Paris CDG to Le Bourget: Train, Taxi or Private Transfer

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Paris CDG to Le Bourget: Train, Taxi or Private Transfer

October 26, 2026
Paris CDG to Le Bourget: Train, Taxi or Private Transfer

Paris CDG to Le Bourget: Train, Taxi or Private Transfer

Chauffeur welcoming a traveler at Le Bourget

The fastest way from Charles de Gaulle to Le Bourget is RER B, a direct suburban train from the airport that stops at Le Bourget station. The road trip is short too, about 15 km and around 20 minutes in good conditions. The right choice depends on what “Le Bourget” means for your trip. It could be the station, the exhibition center, the Air and Space Museum or the business airport, and each sits in a slightly different spot. Below you will find the options, the real fare, and the points where a pre-booked car makes more sense than the train.

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TL;DR

  • RER B runs directly from CDG to Le Bourget station. The full fare from Roissy CDG is €14 in 2026.
  • By road, CDG is about 15 km from the Parc des Expositions du Bourget, and the best-case drive is around 20 minutes.
  • The train stops at the station, not at the exhibition center or the airport terminals. You need bus 152 or a car for the last stretch.
  • With heavy luggage, children, a late arrival or a business-jet connection, a pre-booked private car is the simpler option. We do not publish a CDG to Le Bourget price, so you get a fixed quote at booking.

Table of Contents

What “Le Bourget” means for your trip

People type “Paris CDG to Le Bourget” for at least four different destinations. Settle this first, because it changes the route.

Le Bourget town and RER station. This is a commune in Seine-Saint-Denis, north-northeast of Paris. The RER B station is the one rail stop that serves it.

Paris-Le Bourget Airport. Yes, it still exists. It is a working airport, but it is not a scheduled-airline airport like CDG or Orly. Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme describes it as an entirely private international airport devoted mainly to business aviation and private jets. If you are flying commercially, you will almost certainly land at CDG, Orly or Beauvais, not here.

Parc des Expositions du Bourget. The trade fair and exhibition grounds sit next to the airfield, a short distance from the station. This is the destination for most business travelers who search this route.

The Air and Space Museum. Paris-Le Bourget Airport is home to the Air and Space Museum, which draws aviation fans and school groups, and it sits on the same side of town as the exhibition grounds.

Write down the exact address of where you are going before you choose between train, bus and car. The rest of this guide assumes you know it.

Option 1: RER B from CDG to Le Bourget

RER B is the standard public transit link. Paris Aéroport lists RER B as the rail connection serving CDG, with stations at both Terminal 1 area and Terminal 2. Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme’s access map says to board RER B at Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle in the direction of Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse and get off at Le Bourget.

How often and how long

VisitParisRegion states that RER B runs every 6 to 15 minutes, with operating hours from about 4:50 a.m. to 12:15 a.m., depending on direction and station. Le Bourget is only a handful of stops from the airport on the Paris-bound branch, so the ride itself is short. Plan on roughly 20 to 25 minutes of ride time, plus the walk to the platform and the wait. This is an estimate, not an official timetable, so check the live schedule on the day.

Train direction matters. Trains heading toward Paris go through Le Bourget. Make sure the destination shown on the board is one of the Paris-side or southern terminals, and not a branch heading away from the city.

What it costs

The full fare from Roissy CDG by RER B is €14 in 2026, per Île-de-France Mobilités, effective January 1, 2026. That is the airport fare. Le Bourget is closer than central Paris, but do not assume the ticket is cheaper: a trip starting at CDG is priced under the airport-origin rules, so check the ticket machine or the Île-de-France Mobilités page before you buy.

Where the train stops short

The station is not at the exhibition center. Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme recommends RER B to Le Bourget followed by bus 152 toward Le Blanc-Mesnil, getting off at Parc des Expositions. The same access guide notes that bus 152 continues to Michelet–Parc des expositions. Other bus lines also call near the station, including 133, 143, 146, 607, 609 and 703, according to Transit’s station page, though only some of them go to the trade fair grounds.

RER B and bus 152 route to exhibition grounds

So the real journey for an exhibition visitor is: walk to the CDG RER platform, ride, change to a bus, then walk the last bit. It works well with a backpack. It is a lot less pleasant with two suitcases and a small child.

