How to get from Beauvais to Paris, all the options
If you are looking for how to get from Beauvais to Paris it is surely because you have just found a dirt-cheap low-cost flight to travel to the French capital. But had you stopped to look at where Beauvais Airport is?
You should know that Paris has two main airports: Charles de Gaulle, to the north, and Orly, to the south. Beauvais is a third, much smaller secondary airport and much further away in distance compared to the previous ones. However, despite the distance, being smaller, it has two terminals and is a crucial gateway for many travelers since low-cost airlines, such as the well-known Ryanair, land there.
And yes, now you have your tickets for peanuts, but will it also cost peanuts to get to the center of Paris from Beauvais or will it be more expensive than the flight? Perhaps you are also wondering how far Beauvais airport is from Paris or how long it will take to reach my accommodation. Here I answer all those questions to solve your dilemma of how to get from Beauvais to Paris or to help you decide whether or not to buy those very cheap tickets or spend a little more and fly to another airport.
Where is Beauvais airport
Beauvais Airport, officially known as Beauvais-Tillé Airport, is located about 85 kilometers north of Paris, in the Hauts-de-France region. Here is a map with its location, as well as the other two Paris airports and two of the main stations in central Paris such as Porte Maillot and Gare du Nord.
[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1K7a-223Exs3noUHRPeT8YsbGMoamyBI&ehbc=2E312F&w=640&h=480]
After seeing it on the map, you might have been scared. Don’t worry, because Beauvais airport is very well connected and offers different transfer options: bus, train, taxi or private transfer. So to make them clear to you, here you have them all in detail with prices and transfer times. I’ll tell you how to get from Beauvais to Paris so you can choose what suits you best.
How to get from Beauvais to Paris by bus
One of the options to solve how to get from Beauvais to Paris is the bus. The bus station is located between the two terminals. Currently there are two companies offering services from Beauvais Airport to Paris: the Navette Paris-Beauvais shuttle and OzéRoute.
The Navette shuttle is the most well-known and its bus frequency is synchronized with flight landings.
This bus takes you direct from Beauvais airport to Porte Maillot. On the map above you have the exact point where the stop is, at 22-24 Boulevard Pershing. From there, you can walk in about 7 minutes to the Neuilly – Porte Maillot stop where you can connect with metro line 1 or RER line C (the commuter train). If your accommodation is near the Arc de Triomphe, you’re in luck because it is less than 20 minutes walking from where the bus drops you off.
You can buy tickets in advance on the website or in person at the station ticket offices.
The journey from Beauvais to Paris by bus takes around 1:15 h depending on traffic conditions. It doesn’t make any intermediate stops; it is a shuttle service from Beauvais airport to Paris.
If you’re wondering how much it costs to go from Beauvais to Paris, here are the updated prices for this bus service:
-Adults (12 years and older): 16€ one way / 33.80€ return.
-Children between 4 and 11 years: 9.90€ one way / 19.90€ return.
If you are going to travel to Paris with children, it will be useful to know that children under 4 years old ride for free.
To return from Paris to Beauvais, bus departures are scheduled three hours before flight takeoffs. On the website you can check the detailed schedules. The shuttle buses from Paris to Beauvais airport also depart from 22-24 Boulevard Pershing.
Once you have arrived in the French capital, I recommend continuing to use the bus, but this time the Paris tourist bus which covers a large part of the essential places in Paris, making it perfect for a first contact.
Are you prepared for what might happen to you?
Don’t forget to take out good travel insurance to be covered for any unforeseen event. I go with Mondo and they have always responded great. Note that in France healthcare is co-paid and the European health card does not always cover everything. Take advantage of the 5% discount on Mondo for being a reader.
How to get from Beauvais to Paris by train
Another option for getting to Paris from Beauvais is by train. However, I’ll tell you now that it takes much longer and it’s not direct.
First you have to take a bus or a taxi from the airport to the Beauvais train station which is about 4 kilometers away. This journey will take about 15 or 20 minutes depending on traffic.
Then at Beauvais station you have to take the train (TER) to Gare du Nord, one of the main stations in Paris which is located on the map above. This train segment will take between 1:10 or 1:39 hours depending on whether it is direct or you change trains in Creil.
From Gare du Nord, in the north of the capital, you can then take metro lines 4 and 5 or RER line B to reach your accommodation in Paris.
Train prices from Beauvais to Paris range from 10 to 18€ one way.
You can check schedules, prices and buy tickets on the official SNCF website
The comfort of private transfer
If you are traveling with a lot of luggage or there are several of you, it might pay off to book a private transfer with a driver. This final option of how to get from Beauvais to Paris is very comfortable since you won’t have to worry about anything because they pick you up at Beauvais airport and drop you at your accommodation, you only need to book this service online. Without a doubt, it is considerably more expensive than the bus or train, but comfort has a price.
You can book one way only or round trip. If you are a group, they have large vehicles for up to 8 passengers, so do the math to see if it’s worth it for you.
Here is another option for a private transfer from Beauvais to Paris for around 200 euros for 4 people traveling. If you are going with children, remember to ask in advance to include a child restraint system.
Discount on your eSIM for France
If you are traveling from outside Europe and want to have an Internet connection and unlimited data on your mobile, take advantage of the 5% discount on HolaFly with the code: DEILUSIONARECUERDO.
How to get from Beauvais to Paris by taxi
Of course, you can also take a taxi to go from Beauvais airport to central Paris. In that case, you should know that there are two official fixed rates so you should never be charged more. If you’re wondering how much a taxi costs from Beauvais to Paris note that it is 185€ during daytime hours from 7 am to 7 pm and 230€ at night (from 7 pm to 7 am) and on weekends.
Depending on your final destination, it will take between 1 hour or even 1:45 hours to arrive. You can take the taxi upon landing or ensure one by booking beforehand.
Now that you know how to get from Beauvais to Paris, you can buy your low-cost flights with peace of mind. Anyway, sometimes there isn’t that much difference and with luck you can fly to Orly or Charles de Gaulle at almost the same price.
Even so, I would tell you to also check where your accommodation is located because depending on the neighborhood or arrondissement it is in, the transfer times from one or another airport can be very different.
By the way, have you tried home exchange yet? My last two stays in Paris have been with this collaborative accommodation model without spending practically anything. If you don’t know it, here I tell you how home exchange works.
