Roissybus vs. Les Cars Air France
Jul 16, 2012, 6:52 am
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Roissybus vs. Les Cars Air France
Given that I'm going to T1, I'll have heavy bags, and the RER B is doing all sorts of new and interesting things this weekend, I think I will finally opt for the bus.
Opera and Gare de Lyon are almost equally convenient/inconvenient pick-up locations for me - is there any reason to prefer Roissybus or LCAF No. 4?
EDIT: This will be around 8 am on a Saturday. I assume there is no significant difference in traffic.
Opera and Gare de Lyon are almost equally convenient/inconvenient pick-up locations for me - is there any reason to prefer Roissybus or LCAF No. 4?
EDIT: This will be around 8 am on a Saturday. I assume there is no significant difference in traffic.
Last edited by O'Hare Terminal 4; Jul 16, 2012 at 6:52 am Reason: additional info added
Jul 16, 2012, 10:04 am
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If it were me, for only 5.5€ difference between them, I'd opt for Les Cars Air France to avoid having to schlep heavy bags onto the bus. The Roissybus is fine if you're traveling light, but basically it's a regular city bus with a couple of luggage rack spaces added. When boarding it I've usually had to navigate around people standing and/or leaving their bags in the aisles--not easy to do if you're encumbered with luggage. The Air France bus is a touring coach-style bus, where they load your bags underneath and you get to enjoy a nice cushy seat for your ride (and it has air conditioning, though that won't be an issue this weekend!).
Jul 17, 2012, 8:36 am
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on a Saturday morning there is virtually no traffic to the airport and a taxi to CDG will run 45-50 euros which is 50-60 US$ at the current great exchange rate.
Just throwing it out there if you are carrying "heavy bags" as you say.
Just throwing it out there if you are carrying "heavy bags" as you say.
Jul 17, 2012, 1:42 pm
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If it were me, for only 5.5€ difference between them, I'd opt for Les Cars Air France to avoid having to schlep heavy bags onto the bus. The Roissybus is fine if you're traveling light, but basically it's a regular city bus with a couple of luggage rack spaces added. When boarding it I've usually had to navigate around people standing and/or leaving their bags in the aisles--not easy to do if you're encumbered with luggage. The Air France bus is a touring coach-style bus, where they load your bags underneath and you get to enjoy a nice cushy seat for your ride (and it has air conditioning, though that won't be an issue this weekend!).
Jul 17, 2012, 2:20 pm
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Even though traffic will be lighter it does take some time on LC4 to get to CDG as the bus travels through Paris from Montparnasse to Gare de Lyon. If you have an 8 am flight the 6 am bus will be cutting it close.
Jul 17, 2012, 10:49 pm
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I meant to say that if he takes a taxi early on Saturday the OP will most likely not have any traffic along the way and therefore the fare is less expensive.
Jul 18, 2012, 2:14 am
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No worries, as I'll be boarding at Gare de Lyon. 8 am is the travel time rather than target arrival - I'm sure if I take the 7:45 I will be fine for an 11 am departure from T1.
Jul 20, 2012, 6:58 am
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By the way -- given that tomorrow will be one of the busier travel days of the year -- is there ever a problem with LCAF No. 4 filling to capacity in Montparnasse and thus being unable to accept passengers at Gare de Lyon?
Granted, I plan to arrive early enough that if necessary, I could still take the RER (even with the underground-to-surface transfer at Gare du Nord this weekend).
Granted, I plan to arrive early enough that if necessary, I could still take the RER (even with the underground-to-surface transfer at Gare du Nord this weekend).