How far is Versailles from CDG airport?
About 50 kilometres, crossing the Paris region from north-east to south-west. By road the journey takes roughly 55 minutes outside the peaks, using the A1 and the A86 around the western side of the city.
Paris CDG Airport to Versailles Taxi | Private Transfer from €120
Distance: 50 kmTypical driving time: 50-65 min
Versailles is south-west of Paris and Charles de Gaulle is north-east of it, so this transfer crosses the entire metropolitan area: roughly 50 kilometres, and about 55 minutes when the ring roads are clear. It is the sort of journey where public transport looks reasonable on a map and turns out to be hard work in practice.
By rail the standard route is the RER B south to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, then a change onto the RER C west to Versailles Château Rive Gauche. Two trains, one change in the middle of central Paris, and around ninety minutes if both run to time. With suitcases and a long flight behind you, that change is the part people regret.
A private car goes straight there. The driver meets you inside the terminal, takes the bags, and the route runs on the A1 and the A86 around the western side of Paris without you touching the city centre. The price is fixed for the vehicle, so a slow périphérique costs you nothing extra.
Versailles is not only the château. The town has a large hotel district around the Place d'Armes and the Notre-Dame quarter, and it is a practical base for visitors who want space and quiet within easy reach of Paris. We also serve the surrounding Yvelines communes, including Le Chesnay, Viroflay, Saint-Cyr-l'École and the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines business district.
If you are arriving specifically to visit the palace, book a morning pickup and ask the driver for the Place d'Armes side. The estate opens at nine and the first hour is the quietest of the day, which is worth far more than any shortcut on the road.
Why travellers book this transfer
- Direct 50 km run, about 55 minutes, with no change in Paris
- Avoids the RER B to RER C connection at Saint-Michel
- Fixed price per vehicle including all tolls
- Driver waiting inside arrivals with a name sign
- Hotels around the Place d'Armes and the Notre-Dame quarter
- Also serves Le Chesnay, Viroflay and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
The journey
- Distance
- 50 km
- Typical driving time
- 50-65 min
Where your driver waits
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall at your terminal exit: Exit 32 at Terminal 1, Exit 6 (2A) or Exit 14 (2C), Exit 6 for 2B and 2D, Exit 8 for 2E, Exit 10 for 2F, and the main arrivals exit at Terminals 2G and 3. The driver's mobile number is on your confirmation.
What is included
- All motorway tolls on the A1 and A86
- Meet and greet inside the terminal with a name sign
- Flight tracking and automatic rescheduling after a delay
- Sixty minutes of free waiting after your flight lands
- Child seats and booster seats at no extra charge
- Card or cash payment directly to the driver
How this compares with the alternatives
We would rather you booked with the full picture. Here is what else is available on this route and what each option really costs you.
| Option | Price | Time | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| RER B then RER C via Saint-Michel | Fares set by Île-de-France Mobilités | About 1h30 with one change, longer at weekends | The cheapest route and a genuinely direct one on paper. The change at Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame involves stairs and crowded platforms, and weekend RER C engineering work regularly forces a bus replacement. |
| Metered taxi from the rank | Metered; Versailles is outside the regulated flat-rate zone | About 55 minutes | The Paris flat rates apply to destinations inside Paris only. To Versailles the meter runs, so traffic on the A86 is charged to you and the total is unknown when you set off. |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from CDG to Versailles?
Our price is €120 for a van carrying up to seven passengers, tolls included. It is an indicative fare that we confirm as a fixed price before booking. A metered taxi has no regulated flat rate to Versailles.
Can I get to Versailles from CDG by train?
Yes, by taking the RER B south to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame and changing to the RER C for Versailles Château Rive Gauche. It takes about an hour and a half and involves one change in central Paris with your luggage.
Do you drop off at the château itself?
We drop you at the Place d'Armes, the square in front of the palace gates, which is the closest point a vehicle can reach. Hotels around the Place d'Armes, the Notre-Dame quarter and the rest of the town are served door to door.
Do you serve the wider Yvelines area?
Yes. Le Chesnay, Viroflay, Saint-Cyr-l'École, Vélizy and the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines business district are all normal destinations from CDG. Give the full address at booking and we confirm the fixed price for it.
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Reviewed by: CabsOnTime Operations Team|Last reviewed: March 2026