Getting Around Paris for Team Events — Transport Guide
Moving a group of 10–50 people around Paris requires planning. CDG airport transfers cost €12/person by RER or €300–500 total by private coach. The Metro is the fastest way to move small groups between venues (2–4 minute frequency). For large groups, private coach hire runs €500–800 per half-day. The Eurostar from London takes 2h15. This guide covers every transport option with real prices, timing, and group-size recommendations.
CDG Airport to City Centre
RER B train (€11.80/person, 35–45 minutes): The most reliable option for small groups. Trains run every 10–20 minutes from 5am to midnight. Change at Chatelet-Les Halles for Metro connections to any district. Buy tickets at the station or use Navigo Easy cards. Watch for pickpockets on the RER — keep luggage close and phones in pockets.
Private coach (€300–500 for 20–50 people, 45–90 minutes): The best option for groups with luggage. The coach meets your team at arrivals, loads luggage, and delivers everyone directly to the hotel. Journey time varies with traffic — allow 90 minutes during rush hour (8–10am, 5–7pm). Group transfer options →
Taxi (€55–70 flat rate): Fixed rates from CDG: €55 to Right Bank, €62 to Left Bank. Taxis seat 3–4 people with luggage. For groups of 8–15, splitting into 3–4 taxis is often faster than waiting for a coach, but more expensive per person.
Orly Airport & Eurostar
Orly to city centre: Orlyval automatic train to Antony station (8 minutes), then RER B to central Paris (25 minutes). Total: €12.10/person, 30–40 minutes. Private coach: €250–400 for 20–50 people, 30–60 minutes.
Eurostar from London: 2 hours 15 minutes from St Pancras to Gare du Nord. No check-in queues, city-centre to city-centre, power outlets, and you can work the entire journey. Standard Premier return fares: €60–120 when booked 4–8 weeks ahead. Gare du Nord connects to Metro lines 4 and 5, and RER B/D. For UK-based teams, the Eurostar is often faster door-to-door than flying.
Metro, RER & Coach Within Paris
Metro: 16 lines covering every corner of Paris. Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours. Buy Navigo Easy cards and load 10-trip carnets (€16.90 for 10 trips). For groups under 15, the Metro is the fastest and cheapest way to move between venues. Key lines for events: Line 1 (La Defense to Bastille), Line 4 (Gare du Nord to Montparnasse), Line 8 (Opera to Bastille via Le Marais). District connections →
RER: Regional express trains that go further and faster than the Metro. RER A connects La Defense to central Paris (15 min). RER B connects CDG airport. RER C serves Versailles (40 min from Saint-Michel). Same tickets as Metro within central Paris.
Private coach within Paris (€500–800/half-day): Essential for groups of 25+. The coach drops off at venue, parks at a designated lot, and returns for pickup. Central Paris has designated drop-off points on major boulevards. Coach operators familiar with Paris event logistics know the routes, restrictions, and timing.
Walking is underrated for Paris groups. Most of the arrondissements where team events happen — Le Marais, Saint-Germain, Opera, the Latin Quarter — are within 15–20 minutes of each other on foot. A group walking from a venue in Le Marais to dinner near the Seine passes some of the most beautiful streets in Europe. This is not inefficiency; it is part of the experience. Plan your event itinerary around walkable clusters rather than forcing Metro transfers between every stop, and the day flows more naturally.
Tips for 20+ people: (1) Assign a team leader at the front and back of the Metro group. (2) Avoid rush hour (8–9:30am, 5:30–7pm). (3) Choose venues in the same district to maximise walking. (4) Brief the group on Metro etiquette: stand right on escalators, let people exit before boarding.
Transport Options Summary
| Route | Option | Time | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG → Central Paris | RER B | 35–45 min | EUR 11.80/pp | Small groups, budget |
| CDG → Central Paris | Private Coach | 45–90 min | EUR 300–500 total | Groups 20–50, luggage |
| Orly → Central Paris | Orlyval + RER B | 30–40 min | EUR 12.10/pp | Small groups |
| Orly → Central Paris | Private Coach | 30–60 min | EUR 250–400 total | Groups 20–50 |
| London → Paris | Eurostar | 2h15 | EUR 60–120 return | UK teams, no flight needed |
| Within Paris | Metro (carnet) | 5–20 min | EUR 1.69/trip | Small groups, fast |
| Within Paris | Private Coach | Varies | EUR 500–800/half-day | Groups 25–50+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from CDG to central Paris?
RER B: €11.80/pp, 35–45 min. Coach: €300–500 total for groups. Taxi: €55–70 flat rate.
Best way to transport a group?
Under 15: Metro. 15–25: Metro + taxis. 25+: Private coach (€500–800/half-day).
Can you take a coach in central Paris?
Yes, using designated drop-off points. The coach parks at a lot and returns for pickup.
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