How to Get from Paris–Beauvais Airport to Paris

I will tell you the best means of transport to get from Beauvais airport to the City of Light.

Ana Caballero

Ana Caballero

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How to Get from Paris–Beauvais Airport to Paris

Passenger Aircraft | ©Ahmed Muntasir

Beauvois airport is located in Tillé, about 85 kilometers north of Paris. It is known as the third airport in Paris, after Charles de Gaulle and Orly.

In this post I will tell you about the means of transport to get from Beauvois airport to Paris. There are options for different budgets and time available, so take note of the details to choose the one that best suits your trip.

The private transfer, a means of transport to suit your needs

Private Transportation| ©Jackson David
Private Transportation| ©Jackson David

The advantage of these services is comfort and flexibility, as you are picked up when you arrive, without queues, and taken directly to your destination, without having to decide how to move around the city of Paris to get to your hotel or apartment.

Another advantage is that you can customize the trip according to your preferences or your travel expectations. For example, you can choose different models of car or minibus, depending on the number of people you are traveling with or the way you like to move around. The services that are usually included are:

  • Professional driver
  • Welcome sign service
  • Free cancellations up to 24 hours prior to pick-up time
  • Luggage rack service
  • Extra stops in the same city, interesting for groups with different accommodations.

Interesting facts

  • Schedule: whatever you need. In the contact forms they ask you for your flight details and explain how you will meet at the airport.
  • Price: varies depending on factors such as the vehicle you choose. But a round trip service can cost approximately 300€ in a vehicle that seats three people with three pieces of luggage.
  • Duration of the trip: about one hour and twenty minutes.
  • Is it necessary to make a reservation? Yes.

The bus, a direct and economical option

Bus from Paris| ©Bus Box
Bus from Paris| ©Bus Box

There is a shuttle bus service (shuttle bus) that runs directly between the airport and the capital. This option is also economical and perfect if your itinerary is not yet fully booked and you have not decided when to return. You can redeem the return trip up to 12 months after the purchase of the ticket.

If you prefer, you can buy a one-way ticket only. The price is adjusted with the round trip, so it is not more expensive.

The destination stop in Paris is the Pershing parking lot in Porte Maillot. It is very well served by public transport in the city, connecting with the RER line C (Paris regional trains) and metro line 1. It is very close to the Champs Elysees, so you can start sightseeing as soon as the bus doors open.

Interesting facts

  • Timetable: the first departure from Paris is at 03:10 am and arrives at the airport at 04:25 am. Thereafter, there are departures almost every hour, although I advise you to check the schedules on their website. Departures in the reverse direction, from the airport to Paris, start at 08:30 and arrive at Maillot at 09:45.
  • Price: for adults, the round trip costs about 29€ and for children about 20€. A single trip is about half the price: Approximately 15€ for adults and 10€ for children. For small children (up to 4 years old) the trip is free.
  • Duration of the trip: about one hour and fifteen minutes.
  • Intermediate stops: none.
  • Is it necessary to book? It is advisable, because you risk that there are no seats available or that there is a queue and you miss the bus.

Car rental at the airport

Car rental at the airport| ©Alexandr Podvalny
Car rental at the airport| ©Alexandr Podvalny

If you plan to travel during your trip to Paris by car, there are several companies that offer car rental directly at the airport such as Europcar, Avis, Budget or Hertz. You can check the models available for your travel dates online.

The advantage of this option is flexibility and I advise you to research the cars available online for your travel dates and, when you decide, book before you arrive. This way you are sure to find what you want.

But be careful! Be aware that there are two places where you can pick up your rental car at Beauvais airport, depending on the company you choose:

  • In the parking lot 3
  • In an area set up for this purpose in front of terminal 2, between the bus station and the parking lots.

Useful information

  • Schedule: if you have booked, you can pick up your car upon arrival, but please note that car rental companies at Beauvois airport have business hours. Make sure it is compatible with your flight.
  • Price: depends on many factors. Approximately, the rent for a week is around 500€.
  • Duration of the trip: the trip to Paris by car takes about one hour and twenty minutes.
  • Intermediate stops: you drive, so you decide the itinerary.
  • Do I need to make a reservation?: Yes.

The regional express train (TER), for those of you who are not in a hurry

Paris RER| ©Rob Dammers
Paris RER| ©Rob Dammers

You will see it signposted as TER and you can take it from Paris Gare du Nord to Beauvois SNCF station.

The route is not direct, so although it has the advantage of being an economical option, it is not very practical. It may be worthwhile if your hotel in Paris is in the Gare du Nord.

From the airport to the Beauvois train station there is still a long way to go:

  • Busline: you have to add to the price of your trip the amount of the bus line 6 (it is a public transport, so the price is around 1 €) and about 30 minutes of travel. Buses leave both the train station and the airport twice an hour, between 7:30 and 19:18.
  • Cab: the approximate price is 16 € and the travel time is slightly less than the bus, about 20 minutes. The schedules are more flexible, of course, they leave whenever you want.

Useful information

  • Timetable: there is a high frequency of trains between Gare du Nord and Beauvais, up to 26 trains per day on weekdays. The first one leaves at 06:07 and you can check if there are trains at the time you need on their website.
  • Price: approximately 16€. To this price you have to add the cost of the bus or cab you need to get from the airport to the station.
  • Travel time: one hour and thirty minutes, to which you have to add another half hour or 20 minutes if you want to connect with a bus to get to the station from the airport or with a cab.
  • Intermediate stops: the bus that connects the station with the airport hasintermediate stops.
  • Is it necessary to make a reservation? No, it is not necessary. You can buy your ticket directly at the ticket office, but it is advisable to make a reservation to ensure a seat.

Cab, the last option for this route

Taking a Taxi| ©Markus Winkler
Taking a Taxi| ©Markus Winkler

Although the cab rank is directly at the airport and may be a good option, the cab between Paris and Beauvais airportis not a popular or practical option.

Considering that Beauvois airport is mostly served by low-cost airlines, it is likely that you will pay more to take a cab to Paris than you paid for the flight.

Interesting facts

  • Timetable: whatever you want. The cab rank is at the exit of the airport, so as soon as you arrive you will have a cab available.
  • Price: between 170€ and 200€ approximately, depending on the normal or night rate.
  • Duration of the trip: approximately one hour and a half, depending on where you are staying in Paris or possible traffic jams on the road.
  • Intermediate stops: No.
  • Is it necessary to make a reservation? No.

Comparison of means of transport

Inside Beauvais Airport| ©Rastrojo
Inside Beauvais Airport| ©Rastrojo

These are the options you have to get from Beauvais Airport to the city of Paris. You can choose from public transport to private transfer. But for you to see everything at a glance, I've put the most important information in this table.

  • BUS
  • Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Price: 29€ approximately
  • Do I need a reservation? Yes
  • Is it direct? Yes
  • PRIVATE TRANSFER
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • From 300€.
  • Do I need a reservation? Yes
  • Is it direct? Yes
  • RENTAL CAR
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • From 350€ (one week)
  • Do I need a reservation? Yes
  • Is it direct? Yes
  • TRAIN
  • 2 hours
  • 25€ - 50€
  • Do I need a reservation? No
  • Is it direct? No
  • TAXI
  • 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • 170€ -200€
  • Do I need a reservation? No
  • Is it direct? Yes

Now you have all the details to get to Paris and start enjoying the city. Here are some tips to help you have the best trip ever and have fun!