Finding the RER @ CDG
May 5th, 2005, 10:00 AM
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Finding the RER @ CDG
Hello all,
We're arriving at CDG at Terminal 1 (Northwest) and will take the RER to Chatelet-Les Halles.
My understanding is that the RER station is in Terminal 2.
Can anyone provide directions/advice on the best way to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2? We're traveling light, with only carry-on w/ rollers.
Thank you!
We're arriving at CDG at Terminal 1 (Northwest) and will take the RER to Chatelet-Les Halles.
My understanding is that the RER station is in Terminal 2.
Can anyone provide directions/advice on the best way to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2? We're traveling light, with only carry-on w/ rollers.
Thank you!
May 5th, 2005, 10:05 AM
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Hi M,
Maps of CDG1 and CDG2 are at http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01.nsf/$$Affich@ReadForm&cle=X5005A05A4.html
Shuttle routes between CDG1 and CDG2 are at http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01.nsf/0/7D6D3B8F4EDA9373C1256B1F0059E5CB/$File/CircuitsNavettes.pdf
You want shuttle no. 1.
Maps of CDG1 and CDG2 are at http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01.nsf/$$Affich@ReadForm&cle=X5005A05A4.html
Shuttle routes between CDG1 and CDG2 are at http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01.nsf/0/7D6D3B8F4EDA9373C1256B1F0059E5CB/$File/CircuitsNavettes.pdf
You want shuttle no. 1.
May 5th, 2005, 05:07 PM
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Thanks Ira.
I can understand taking Shuttle #1 from terminal 1 to terminal 2. The schematics are fairly complex, however, and I'm a bit confused where to get on and off.
I take it that there's a shuttle 1 stop for the RER in terminal 2, right? Any directions you might be able to give me to find the shuttle 1 boarding area in terminal 1 would be great. I'm having trouble figuring-out the diagram.
Thanks!
I can understand taking Shuttle #1 from terminal 1 to terminal 2. The schematics are fairly complex, however, and I'm a bit confused where to get on and off.
I take it that there's a shuttle 1 stop for the RER in terminal 2, right? Any directions you might be able to give me to find the shuttle 1 boarding area in terminal 1 would be great. I'm having trouble figuring-out the diagram.
Thanks!
May 5th, 2005, 05:44 PM
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It's easier than it might look - the shuttle (navette) runs in one direction only. Just hop on the first of shuttle #1 or 2 that comes by, ask the driver - after saying "bonjour, monsier/madame" - RER? (air - eh -air?)
May 5th, 2005, 05:47 PM
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Oops - hit the button prematurely! Wanted to also note that there are actually two RER stations at CDG. You might want to check out the english language version of the ADP (Aeroports de Paris) website at http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01_an.nsf/$$Affich@ReadForm&cle=X5005205211941C7A93E0806 D854125687E006DB7EE.html
May 5th, 2005, 06:01 PM
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This may be repeating the information Ira gave...
http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01_an.nsf/$$Affich@ReadForm&cle=X1001201211941C7A93E0806 D854125687E006DB7EE.html
"..Departure from Roissy Charles de Gaulle to Paris
Roissy CDG 1, take the Green shuttle from the shopping level.."
There should be signs indicating 'navette' or 'shuttle'...
If you are looking at the map for T-1, enlarge it, then drop to the lowest level-that's the shopping level. See the red and green bus icons? You want to take the green one.
http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01_an.nsf/$$Affich@ReadForm&cle=X1001201211941C7A93E0806 D854125687E006DB7EE.html
"..Departure from Roissy Charles de Gaulle to Paris
Roissy CDG 1, take the Green shuttle from the shopping level.."
There should be signs indicating 'navette' or 'shuttle'...
If you are looking at the map for T-1, enlarge it, then drop to the lowest level-that's the shopping level. See the red and green bus icons? You want to take the green one.
May 5th, 2005, 06:10 PM
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I just figured out that there are two different maps for T-1; the one I'm talking about is under Passenger Services, then Access, then Maps.
The other one is showing the 'travaux' or improvements area, and it doesn't show the navette icons...
The other one is showing the 'travaux' or improvements area, and it doesn't show the navette icons...
May 5th, 2005, 06:14 PM
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I could be mistaken, but last time we took the RER I think that there were 2 options to pay...a self serve coin and a ticket booth. I remember that we did not have any coins so had to line up for 10 minutes just to get our ticket. If you have some Euro coins, make sure to take them-could save you some time.
May 5th, 2005, 06:25 PM
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To Moonstone1
Here's the simple version:
From Terminal 1
Go to Hall 34, take the elevator behind the information kiosk to ground level, catch the green Air France Shuttle bus to the RER station.
At the same location you get your green shuttle you will also see the red shuttle. That one goes to Terminal 2 and the TGV train station. You don't want that one.
Also at the bus boarding area there should be signs informing you that the green bus goes to the RER and a notation about that being the station for trains to Paris.
Relax, it's easy. You will see.
Larry J
Here's the simple version:
From Terminal 1
Go to Hall 34, take the elevator behind the information kiosk to ground level, catch the green Air France Shuttle bus to the RER station.
At the same location you get your green shuttle you will also see the red shuttle. That one goes to Terminal 2 and the TGV train station. You don't want that one.
