Taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Gare de Lyon
A taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Gare de Lyon costs about €56.00 at any time: a flat fare plus extras (30.1 km, about 43 min). From the official Paris taxi tariff in force since 1 January 2026, checked 31 October 2026.
Fare
- Some rates come from secondary sources, not the regulator's own document.
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | €56.00 | – | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | €56.00 | – | Same flat fare |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | €56.00 | – | Same flat fare |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | €56.00 | – | Same flat fare |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Taxis wait at the official ranks outside each terminal. The flat fare to Paris depends only on the bank of the Seine you're going to.
- Drop-off: Gare de Lyon
- The station for TGVs to Lyon, Marseille, the Alps and Italy, in the 12th arrondissement on the right bank, by the Seine.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Gare de Lyon?
- About €56.00 on a weekday in the daytime, for 30.1 km (about 43 min).
- Is it a flat fare or the meter?
- A flat fare: CDG ↔ Paris rive droite, €56.00. Surcharges come on top, so the total is about €56.00.
- Which surcharges apply?
- None on a weekday in the daytime.
- Does the time of day change the fare?
- No, it comes to about €56.00 at any time.
Zones and charges on this trip
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is in Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Gare de Lyon is in Paris, rive droite.
| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| CDG ↔ Paris rive droite | Yes, €56.00 | Trips between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris, rive droite |
| CDG ↔ Paris rive gauche | No | Trips between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris, rive gauche |
Route
Usually via A3, Boulevard Périphérique and Quai de la Rapée. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
- Paris taxi zone (taxi service area)
- Paris
- Suburban zone
- Flat-fare zones
- Airports
- Your route
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