Arriving in Paris with kids: the right transport from the airport
Arriving in Paris with kids from the airport means juggling tired children, suitcases and often a pushchair. Here is how to compare the RER, taxis and a van with chauffeur, depending on the size of your family and your landing time.
For four people, the flat-rate taxi from Roissy to the Right Bank costs the same as four RER tickets: €56 in November 2026. For more than four people, or with a lot of luggage, a van with chauffeur takes up to 7 passengers for €149 from Charles de Gaulle, and up to 8 on quotation.
What are the options for a family at Roissy or Orly?
From Charles de Gaulle or Orly, a family can choose between three main options: public transport, with the RER B from Roissy and metro Line 14 from Orly, a flat-rate Paris taxi, or a vehicle with chauffeur booked in advance. Price matters, but four questions really decide: how many of you are there, how much luggage do you have, what time do you land, and where are you staying? The public transport and taxi prices quoted here are those in force in November 2026; they may change.
| Option | Price for 2 adults and 2 children | Door to door | Passengers | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RER B from Roissy | €56 at full fare; €42 if both children qualify for the reduced fare | No, station to station | One ticket per person | Departures from 4:50 to 23:50 |
| Metro Line 14 from Orly | Same tickets, €14 or €7 at the reduced fare | No, station to station | One ticket per person | 5:30 – 1:55 depending on the day |
| Paris taxi | Roissy: €56 or €65; Orly: €45 or €36; per vehicle | Yes | Depends on the taxi in the queue; €5.50 extra from the 5th person | 24 hours a day, at the rank |
| 7-seat van with chauffeur | Roissy: €149; Orly: €129; per vehicle | Yes, name-board welcome | Up to 7 | 24 hours a day, on reservation |
| Electric van or 8-seat van | On quotation, per vehicle | Yes, name-board welcome | Up to 7 or 8 | 24 hours a day, on reservation |
Prices as of November 2026; for the taxi, Right Bank then Left Bank. Eligibility for the €7 reduced fare depends in particular on the child's age: check the conditions on the Île-de-France Mobilités website.
The RER B with children: a good idea or a false economy?
For a small family with light luggage staying near a station on the line, the RER remains the cheapest option: €14 per person, about 25 to 35 minutes to the centre and a train every 6 to 15 minutes, according to Île-de-France Mobilités. The RER B with children nevertheless has its limits: stairs and corridors with the pushchair, crowds at rush hour, a change often needed, then the final leg to the hotel. On some evenings or weekends, engineering works interrupt the line: check the traffic information before you set off. From Orly, Line 14 reaches Châtelet in about 25 minutes, with no change, at the same price.
How much does a taxi cost for a family of five?
Paris taxis charge a flat rate between the airport and Paris, in both directions and at any time: €56 to the Right Bank and €65 to the Left Bank from Charles de Gaulle, €45 and €36 from Orly, in 2026. The price is per journey, not per passenger. From the fifth person carried, a supplement of €5.50 may apply: for a family of five, allow up to €61.50 to the Right Bank from Roissy. For four people, the taxi costs the same as four RER tickets to the Right Bank, with no stairs and no change.
The real limit is space. At the rank, you take whichever taxi comes next: you cannot choose its number of seats or the size of its boot. With five or more people, suitcases and a pushchair, you sometimes need two cars, and therefore two flat fares.
Which van should a family of 5 to 8 choose?
For more than four people, or as soon as the luggage piles up, a van with chauffeur becomes the simplest solution: the whole family travels together, with its suitcases, in a vehicle chosen in advance.
- The 7-seat van: up to 7 passengers, at a fixed price on our main routes, that is €149 between Charles de Gaulle and Paris and €129 between Orly and Paris, per vehicle and including VAT. Discover our 7-seat van.
- Its electric version: the same space for 7 passengers, with zero tailpipe emissions, on quotation. See our electric van.
- The 8-seat van: one more seat and a large luggage capacity, on quotation; with eight passengers on board, the space for suitcases is reduced. See our 8-seat van.
- More than eight: two vehicles, a minibus or a coach, on quotation.
What fits in the boot depends on the number of passengers on board. So, when you book, tell us the number of suitcases and pushchairs, as well as any garment bags or large bags: we choose the vehicle accordingly, and offer you a second vehicle if everything does not fit. All our vehicles are presented in our fleet.
