The 85 km distance between Beauvais-Tille Airport and Paris means transport costs are higher than you might expect from a "Paris" airport. Here is what you will actually pay.
Price breakdown by transport type
| Option | Cost (EUR) | Cost (USD) | Time | Notes | |--------|-----------|-----------|------|-------| | Official shuttle bus | 17 EUR | ~$18 | 75–90 min | To Porte Maillot only | | Shuttle + Metro ticket | 19–21 EUR | ~$21–$23 | 90–110 min | Door-to-door within Paris | | Train via Beauvais SNCF | 15–25 EUR | ~$16–$27 | 90–120 min | Requires local bus to station | | Taxi | 120–180 EUR | ~$130–$195 | 60–90 min | Metered, traffic dependent | | Private transfer | 100–160 EUR | ~$110–$175 | 60–90 min | Fixed price, door-to-door |
Prices to specific Paris destinations
| Destination | Shuttle Route | Taxi | Private Transfer | |------------|--------------|------|------------------| | Porte Maillot | 17 EUR (direct) | 120–150 EUR | 100–130 EUR | | Gare du Nord | 19 EUR (shuttle + Metro) | 130–170 EUR | 110–150 EUR | | Eiffel Tower area | 19 EUR (shuttle + Metro) | 125–165 EUR | 105–145 EUR | | Montmartre | 19 EUR (shuttle + Metro) | 130–175 EUR | 115–155 EUR | | Disneyland Paris | No direct shuttle | 160–220 EUR | 140–200 EUR |
The real cost of "cheap" flights to Beauvais
Budget airlines offer flights to BVA at attractive prices, but the true cost includes the transfer. Consider this: a Ryanair flight saving you 50 EUR over a CDG flight costs you at minimum 34 EUR round-trip in shuttle tickets alone — plus 3 hours of additional travel time.
For a family of four, the shuttle costs 68 EUR round-trip. A private transfer both ways costs 200–320 EUR. Factor these numbers into your flight comparison.
Tips to minimize cost
- Buy shuttle tickets online in advance — occasionally a small discount is offered, and you guarantee your seat.
- The train route via Beauvais SNCF station is cheaper if you find a good TER fare, but the connection adds complexity.
- Share a private transfer — if you meet other travelers heading to Paris, splitting the cost brings it close to shuttle prices per person.
- Avoid taxis for solo travel — at 120+ EUR, it is hard to justify unless you have no other option.
- For groups of 3–4 people, a private transfer at 100–160 EUR works out to 25–40 EUR per person — competitive with shuttle + Metro when you consider the comfort difference.