to Opera. From Opera, you need to change bus (#42) that goes to Tour Eiffel. There are several stops along the way so it might take up to 90 minutes before you reach the Eiffel. Fare is between €4-7.

CDG To Eiffel Tower by taxi

Once you spot a Paris taxi in any of the CDG terminals, take note of the illuminated sign: Green means “vacant,” while  amber-red means “occupied.” Tipping is optional but customary in Paris taxis, and a few euros should be enough.

There are signs in the terminals that point to the nearest taxi stand, where you’ll wait in line for a cab.  The flat fee for a taxi from CDG to Eiffel Tower is €50 (Right Bank) or €55 (Left Bank)  as of December 2020.

CDG To Eiffel Tower by private transfers

There are many companies that offer private transfers from CDG to Eiffel Tower. You can either book them through individual companies or you can also find them here.

Where to book/get a ticket: you may book through sites like Rentalcars and Discover cars.