How does the arrival work with children?
After a long flight, passport control and the baggage belt take time, especially with children. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and adjusts to your actual landing time; 60 minutes of waiting time are included at the airport. Your chauffeur waits for you at the “Arrivals” exit of your terminal, with a sign bearing your name, then walks with you to the van and loads the luggage. A bilingual French-English chauffeur in a suit, bottled water and chargers on board: all the family has to do is settle in. If you are worried about going beyond the included waiting time, contact us before you set off. At Roissy, our guide to the Charles de Gaulle terminals helps you find your way.
What if our flight arrives at night?
Late arrivals complicate everything. At Roissy, the last RER B to Paris leaves around 23:50; after that, only Noctilien buses N140 and N143 run to Gare de l'Est, between 0:30 and 5:30, every 30 minutes for the N143 and every hour for the N140. At Orly, Line 14 runs until 1:55 depending on the day. Taxis remain available at the rank, at the same flat rate day and night.
With a pre-booked chauffeur, the time makes no difference: no night or weekend surcharge, and your chauffeur waits for you even if the plane lands early or late. The same logic applies to an overnight flight landing early in the morning: the children have slept little, and a direct journey to the hotel spares you the RER at rush hour.
And from the airport to Disneyland as a family?
Going straight on to a few days at Disneyland Paris? Direct transfers from Charles de Gaulle or Orly to the parks are available on quotation, with a fixed price confirmed before booking. Between Paris and Disneyland, the Paris – Disneyland transfer has a fixed price in both directions: €159 in a 7-seat van, or €119 in a sedan for up to 3 passengers. Your chauffeur drops you at the park entrance, in front of your Disney hotel or at Val d'Europe.
How should you prepare your booking?
- Gather the informationFlight number, number of adults and children, number of suitcases and pushchairs, exact address in Paris.
- Choose the vehicleThe 7-seat van can be booked online at a fixed price for Roissy – Paris and Orly – Paris; the electric version, the 8-seat van and other routes go through a quote.
- Pay onlineBy card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, when you book: nothing to settle on board.
- Cancel if neededMore than 24 hours before pick-up: 100% refund; between 24 and 6 hours before: 50%; less than 6 hours before or no-show: no refund.
Tell us the number of suitcases and pushchairs when you book: we choose the right van, and your chauffeur helps you with the loading.
CDG – Paris: from €149 in a V-Class. Fixed price including VAT confirmed before booking, name-board welcome included, no night or weekend surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 7-seat van cost between the airport and Paris?
€149 between Charles de Gaulle and Paris and €129 between Orly and Paris, at a fixed price per vehicle including VAT, in both directions, with no night or weekend surcharge.
Is the price calculated per person?
No. The private chauffeur price is for the vehicle, up to its number of seats. Taxis also charge per journey, with a possible supplement of €5.50 from the fifth person.
Can we bring a pushchair?
Yes. Tell us the number of pushchairs and suitcases when you book: we choose the vehicle accordingly.
Will our chauffeur wait if the formalities take a long time?
Yes. Your chauffeur adjusts to your actual landing time, and 60 minutes of waiting time are included at the airport. Beyond that, contact us.
Can we travel with a small pet?
Yes, if it travels in its cage or a closed carrier: let us know when you book. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are always accepted.
Does the chauffeur speak English?
Yes. Our chauffeurs are bilingual in French and English.
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Sources
- Île-de-France Mobilités 2026 fares (Île-de-France Mobilités)
- Getting to the Paris-region airports: RER B, Line 14 (Île-de-France Mobilités)
- The extended Line 14 puts Orly Airport 25 minutes from central Paris (Région Île-de-France)
- Getting to the Paris airports: RER B, Noctilien (Transilien SNCF)
- Noctilien route N140 (Transilien SNCF)
- Noctilien route N143 (Transilien SNCF)
- Taxis: 2026 fares and airport flat rates, passenger supplement (Entreprendre.Service-Public.fr, 16 January 2026)
- Order of 24 December 2025 on taxi fares for 2026 (Légifrance)
- How to take a taxi at Paris-CDG? (Paris Aéroport)
Prices and timetables of other means of transport may change: check the official websites before you travel.
Prices and information checked in November 2026 · Updated 6 November 2026.
Written by the Aura Chauffeur team, private chauffeurs in Paris.