How to Get from Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris to Normandy

From the time you step out of Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, you could be in Normandy in less than 3 hours.

Things You'll Need

• Euros
• Paris map
• Normandy tourist guide
• English-French phrasebook

Instructions

1. From the airport, take a taxi ride to the Gare Saint-Lazare train station. Or hop on an RER Line B train and take the 30-minute ride to the Paris Nord station. (The RER train will cost less.)

2. At Paris Nord, switch to a Line E train for a 5-minute ride to Gare Saint-Lazare.

3. At Gare Saint-Lazare, board one of the hourly regional trains to Caen/Bayeux. The ride is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

4. Upon arrival in Caen/Bayeux, take a taxi to your destination.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're going round trip and planning other train travel in France, a France Railpass may be more economical. This is especially true if 2 or more people travel together, because discounts are provided. The railpass would cover all the train connections you need to get to Normandy.

Resources

• Paris Transport
• Rail Europe