Option 2: Taxi, ride-hailing or your own car

By road, the distance is short. Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme puts CDG about 15 km from the Parc des Expositions and gives about 20 minutes as the best-case journey by taxi or car. Treat that as a floor. The roads between CDG and Le Bourget (the A1 corridor and the ring roads around the airport) are among the busiest in the region at rush hour. For comparison, VisitParisRegion says CDG to central Paris taxi trips generally take 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Le Bourget is closer, but the same congestion affects the first part of the drive.

A few practical notes:

  • Taxi rank. You can take a taxi from the official ranks at the terminals with no booking. Ask the driver about the price before you set off, and make sure the meter is on.
  • Ride-hailing apps. Prices move with demand. During a large trade fair or an event at the exhibition center, expect surge pricing and long waits at pickup zones.
  • Rental car. Rarely worth it for this trip alone. Parking near the exhibition grounds can be limited during major events, and you pay for the car and fuel for a 15 km drive.

There is no free public shuttle between CDG and Le Bourget that we can point you to. Do not rely on one.

Option 3: A pre-booked private transfer

A pre-booked car sits between a taxi and a chauffeur service. You book before you fly, the driver tracks your flight, and the price is fixed in advance.

We, at Zont, run exactly this kind of service across France and in over 120 European cities. For a CDG to Le Bourget run, here is what you get:

  • Flight tracking. If your flight lands early or late, the driver adjusts. You do not pay a penalty for a delay and you do not stand in the arrivals hall looking for a car.
  • Meet and greet. The driver meets you at arrivals. For a first-time visitor to Paris, that removes the hardest part of the trip: finding the right exit and the right car.
  • Fixed pricing. The quote you accept is the price, with no hidden fees added on the way.
  • Vehicle choice. Premium and luxury sedans, 7-seat vans and 8-seat minibuses, depending on how many people and bags you have.

We do not list a published price for CDG to Le Bourget, because it depends on your exact drop-off point and vehicle. You see the fixed price when you enter your route. For a sense of our published range on Paris routes, a premium sedan is listed at 65 € and a van with 7 seats at 130 €, and CDG to central Paris starts from 65 €. Those are other routes, so use them as a reference only.

Train, taxi or private car: how they compare

Criterion RER B (+ bus 152) Taxi or ride-hailing Pre-booked private car
Cost reference €14 airport fare per person Metered or app price, varies with traffic Fixed quote before you travel
Door-to-door No, station only, then bus or walk Yes Yes
Luggage and children Stairs, crowds, a bus change Easy Easy, vehicle sized to the group
Late-night arrival RER B stops running around 12:15 a.m. at the latest, per VisitParisRegion Available, but queues possible Driver tracks your flight
Meeting someone at arrivals No No Yes, with meet and greet
Best for Solo traveler, light bag, daytime Spontaneous trip, no booking Groups, business, late arrivals, certainty

If you travel alone with a carry-on and your destination is the station itself, the train wins on price. Once you add a second traveler, luggage or a final address that is not the station, the gap closes quickly.

Who should choose which

Solo traveler, light luggage, daytime

Take RER B. It is cheap and reliable, and trains come every few minutes. Check the live service status before you leave, as the line is subject to works and disruption.

Business traveler heading to a trade fair

The train is fine on a normal day. During a big show, the platform and the bus to the exhibition center fill up, and the last stretch becomes the slow part. A car that drops you at the hall entrance saves you the bus change and the walk. If you have a meeting and a suit bag, this is where a private car earns its price. For a full day of meetings in several places, our hourly chauffeur service means the same driver and vehicle stay with you.

Family with children and bags

The train plus bus option means lifting strollers and suitcases at least twice. A minivan removes that. Check seat counts carefully: a 7-seat van and an 8-seat minibus carry people, but bags take space too, so tell us how many large suitcases you have when you book. Our 8-seat options exist for larger groups.

Family stowing stroller and bags in minivan

Private-jet passengers and crews

If you are connecting between a commercial flight into CDG and a business flight out of Le Bourget, time is the whole point. The road transfer is short, but a missed handoff costs more than the car does. A driver who knows your landing time and meets you with a sign saves you a few awkward minutes.

