You come to visit Paris and land at Paris-Beauvais Airport? Here are our tips to make the transfer to Paris.
Built in the 1930s, Beauvais Airport opened for commercial traffic in 1956. If the first flights are limited to links to the English coast, the airport is expanding in 1997. Since then, it has been mainly used by low-cost companies, currently seven. It serves many European countries and sees the transit of nearly four million passengers per year. It is equipped with two terminals.
Depending on the mode of transportation you will need between one and two hours to ensure your transfer between Beauvais and Paris airport. Here are the various transport modes available for a transfer between Beauvais Airport and Paris.
Cheapest: bus and train
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The bus
Duration : about 1h15
Rates : 15,90€ (adult from 12 years old), 9,90€ (children from 4 to 11 years old)
Schedule : 8h35 (first bus), 22h15 (last bus) every 15 to 20 minutes
A regular shuttle/bus service connects the airport to Porte Maillot in the centre of Paris. The white and blue buses are perfectly identifiable on the parking lot between the two terminals. In general, a departure is scheduled about 20 minutes after the arrival of each aircraft, every 15 to 20 minutes. You can buy your tickets online, a schedule will be suggested, depending on the arrival time of your plane.
The train
Duration between 1h14 and 1h40
Rates : between 14,50€ and 16€, according to the schedule
Schedule : every hour
The transfer is done in two stages:
- Step one : bus to Beauvais train station
- Second step : train to Gare du Nord.
From the airport, bus line 31 makes the trip in 8 minutes to the centre of Beauvais and you reach the train station in 4 minutes on foot. Ticket price : 3 €. Lines 6 and 42 take you in 14 min at the Brière SNCF stop, 2 minutes walk from the train station. Ticket price : 2 €.
The most comfortable: taxi
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Duration : about 1h
Rates : between 160 € and 220 € the race (to the center of Paris)
Schedule : on reservation
Taxi transport is probably the most comfortable solution to connect Beauvais Airport to Paris. Book your taxi at Beauvais Airport with TaxiTender . It is an online booking platform for reliable and affordable airport transfer. Your driver will wait for you in the arrival area, with a sign to your name. It will then take you to the exact place where you want to go. Cancellation is free. If you booked a flight early in the morning at Beauvais Airport or if you prefer to simply take a taxi to the airport, this platform is ideal for this use.
Taxi support at Beauvais Airport is regulated:
- Only companies domiciled in Beauvais are allowed to take charge customers without reservation. However, the number of taxis is limited, it is advisable to book in advance. A dozen taxi companies are present at the airport and can be easily reached by phone.
- External taxi companies can only operate with one prior booking, usually by phone. Taxis G7 offers online bookings.
The amount of the race is determined by the counter, with a fixed amount of support. A possible supplement may apply if the number of baggage is important. The price can therefore fly if the traffic is dense. However, drivers are familiar with the region and are able to take secondary roads in the event of an incident.
Most available: VTC or shuttle
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Duration : about 1h
Rates : from 27€ for a person, up to 335€ for 8 people (degresive according to the number of persons)
Schedule : on reservation
Several companies of Transport Vehicles with Driver provide connections between Beauvais Airport and Paris.
SuperShuttle
This company specializes in transfers, from and to airports around the world, is present in Beauvais. Transport takes place in 8-seater vehicles, which can be privatized or shared. Privatization turns out to be interesting if you travel in a group or family. You have the option to book your shuttle as soon as you have recovered your baggage and it will take you in 15 minutes. You can be deposited at the address of your choice in a station or other airport.
You can buy your tickets online or at the SuperShuttle terminals 1 and 2.
Airport Cab
You can order online a shuttle specializing in airport routes. The driver will wait for you and be informed of your arrival time. The price is fixed in advance and is not impacted by traffic hazards.
The most economical: carpooling
Duration : about 1h
Rates : between 6€ and 10€
Schedule : on reservation
The carpooling formula is growing and allows to optimize individual routes. Don’t hesitate to consult the various specialized sites, you’re very likely to find a driver on the same route as you. The best known is Blablacar .
Alternative: rent a car at Beauvais Airport
Did you plan to visit one or more regions of France after your visit to Paris? It may be interesting to rent your car when you arrive at the airport. You will avoid the transfer costs between Beauvais Airport and the capital, and will be ready for your road trip. The largest car rental brands are present at Paris-Beauvais Airport, at a distance from terminals 1 and 2. Reviews, Budget, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty, the choice is wide.
To know the availability and prices in one click, the best is to use the site Rentalcars .
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