Charles de Gaulle Airport is a key hub for both long-distance and regional train travel, making it easy to arrive or depart by rail and to transfer smoothly between flights and trains.
TGV main line trains
Whether you’re dreaming of the Riviera, exploring the Loire Valley, or relaxing on the Atlantic coast, you can travel quickly and comfortably from CDG Airport aboard TGV InOui or OUIGO high-speed trains.
TGV trains offer direct connections several times a day to cities such as Avignon, Bordeaux, Brussels (Belgium), Le Mans, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Reims, Rennes, Strasbourg, and more.
RER B Paris by train
The RER B line is a convenient and affordable service connecting central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport, ideal for travelers seeking a quick route without the hassle of traffic. It serves many important stations in central Paris and its suburbs, making it easy to reach major attractions and transfer points. Here are some key stops you might use on your journey : Parc des Expositions (Paris Nord Villepinte), Le Bourget, Stade de France, Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame, and more.
Train stations at the airport
CDG Airport has two railway stations, both connected to the terminals via walkways or the CDGVAL shuttle train. Just follow the signs for ‘Gare’ or ‘Train station’.
This station is served exclusively by the RER B and provides access to Terminal 1 (via the CDGVAL shuttle train) and Terminal 3. It is located at Roissypole.
Travel between terminals
Train tickets
Avoid lines at the airport – buy your train tickets in advance. This is especially recommended for TGV trains, it’s often cheaper when purchased online via the SNCF Connect website or app.
For the RER, you can purchase a ‘Paris Region-Airports Ticket’ digitally – paper tickets are no longer sold – using the Île-de-France Mobilités app, or buy and store it on a contactless, reusable Navigo Easy travel card.
Ticket machines and counters are available at the airport train stations.
Paris Visite travel card
Whether you’re sightseeing, shopping, or exploring, enjoy unlimited travel on the metro, buses, trams, RER, and suburban trains across Paris and the Île-de-France region with Paris Visite. It’s the perfect choice for tourists seeking hassle-free, flexible, and cost-effective transportation during their stay – plus discounts on select museums, attractions, and tours.