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Here you are.I'll be spending 3 nights in Paris near Gare Montparnasse before taking the train to SJPDP. What's the best way to get into the city from the airport? I think that I read about a bus, but can't remember where I found the information.
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Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for.Here you are.
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Line 4 goes direct from CDG to Montparnasse.Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for.
I really don't know anything.Trecile, I am curious if there a reason that you know of that the bus might be preferable to taking the train? I was thinking of taking the train 10.30€ RER B to Montparnasse and I think it takes about 50 minutes. I am also going from CDG to Montparnasse in June and I have been meaning to look into this.
By bus you can see the cityscape; with the train besides the hassle of a change much of the journey is underground.I really don't know anything.
I'm just relying on the knowledge of the other members here. If the train is better then that's what I'd like to take. @mspath - what say you?
Trecile, I am curious if there a reason that you know of that the bus might be preferable to taking the train? I was thinking of taking the train 10.30€ RER B to Montparnasse and I think it takes about 50 minutes. I am also going from CDG to Montparnasse in June and I have been meaning to look into this.
For me a bus will be less confusing after a long flight then the train/metro plus you can see the sites. This is my plan to take the bus from CDG to the Eiffel Tower then walk to the Hostel.I'll be spending 3 nights in Paris near Gare Montparnasse before taking the train to SJPDP. What's the best way to get into the city from the airport? I think that I read about a bus, but can't remember where I found the information.
Thanks
I’ve taken the bus twice. Easy to find on both ends, cheaper if you get a return ticket rather than two one-ways. Boarding was orderly (if you have a ticket for a specific time you board first-then it can be a free-for-all like Robo said).
The only problem I’ve encountered is Paris traffic. What used to be a pretty easy trip can now take 90 minutes on the roads.
If time is of the essence, the train will be on time. If you want convenience and don’t care about the journey taking longer but you’re enjoying seeing the landscape or want a nap, take the bus. I go for convenience as I don’t want to have to stay so alert against thieves after I’ve just gotten off a plane.
I don't know the details of all the bus routes. I am only commenting on the bus from CDG to Montparnasse, it is the only bus I have taken other than the one to Orly.For me a bus will be less confusing after a long flight then the train/metro plus you can see the sites. This is my plan to take the bus from CDG to the Eiffel Tower then walk to the Hostel.
You're getting close to go time? Very exciting. Buen Camino!
Excellent comment, @TMcA. Those of us who are used to taking the RER from CdG and then changing to a metro line have forgotten how confusing and time consuming it was the first time when we did this and when we didn't know much if anything about how it all worked and where to turn and whether, for example, the Porte de Clignancourt (one of the end stations of one of the metro lines) was east, north, south or west.I will painfully add clarification. “Painfully” because my wife told me something along the lines of “I am never doing this again...” as we tried to navigate the train option.
That's what I would have said, too. But I remember having read that Air France no longer operates these bus connections. It's now called Bus Direct. And surprisingly, when you look up the OuiBus timetables for say Paris - Aéroport Roissy CDG T2 E/F > Paris - Gare Montparnasse they say: "This route is operated by LE BUS DIRECT".Air France has specific buses between CDG and [...] Gare Montparnasse [...]. You don’t have to have flown with AF. Every 30 minutes and the journey to Montparnasse can be over one hour. For more details google Air France cdg Montparnasse.
Yes, I had already found that I need to look for Le Bus Direct. ThanksThat's what I would have said, too. But I remember having read that Air France no longer operates these bus connections. It's now called Bus Direct. And surprisingly, when you look up the OuiBus timetables for say Paris - Aéroport Roissy CDG T2 E/F > Paris - Gare Montparnasse they say: "This route is operated by LE BUS DIRECT".
Hopes this makes things clearer and not more confusing.
or the message is that "no journeys are available" Maybe mid June is too far in advance?@trecile, have you booked your bus ticket? I am having trouble with their website. Have you? I can't seem to figure out how to choose a one way option and then even if I pick a 'fake' return date I keep getting the message that the bus does not go this route.
I don't know the details of all the bus routes. I am only commenting on the bus from CDG to Montparnasse, it is the only bus I have taken other than the one to Orly.
Robo, I have purchased my ticket from the driver on the bus from CDG to Montparnasse at the airport.
I haven't bought the bus ticket yet, because there was a notice that my route may be closed because of demonstrations today - I don't want to buy a ticket and find out the same thing is happening next week.or the message is that "no journeys are available" Maybe mid June is too far in advance?
Were you able to take a look at the times, price etc. or navigate the site better than I seem to be able toI haven't bought the bus ticket yet, because there was a notice that my route may be closed because of demonstrations today - I don't want to buy a ticket and find out the same thing is happening next week.
Were you able to take a look at the times, price etc. or navigate the site better than I seem to be able toor are you just going to wait?
I think there are rallies in Paris and elsewhere in France on the 1st of May of every year ...I haven't bought the bus ticket yet, because there was a notice that my route may be closed because of demonstrations today - I don't want to buy a ticket and find out the same thing is happening next week.
Oh! Thanks so much! I was actually looking at a different site (ouibus) This one is much more straightforward. My friend who visits Paris often suggested the train, but I am now thinking I will take the bus. I am very grateful that you started this discussionYes, there is a bus leaving CDG every 30 minutes.
It looks pretty easy to purchase a ticket. I will probably do it on my phone when I arrive.
You choose the route - don't worry that it says Gare Montpaparnasse - CDG Airport. You can see that after you select it, there are arrows going both ways, signifying that the ticket that you purchase if good for travel in either direction.
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I arrive on the 7thPS: Next week is of course the 8th of May holiday in France ...
I'm staying at 9Hotel Montparnasse, which according to Google maps, is a 12 minute walk from Gare Montparnasse.Not sure where you are staying "near Gare Montparnasse" but I thought my hotel was "near" there (it is, sort of at 2 miles away..OOPS! lol!)
Not sure where you are staying "near Gare Montparnasse" but I thought my hotel was "near" there (it is, sort of at 2 miles away..OOPS! lol!) but I will be staying at Hotel Du Mont Blanc which had been recommended on the forum for its location for site seeing and it is actually a 2 minute walk from the Saint-Michel Notre Dame stop. I just talked to my coworker who regularly visits Paris and he highly recommends the train, for me, anyway. The RER B goes direct (no transfers and runs regularly) from the airport, 41 minutes to the Saint-Michel Notre Dame stop. He said that signs for "trains to the city" are clear and helpful in the airport. Thanks again for starting this thread to prompt me to get another planning piece sorted.
AbsolutelyI will assume that is an endorsement of this particular way to get to Montparnasse.
I took Le Bus Direct from the airport today. I purchased my ticket online on my phone right after licking up my suitcase. It was easy to find the bus stop, and the ride into the city was nice.
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