Beauvais Airport to Paris: The Complete Transfer Guide

Beauvais airport to Paris is the longest transfer of any Paris airport: Beauvais–Tillé (BVA) sits about 85 km north of the city, and the Beauvais airport shuttle to Paris takes at least 1 hour 15 minutes. It is the hub for many budget airlines, which makes it the airport most likely to catch first-time visitors off guard: the name “Paris Beauvais” on a boarding pass is more aspirational than accurate.

Updated September 2026

How Far Is Beauvais Airport From Paris?

Beauvais airport is about 85 km (53 miles) north of central Paris, considerably farther out than CDG or Orly. By car, allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic, especially as you approach the city’s ring road.

Beauvais Airport to Paris: Your Transfer Options Compared

Shuttle bus (Aérobus) to Porte Maillot — The official shuttle is the standard budget option. It runs directly to Porte Maillot, on the western edge of Paris, in about 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic. Buses leave about 20 minutes after each flight lands, roughly every 15 to 30 minutes between 7:30 AM and 11:30 PM, and they wait for delayed flights. A one-way ticket costs about €18 (€17.90 online in 2026), with lower fares for children aged 4 to 11. From Porte Maillot you still need the metro (line 1), the RER C or a taxi to reach your hotel. Some other Aérobus routes have been temporarily suspended, so check the airport website before planning around them.

Train from Beauvais station — TER trains run from Beauvais station to Paris Gare du Nord in about 1 hour 15 minutes. But there is no station at the airport: the station is about 15 minutes away, so you first need a shuttle bus or a taxi (around €17 by day and €21 at night, on Sundays and public holidays). In practice it is slower and more complicated than the direct shuttle.

Taxi — Taxis are metered, with no fixed price for the journey to Paris. The airport counts around €185 by day and €230 at night, and the trip takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic.

Private chauffeur transfer — Booked in advance with your flight tracked, a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you directly to your Paris hotel: one leg instead of a shuttle plus an onward journey, at a price fixed before you fly. Our E-Class and S-Class sedans take up to three passengers with three bags, and our vans seat six or eight. See our private Beauvais airport transfer.

Shuttle or Private Transfer? A Quick Cost Check

The shuttle looks cheap: €17.90 one way or €29.90 return at 2026 online fares. But two adults and two children aged 4 to 11 pay about €100 for a return, and still need onward transport from Porte Maillot at both ends. Once you add the metro or a taxi, the difference with a direct transfer is often smaller than it first appears.

Why This Route Deserves Extra Planning

Beauvais is far from the city and used mostly by first-time visitors drawn in by low fares. That makes it a route where planning pays off: arriving at Porte Maillot with no clear onward leg, landing late at night after a delayed flight, or joining a long taxi queue with no fixed price. Arranging transport before you fly removes that uncertainty.

Booking Tips

• Book ahead, especially for late-night arrivals and early-morning departures.
• For a departure from Beauvais, the airport recommends leaving Porte Maillot about 3 hours 30 minutes before your flight. With a private transfer, your driver plans the timing around your flight.
• Give your actual flight number and your exact hotel address when you book, so there is no ambiguity about the pickup and drop-off.
• Compare the total cost and time of the shuttle plus onward transport against a direct transfer.
• Traveling with children? A private transfer to Disneyland Paris is available from the airport too.
• Flying into another airport? Read our guides to CDG airport to Paris and Orly airport to Paris.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Beauvais airport from Paris?
About 85 km north of central Paris. By road, allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic.

How long does the Beauvais airport shuttle to Paris take?
From about 1 hour 15 minutes to Porte Maillot, depending on traffic. The shuttle leaves about 20 minutes after each flight lands.

How much is the shuttle from Beauvais airport to Paris?
€17.90 one way and €29.90 return when booked online in 2026, with lower fares for children aged 4 to 11 and free travel under 4.

How much is a taxi from Beauvais airport to Paris?
Taxis are metered with no fixed fare. The airport counts around €185 by day and €230 at night.

Is there a train from Beauvais airport to Paris?
There is no station at the airport. TER trains run from Beauvais station to Paris Gare du Nord in about 1 hour 15 minutes, and the station is about 15 minutes from the airport.

How do I book a private transfer from Beauvais?
Book online with your flight number and hotel address. Your driver tracks your flight, meets you at arrivals and takes you to your destination at a fixed price.

The Bottom Line

Beauvais is the one airport in the Paris region where the distance genuinely works against you, and the shuttle bus only solves part of the journey. A private Beauvais to Paris transfer with Paris Ride covers the whole distance in a single direct trip, with your flight tracked and your driver waiting whenever you land.

Ready to book? Reserve your Beauvais airport to Paris transfer and skip the shuttle bus entirely.