Which airport is best for Gare du Nord?
Gare du Nord is Paris's busiest railway station — and CDG has a direct RER B connection in just 35 minutes. No changes, trains every 10–15 minutes. Orly requires the Orlyval shuttle plus RER B (~55 min). For Eurostar, Thalys, or TGV connections, CDG is the overwhelming choice.
Which airport is best?
RER B direct to Gare du Nord in 35 minutes. No changes. Ideal for connecting to Eurostar, Thalys, or TGV services. The fastest airport-to-station connection in Paris.
RER B direct, €12, ~35 min, 0 changes
Orlyval to Antony, then RER B to Gare du Nord — about 55 minutes. The Orlyval premium adds cost and the change at Antony adds complexity. Only worth it for exceptional airfare deals.
Orlyval → RER B, €15, ~55 min, 1 change
Transfer comparison
CDG is overwhelmingly better for Gare du Nord — 35 minutes direct vs 55 with a change. Only consider Orly with an exceptional airfare deal.
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This guide is generated from the Travelvus Decision Engine using verified airport datasets, destination transfer profiles, and door-to-door comparison methodology. Recommendations are data-driven — not editorial opinion. Transfer costs are illustrative EUR values. Airfares are illustrative planning estimates.
Last reviewed: July 2026