CDG airport group shuttle: rates and tips
CDG airport group shuttle: rates and tips
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is France’s leading airport with more than 60 million passengers per year. For groups — professional delegations, organised trips, sports teams, families — organising a transfer from or to CDG requires tailored logistics. Here is our complete guide to choosing the right shuttle and controlling your budget.
The challenges of a CDG group transfer
Charles de Gaulle is a huge and complex airport:
- 3 terminals (T1, T2 with 7 halls from A to G, T3) spread across several kilometres
- Heavy traffic on the A1 motorway and the Francilienne ring road, especially at peak hours
- Distance: 25 km from central Paris, meaning 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic
- Luggage: a group of 20 people is potentially 40 suitcases to transport
This is why the most reliable solution is to hire a private bus or coach with a professional driver who knows the airport and its access routes.
Shuttle solutions based on group size
Group of 4 to 7 people: Mercedes V-Class
The Mercedes V-Class is the ideal premium van for a family or small team. With 7 seats and a large boot, it easily accommodates the group and their suitcases.
Advantages: premium comfort, manoeuvrability, easy access to the drop-off terminal.
Group of 8 to 19 people: Mercedes Sprinter
The Mercedes Sprinter 19-seater is the reference choice for mid-sized groups. Its luggage hold can accommodate around twenty suitcases.
Advantages: generous luggage capacity, comfort for long journeys, competitive per-person price.
Group of 20 to 50 people: coach
For large groups, the 30 or 50-seater coach is essential. The double luggage hold of the large models can accommodate the baggage of the entire group.
Advantages: large capacity, long-distance comfort, minimal per-person cost.
Indicative CDG shuttle rates
Rates vary based on the vehicle, destination and time of the journey:
| Vehicle | Capacity | CDG → Central Paris | CDG → La Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes V-Class | 7 seats | EUR 100-130 | EUR 90-120 |
| Mercedes Sprinter | 19 seats | EUR 180-250 | EUR 160-220 |
| 30-seater coach | 30 seats | EUR 280-380 | EUR 250-350 |
| 50-seater coach | 50 seats | EUR 350-480 | EUR 320-450 |
Indicative rates including VAT. The final price depends on the time, day and exact destination. Personalised quote on request.
Quick calculation: for a group of 30 people, a 30-seater coach works out at around EUR 10-12 per person for a CDG-Paris transfer. That is cheaper than an individual RoissyBus ticket (EUR 16.60).
How a CDG group transfer works
On arrival (CDG → Paris)
- You book by providing the flight number, terminal and number of passengers
- The driver tracks your flight in real time via tracking apps
- Welcome at the terminal: the driver awaits you with a name sign in the arrivals hall
- Luggage loading: he helps you load the suitcases into the hold
- Direct transfer to your hotel, conference venue or destination
On departure (Paris → CDG)
- Meeting at the agreed address at the planned time
- Luggage loading and check that everyone is on board
- Journey to CDG with arrival at the correct terminal
- Drop-off at the departure terminal corresponding to your airline
Our tips for a successful CDG transfer
Anticipate travel time
- Off-peak hours (10am-3pm, 8pm-6am): count on 30-40 minutes
- Peak hours (7am-10am, 4pm-7pm): count on 50-75 minutes
- Allow a margin of 15 additional minutes
Group arrivals together
If your group arrives on multiple flights, try to group arrivals within a 1 to 2-hour window. The driver can wait in the airport car park between flights, which is cheaper than ordering two vehicles.
Specify the terminal
CDG is huge. Terminal 2 alone has 7 halls (A, B, C, D, E, F, G). Communicate the exact terminal and hall to your transporter to avoid any confusion.
Anticipate oversized luggage
Skis, bikes, sports equipment, wheelchairs: flag any oversized luggage at booking so that the transporter can plan the right vehicle.
Why choose LGD Paris for your CDG transfers?
- Experience: since 2014, we have handled hundreds of CDG transfers per year
- Complete fleet: from 7-seater van to 50-seater coach
- CDG drivers: our drivers know the airport and its access routes inside out
- Flight tracking: real-time adjustment to delays and early arrivals
- 24/7 availability: night flights, early morning flights, weekends and public holidays
Request a free quote
For your next group transfer from or to CDG airport, contact LGD Paris and receive a free, personalised quote within 2 hours. Phone: +33 (0)1 42 37 95 40 | Email: contact@lgdparis.com