Layover at Paris Charles de Gaulle
Everything you need to decide whether to leave the airport on a layover in Paris.
City centre
35 min away
RER B train to central Paris
Min connection
~60 min to change flights
Left luggage
Available — drop your bags and explore.
Round trip
≈ 70 min there and back
Paris Charles de Gaulle to central Paris — about 35 min min each way. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Is it worth leaving?
As a rule of thumb, allow your round trip (about 70 minutes here) plus two hours for security and immigration on the way back. With a 6-hour layover or more you can comfortably reach Paris and back. With less, you're better off staying airside.
Allow extra time — CDG is large and inter-terminal transfers can be slow.
Before you leave — check you can
Whether you can pass immigration on a layover depends on your nationality and the country's transit rules, not just your time. Always confirm with the official source for your passport before you plan to leave: UK FCDO travel advice and the France guide.