Arriving in Paris
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Arriving in Paris
It is our first time travelling in Europe and we are arriving Tuesday , sept. 26 ...what is best way to get to our hotel? Book an airport shuttle ? I don't want to take a cab ....any help would be helpful.
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What airport will you be arriving into? From CDG, Air France runs frequent bus service to Paris, with key drop off points. Train service is also an option. Read up on these choices in any decent guide book on Paris. Airport shuttles are iffy, often not showing up or involving long waits with multiple drop offs at various hotels. Cabs are often the best bet with regulated fare after a long haul flight.
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I agree it really depends where you are going. The Air France airport bus is very comfortable and convenient if you are near one of their stops. Otherwise, you can certainly take the trains/underground and end up near your hotel but it may take a while and connections, depending where you are. Also, I wouldn't recommend that if you have tons of luggage, strollers, babies or little kids, stuff like that. The AF bus actually ends up costing the same as a taxi if you have several people.
There is a city airport bus that goes near the Opera which would work if you are near there, also.
There is a city airport bus that goes near the Opera which would work if you are near there, also.
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Just a quick FYI, there is now a flat rate for taxis at the queue outside the terminal of 55€ into the city. It's easy, safe and no worry about being caught in traffic with the meter running.
Have a great visit and enjoy Paris.
Have a great visit and enjoy Paris.
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Jet lagged, first time in Europe... do yourselves a favor and just take a taxi from the airport. Fixed price and no hassle. Well worth it. Yes, train and bus are less but you seem like you'd benefit greatly from simplification of a taxi.
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Is there a reason you don't want to take a cab?
Same here. Start your trip by forgetting what you know about things from home.
I suppose you have a reason for not taking cabs where you come from, but cabs are widely taken in France.
You can also take Uber, but don't ask me, I've never done it in my entire life. (and I keep saying I should do it at least once).
Same here. Start your trip by forgetting what you know about things from home.
I suppose you have a reason for not taking cabs where you come from, but cabs are widely taken in France.
You can also take Uber, but don't ask me, I've never done it in my entire life. (and I keep saying I should do it at least once).
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There is nothing easier than taking a taxi. Especially for a first timer (assuming you don't speak French) and if you've just gotten off a long overseas flight you'll be a bit jetlagged and disoriented.
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I remember being a poor backpacker once and taking public transportation from the airport to my hotel was necessary. In this case consult any travel guide for all your options. I personally would take a taxi, especially if there is more than one of you.
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You need to determine your priorities. You can spend a bit more on a taxi (55€) and save yourself time and anxiety. Or you can spend less by using public transportation, deal with the confusion and frustrations inherent in being a first-timer in Paris ...
It's possible you'll make mistakes that will cost you time and money if you go for a train or bus.
I'd personally treat myself to a taxi door-to-door -- but Only can decide what you want to do.
It's possible you'll make mistakes that will cost you time and money if you go for a train or bus.
I'd personally treat myself to a taxi door-to-door -- but Only can decide what you want to do.
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On foot it is free. You go transatlantic means it costs some and you want to save in a cab. Ok.
It is not 60 or more it is 50. Cdg to right bank.
Now it is 10-12 via RER B. Follow the signs. Easy. Then at Gare du Nord switch to metro. Then you are in 18th
It is not 60 or more it is 50. Cdg to right bank.
Now it is 10-12 via RER B. Follow the signs. Easy. Then at Gare du Nord switch to metro. Then you are in 18th
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I have always taken the bus from CDG into the city. It's very easy, and I believe it was $12 (not sure if I'm correct) and they come every half hour. You can select the stop closest to your hotel then take an uber or taxi from there, saving you lots of $. The taxis often queue up at these airport bus stops. There's a website (parisbytrain.com) that explains several options for the bus or metro into the city). The bus is easier than the metro if you have several pieces of luggage.
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If you are not familiar with taking mass transportation, I would recommend that you take a taxi, especially if you have more than one piece of luggage apiece.
Flat rates have been in effect for about a year. You will pay 50 EU to get to your hotel, no luggage fees.
Flat rates have been in effect for about a year. You will pay 50 EU to get to your hotel, no luggage fees.
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It's a good idea to print out the complete address of your hotel, including the Postal Code, and hand it to the driver.
Just follow the overhead signs in CDG to the TAXI stand and wait in line.
Remember that legitimate taxi drivers always remain in their taxi unless they are loading your luggage.
Just follow the overhead signs in CDG to the TAXI stand and wait in line.
Remember that legitimate taxi drivers always remain in their taxi unless they are loading your luggage.