Also at the bus boarding area there should be signs informing you that the green bus goes to the RER and a notation about that being the station for trains to Paris.
Relax, it's easy. You will see.
Larry J
May 6th, 2005, 02:43 AM
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It is easy and makes more sense (sort of) when you actually are there doing it instead of trying to figure out maps and schedules etc. Go downstairs and go outside to get the green shuttle. The green shuttle and the actual RER that it takes you to only go in one direction so you can't mess it up, the train will go to Paris. read the digital signs posted overhead on the platform, if the sign says the next train is an "Express" the train won't stop at every station outside of Paris and you will get into the city a little faster. You travel like we do, light with a carry on; last time we did CDC to Chatelet it took about 35 minutes on the Express train.
Have a great time!
Have a great time!
May 6th, 2005, 03:36 AM
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Hi guys,
Am I wrong about this:
Going to the adp sites that I posted, I find that the Green Bus goes to CDG 3, where there is an RER stop, and that the Red bus goes to Terminal 2, where there is an RER/TGV stop.
Thus, the OP could take either bus. Correct?
Am I wrong about this:
Going to the adp sites that I posted, I find that the Green Bus goes to CDG 3, where there is an RER stop, and that the Red bus goes to Terminal 2, where there is an RER/TGV stop.
Thus, the OP could take either bus. Correct?
May 6th, 2005, 04:18 AM
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Ira
Terminal 3 is used only for charter and private flights and no commercial flights use that terminal. It is true that you can take the red bus but it stops at several stops while the green bus leaves T1 and goes directly to the RER station.
I don't how anyone can make heads or tails from the various ADP maps. They look like an illustration of a disassembled Smith & Wesson 45 caliber gun.
It's really very easy. On the buses there is a diagram of the shuttle's circuit and also there is a marquee sign that indicates the next stop. You just can't mess up...........hardly.....very much.
Larry J
Terminal 3 is used only for charter and private flights and no commercial flights use that terminal. It is true that you can take the red bus but it stops at several stops while the green bus leaves T1 and goes directly to the RER station.
I don't how anyone can make heads or tails from the various ADP maps. They look like an illustration of a disassembled Smith & Wesson 45 caliber gun.
It's really very easy. On the buses there is a diagram of the shuttle's circuit and also there is a marquee sign that indicates the next stop. You just can't mess up...........hardly.....very much.
Larry J
May 6th, 2005, 04:44 AM
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Moonstone1: I don't have instructions but want to encourage you that you'll be OK. Even with a map, we had some initial difficulty in April getting to the RER and finding an ATM that worked. However, it just took a little more time and we found our way.
When we finally hit the train platform, probably by the newbie looks on our faces, we were told in English by a Frenchman, that apparently no trains were running into Paris that day, which meant no express trains. He told us to transfer in five stops and we got off with most of the passengers and followed the crowd. It was quick and easy.
Our stop was one past yours. Despite fatigue after an overnight flight, we enjoyed the train ride and seeing the outlying areas.
Even with instructions, it will take time to orient yourself. You'll do fine.
When we finally hit the train platform, probably by the newbie looks on our faces, we were told in English by a Frenchman, that apparently no trains were running into Paris that day, which meant no express trains. He told us to transfer in five stops and we got off with most of the passengers and followed the crowd. It was quick and easy.
Our stop was one past yours. Despite fatigue after an overnight flight, we enjoyed the train ride and seeing the outlying areas.
Even with instructions, it will take time to orient yourself. You'll do fine.
May 6th, 2005, 08:34 AM
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Thank you all so much for your help! I think we can figure it out now. I had to laugh about the 'Smith & Wesson' comment! That was pretty-much spot-on how I felt when I saw it.
One additional question: our final destination stop is actually either 'ecole militaire' or 'pont de l'alma' - both are equidistant from our apartment. Anyway, the original instructions I received said "take RER-B to Notre Dame/St. Michel and then the RER-C to Pont d'Alma'. Playing around with the ratp.fr website results in RER-B -> Chatelet -> Concorde -> Ecole Militaire.
Other than extra transfers, is there really any fundamental difference between the two?
Many thanks again for all your help!
One additional question: our final destination stop is actually either 'ecole militaire' or 'pont de l'alma' - both are equidistant from our apartment. Anyway, the original instructions I received said "take RER-B to Notre Dame/St. Michel and then the RER-C to Pont d'Alma'. Playing around with the ratp.fr website results in RER-B -> Chatelet -> Concorde -> Ecole Militaire.
Other than extra transfers, is there really any fundamental difference between the two?
Many thanks again for all your help!
May 6th, 2005, 09:22 AM
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The difference is mainly the transfers, but also going to Ecole Militaire means you'd be on a metro line rather than RER line, and those cars are smaller and perhaps more crowded. Also, Chatelet isn't an RER stop, but a metro stop. That means you have to walk from the Chatelet/LEs Halles RER stop to the Chatelet metro stop to get onto the metro line 8. I believe this woud be a lot longer walk than just transferring from RER B to RER A at St Michel/Notre Dame RER stop, but can't really remember, if I've done it.
I would do the two RERs myself.
I would do the two RERs myself.
