RER B to Paris

The RER B train to Paris from CDG Airport is probably the fastest and least expensive way to get into downtown Paris. If you only have one day in Paris, taking the RER and getting off at St. Michel/Notre Dame will drop right within walking distance of the cathedral and the oldest part of Paris, Ile de la Cite and Ile St. Louis.

It costs 8.20 Euros currently.
If you are landing in Terminal 1 at CDG Airport, be aware that you will have to take the light rail system (CDVAL) which is free to either Terminal 3 or Terminal 2 to pick up the RER B line.

If you are in Terminal 1, go to Halls 5/6 to pick up the CDVAL light rail to Terminal 3. When you board the RER B, be sure to take the Paris Direct train to get to the center of town in the quickest time possible. You can also take the RER B to get to Gare du Nord where you can pick up the Eurostar for London.

I have never taken the RER B line. Normally we opt for Les Cars Air France shuttle which costs a few Euros more, but the shuttle bus stops at all terminals. Heavy luggage is stowed underneath the bus and the bus stops at Montparnasse right across from Le Meridien Hotel and Hotel Concorde is on the same side as the bus drop-off.

For visitors to Paris who only have a day in the city - of six to seven hours, I would definitely suggest hopping on the RER B to maximize your time.

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By Parisgirl | Permalink | 2 comments | April 4th, 2008 | Trackback

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