Getting from Beauvais Airport to Paris: Every Option Compared
Beauvais-Tillé isn't quite like the other Paris airports: smaller, further out, and with no RER or metro line anywhere nearby. The low-cost carriers that use it often advertise appealing fares, but the trip back into Paris is worth planning ahead for, the options are fewer than at CDG or Orly, and far more dependent on schedules.
Price and journey time at a glance
- Official shuttle — the cheapest option, about 1h15 to Porte Maillot, on departures timed around flight schedules.
- Regional bus + train — budget fare, but the slowest route at 1h30 to 2h once the connection is counted in.
- Taxi — metered, no flat fare from Beauvais: typically €150 to €180, about 1h15 to 1h30, if one is available.
- Ride-hailing app — dynamic pricing, about 1h15 to 1h30, with wait times that can vary widely.
- Private transfer — €130 sedan / €160 van, fixed price whatever happens on the road, about 1h15 to 1h30, door-to-door with flight tracking.
How far is Beauvais from Paris?
The airport lies roughly 85 km north of Paris, well beyond the ring road and the city's two other airports. Allow 1h15 to 1h30 by road via the A16 motorway, aside from the occasional slowdown approaching the capital. No RER or metro line serves Beauvais, that's the constraint to plan around before picking a way in.
The official shuttle, the cheapest option
A private shuttle service links the airport to Paris Porte Maillot in about 1h15, on a ticket booked in advance (online or on-site). It's the most affordable option, but comes with three things worth knowing: departures are timed around flight schedules, not a regular timetable, the shuttle can sell out at busy times, and it drops you at Porte Maillot rather than your hotel door, you'll then need the metro if you're headed elsewhere in Paris.
Regional bus then train, the slowest option
An alternative exists for the most flexible travellers: a regional bus connects the airport to Beauvais train station, from where a train runs to Paris Gare du Nord. The full journey easily takes 1h30 to 2 hours once you factor in the connections, for limited upside over the direct shuttle: one for light travellers on a tight budget with no schedule to keep and no heavy luggage.
Taxis: rare and expensive
Unlike CDG and Orly, journeys from Beauvais aren't covered by a regulated flat fare, the airport sits too far from Paris to fall within the zone set by the fare order. Taxis are also much thinner on the ground here, given the airport's lower traffic: it's not unusual to wait, or to find none at all outside of clustered flight arrival times. When a ride is available, expect somewhere around €150 to €180 on the meter, with no certainty on the final price until you arrive.
On-demand ride-hailing: uncertain availability
Ordering a ride through an app works in principle, but the low density of drivers around Beauvais makes the wait unpredictable, sometimes long outside of peak periods. Pricing stays dynamic over a trip of more than an hour, which can mean a sizeable difference in price between two bookings made a few hours apart.
The private transfer, fixed price despite the distance
Booking a transfer in advance removes Beauvais's double uncertainty: dependency on shuttle timetables and the unreliable availability of taxis and ride-hailing on site. At Glide Paris, the Beauvais ⇄ Paris transfer is €130 in a sedan (€160 in a van, up to 7 people), tolls included. Your flight is tracked in real time: if it's delayed, the pickup time shifts at no extra cost, and your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name, straight through to your hotel.
Over more than an hour on the road, the silent cabin of a Tesla Model Y makes a real difference compared to a noisy bus or taxi, arriving rested rather than worn down by the distance.
Which option fits which trip
- Tight budget, flight landing at a normal hour: the official shuttle to Porte Maillot remains the cheapest.
- Plenty of time, no schedule to keep: the bus-then-train route, for the most flexible travellers.
- Night flight or an odd-hours landing: the shuttle may not be running at that hour, a pre-booked private transfer secures the arrival.
- Family, luggage, wanting things simple: a door-to-door transfer avoids both the shuttle's timetable and the uncertainty of taxis on site.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Beauvais to Paris?
Allow 1h15 to 1h30 by car via the A16 motorway, or about 1h15 on the official shuttle to Porte Maillot, before any onward connection to your final destination.
Is there a train station at Beauvais airport?
No. Beauvais-Tillé has no RER, metro or train station of its own, and no direct train links it to Paris. The only rail option involves a regional bus to Beauvais town's train station, a few kilometres away, then a train to Paris Gare du Nord, a longer journey than the direct shuttle.
Does the CDG/Orly taxi flat fare apply to Beauvais too?
No. The regulated flat fare only covers CDG and Orly. From Beauvais, taxis run on the meter, with a price you only know on arrival, typically between €150 and €180. See our guide on avoiding taxi scams in Paris for how the regulated fares work at the other airports.
Does the private transfer price change if my flight is delayed?
No. The price is fixed at booking and your flight is tracked in real time, so a delay never triggers extra charges or a renegotiated fare.
Can I book a transfer for a group or with a lot of luggage?
Yes. The van seats up to 7 passengers for €160, with room for extra luggage. It is currently fully booked: write to us with your group size and bag count and we'll tell you its next availability.