The Roissybus permanently stopped operating on 1 March 2026. This cheap and frequent shuttle bus service between downtown Paris-Opera Garnier and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has not been replaced by any direct bus service between CDG and central Paris.
Best Alternatives to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Transport Today
The Roissybus was permanently discontinued on 1 March 2026, and no direct replacement exists. The RER B train is now the easiest way to travel between central Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- RER B train to Charles de Gaulle Airport (easiest)
- Bus 9517 + Metro M13 / M14 (cheapest, but slow)
- Private transfers (groups / luggage / odd hours / convenience)
- Taxi (fairly expensive, convenient)
Roissybus Permanently Canceled!
For most travelers, the best public transportation option to downtown Paris is now the RER B train from Charles de Gaulle airport and then a transfer to the metro (or bus) where this busy line crosses other public transportation options. Bus 9517 + Metro M13 / M14 is sometimes advertised as a partial alternative, but it is slow and offers none of the direct travel convenience that made the Roissybus popular.
Keep in mind that any train to or from an airport in Paris requires a Paris Region <> Airport ticket. For groups of 2–4, private transfers are often only slightly more expensive than train tickets and far more convenient.
Basic Paris Public Transportation Ticket Prices in 2026:
Single tickets: €2.55 for Metro-Train-RER, €2.05 for Bus-Tram, €14 for Paris Region <> Airports, and €12.30 for a day pass. See Guide to Paris Public Transport Tickets for prices and details.
The Roissybus, Le Bus Direct (previously called Les Cars Air France) limousine buses, and Orly buses have all been canceled permanently in recent years and have not been replaced with similar coach services from Parisian airports to downtown Paris. Private airport transfers or the RER B are the best alternatives
Other Slow Buses to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Regular buses to Charles de Gaulle Airport avoid the airport ticket surcharge, but the choices are limited and not very appealing to most tourists. These buses only require a standard bus-tram ticket.
The cheapest buses to Charles de Gaulle Airport from Paris are the night buses N140 and N143, the Express bus 9517, or buses 350 and 351:
Noctilien night buses N140 and N143 link Paris-Gare de l’Est (via Gare du Nord) with Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) a few times between 1 and 5 am in the morning. Travel times are 45 to 70 minutes.
Bus 9517 connects the airport with Gare d’Argenteuil via Stade de France – Saint-Denis (RER D) and Saint-Denis Pleyel (Metro M14) and Carrefour (Metro M13). For some, this is a good option, and the replacement Roissybus. However, for most travelers heading to central Paris, the RER B is an easier option.
Two other daytime buses to Charles de Gaulle Airport are similarly cheap, if slow, with useful connections to the Metro or RER train system:
- Bus 350 from Porte de la Chapelle (sometimes via Parc des Expositions) and
- Bus 351 from Nation.
→ See Cheapest Transportation to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport CDG by Bus (350, 351, or Night Buses) for details — for most travelers, the RER B train is the better option.
Private Airport Shuttle Services to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Private airport shuttle vans and transfers operate all day from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to any destination, including Euro Disney / Disneyland Paris. These private transfers can be good value for money for small groups and are also worth considering when traveling with luggage, children, or to destinations not close to the terminals of other forms of public transportation.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, the taxi fixed rates to the center are currently €56 to Paris Rive Droite and €65 to Paris Rive Gauche. Taxis in Paris usually have surcharges added for night-time travel (5 pm to 10 (!) am), Sundays, national holidays, luggage, and more than three persons per car.
- 🚖 Check private transfer prices for cost clarity and options.
Suburban train line RER B is the best public transportation option to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. The train is an especially good choice when traveling without luggage or to avoid getting stuck in traffic during peak hours (although the train then does get very crowded too).
For groups of 2–4, private transfers from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris are often only slightly more expensive than train tickets and far more convenient.
Public Transportation to Airports in Paris in 2026
Public transportation to Paris airports uses a standard Paris Region <> Airports Ticket, valid on metro, RER, and regional trains across the Paris area.
- Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): RER B trains are best. Buses are cheap but slow.
- Private airport transfers are most comfortable after long flights to go directly to final destinations.
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY): Metro 14, Orlyval from Antony (RER B), or bus 183.
- ↔ Transfer between CDG and ORY by train.
- Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA): cheap flights but long transfers.
- Which Paris airport is best?
- Older services like Le Bus Direct and RoissyBus no longer operate.
- Guide to Paris public transport tickets and prices.
→ Always check routes at RATP or IDF Mobilités.
What was the Roissybus Link from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to Opéra Garnier?
Until permanently canceled in spring 2026, the Roissybus was probably the easiest and one of the cheapest ways to travel between downtown Paris and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. The Roissybus linked Opéra Garnier and Aéroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle several times per hour. As a municipal bus, it was fairly cheap until airport surcharges were added.
Many travelers appreciated the flat-floor access of the Roissybus and not having to deal with busy trains and chaotic stations, especially when traveling with luggage or as a family. For single travelers, the RER B train is now the best option between Charles de Gaulle airport and downtown Paris.
Travelers who enjoyed the convenience of the Roissybus should now rather consider private transfers. The airport surcharge on Paris transport tickets makes the financial break-even point between a private car and the train a lot easier to attain for small groups. Transfers will also add the convenience of going directly to your destination and avoiding crowded stations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Roissybus still running in Paris?
No. The Roissybus between Opéra and Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) was permanently discontinued on 1 March 2026.
What replaced the Roissybus?
There is no direct replacement bus between Opéra and CDG. The RER B train is now the easiest and most commonly used option.
What is the best way to travel from central Paris to CDG now?
For most travelers, the RER B train is the fastest and most convenient option to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Taxis and private transfers are better for groups or travelers with luggage.
Is there still a direct bus from Opéra to Charles de Gaulle Airport?
No. Since the cancellation of the Roissybus, there is no longer a direct public bus between Opéra and CDG.
What is the cheapest way to get to CDG from Paris?
The cheapest options are public buses such as lines 350, 351, or 9517, but these are slower and less convenient than the RER B train.