Mistakes to avoid on this route

  1. Heading to the wrong Le Bourget. The station, the exhibition grounds and the airport are not the same place. Confirm the address on your ticket, invitation or booking.
  2. Assuming the train goes to the exhibition center. It does not. Budget time for bus 152 or a car.
  3. Boarding a train that goes the wrong way. Check the direction on the platform display, not only the line letter.
  4. Underestimating traffic. The 20-minute figure is a best case. Add a margin if you have a meeting or a flight.
  5. Leaving the return for later. If you need to get back to CDG for a flight, plan it the day before. The same RER B in reverse works, but a pre-booked car removes the stress of timing.

Perspective: why route details matter more than distance

Short transfers like this one are the ones travelers underestimate. Fifteen kilometers sounds like nothing, so people leave the details to chance: which Le Bourget, which entrance, which hour. In our experience, that is where trips go wrong, rarely on the long drives.

This is why we built our service around three things: flight tracking, a driver who is waiting for you, and a price you see before you commit. When a flight lands early or late, or the terminal changes, the driver is already informed. When the destination is the exhibition center and not the station, the driver knows the entrance. When you are traveling with a family or colleagues, the vehicle is sized to your group and your luggage.

We will also say it plainly: if you are alone, traveling light and heading to the station on a quiet weekday, the train is a perfectly good choice. A private car is for the trips where reliability and ease matter more than the lowest fare.

— Arthur

Book a fixed-price transfer from CDG

If you want a driver waiting at arrivals, see our Paris airport transfer page and enter your destination to get a fixed quote. For airport-specific details, our CDG airport transfer page covers the pickup process. You can manage your booking in the app, and support is available around the clock.

Planning around the clock and the calendar

Two timing factors affect this route more than the distance does.

Event days. Le Bourget hosts trade fairs and, in some years, the large international air show. On those days, roads around the exhibition grounds and the airfield slow down, and RER B and bus 152 get crowded. If your trip coincides with a big event, leave more time and book transportation early. Check the exhibition center’s own calendar for the current schedule.

Hours of the day. RER B frequency is every 6 to 15 minutes, but the first and last trains matter: the service window listed by VisitParisRegion runs from about 4:50 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. depending on direction and station. If your flight lands close to midnight, or you must leave before dawn, do not count on the train. Delays at passport control and baggage claim can push you past the last service.

Practical checklist before you go

  • Confirm which Le Bourget you need: station, exhibition grounds, museum or business airport.
  • Note your CDG terminal. RER B stations at CDG serve different terminals, and the airport link is easy to confuse at first.
  • Check the live RER B status on the day of travel.
  • For the train, have a payment method ready for the ticket machine, or buy your fare before you reach the platform.
  • For a car, share your flight number so the driver can follow it.
  • If you have a return to CDG, decide how you will do it before you leave home.

For more on getting into the city itself, our guide to CDG to Paris transport and 2026 fares compares the same three options for the longer ride into central Paris. If you are weighing which airport to fly into, our comparison of Paris airports helps.

FAQ

Does Le Bourget airport still exist?

Yes. Paris-Le Bourget Airport is open and active, but it mainly serves business aviation and private jets, not scheduled airlines. The grounds also hold the Air and Space Museum, and the exhibition center is next door.

Is there a direct train from CDG to Le Bourget?

Yes. RER B runs from the airport stations to Le Bourget station, with trains every 6 to 15 minutes according to VisitParisRegion. The train stops at the station, so for the exhibition center you then need bus 152 or a car.

How long does it take to drive from CDG to Le Bourget?

Seine-Saint-Denis Tourisme gives about 20 minutes as the best case by taxi or car to the exhibition grounds, about 15 km away. At rush hour or during a trade fair, allow a good margin, because the roads around the airport are often congested.

Is a private transfer worth it for such a short trip?

It depends on your situation. For a solo traveler with one bag, the train is cheaper. For a group, a family, a late arrival or a tight business schedule, a fixed-price car with flight tracking removes the main risks of the trip.

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