mtnestr

My husband and I will be traveling to Paris for the first time in April. There are a number of ways (bus,train,shuttle) to get into downtown Paris. We're arriving at 8Oam from JFK.. considering that we'll be tired and unfamiliar with the airport, which mode of transportation is fairly easy and not overly expensive? Recommendations? THANK YOU!

FrankS

Your hotel location often determines the best mode of transport.

mtnestr

thanks for the quick response. We'll be staying at the Marriott on the CE

ira

Hi Mt,

Easiest way is a cab - about 55E.

Next is a shuttle van - about 20E pp.

Cheapest is, of course, public transport.

See www.ratp.fr for directions.

iris1745

Hi mtnestr; We used a shuttle for our family and it worked out very well. E-mail them and see what the cost is and if they will hold up a 'name card' for you as you leave the secure area. www.paris-blue-airport-shuttle.fr Iris

Michel_Paris

As Ira said.

To complete your menu..there is also the Air France bus that drops you off near the Arc de Triopmhe. You would then take a short Metro ride.

http://transfer.airport-paris.com/ai...ch-service.htm

And there is the Roissybus, that lets you off near Opera. Once again, short Metro ride.

http://www.ratp.info/informer/anglai..._roissybus.php

And then the RER train, followed by a Metro ride.

Pricing of the above is ordered costly to least (~14 euro down to ~8 euro)

FrankS

mtnester,
If you were going May-Sept and are in reasonable shape with 1 roll along luggage piece, you can do public transport at 8 E pp(personally I like the Roissery Bus and I love the walk). April and your 1st time, you might want the cab.

daveesl

I am normally one of those that goes for the least expensive means of transport. With that said, whenever I go to a place for the first time and I am tired, I will always try to take either a shuttle or taxi. It may or may not cost me more money. But the convenience is always worth it. If I'm spending thousands on a trip an extra $50 or so is minor.

Now, after I get to the hotel/apartment, then I normally just take the public transport systems.

Have Fun!!!

dave

Cries_Van_Notebook

If you are elderly and have luggage, definitely take a taxi or shuttle service. As ira wrote, the taxi will be between 55-60 euros.

I don't think you should take any mode of transportation that includes the Metro because there are LOTS of steps at many Metro stations. Now, if you are young, fit, and have no luggage this would be no problem.

Taking the RER involves finding the RER at CDG, which can be a pain in the ass, standing in line to buy a ticket, and then getting on a train that will get PACKED like a can of sardines whilst it picks up riders in the suburbs of Paris.

Thin