Day trips from Paris and layover tours from CDG
Day trips from Paris start in the city. Layover tours start at the airport. They are different products, so check the real starting point in every description. This page covers both: guided Paris visits during a long connection, private driver trips and regional day trips to Disneyland Paris, Parc Astérix and Chantilly.
A layover offer is a service, not a promise that Paris fits into your connection. Some layover offers have a minimum service time of 4 hours and a Paris visit within a window of 6 hours. Read that as a product description, not as a safe minimum for your own flight. Pickup at the airport is not guaranteed for every offer, so look at the meeting point before you book.
Our picks: day trips and layover tours
The park tickets and Chantilly excursion suit a full day out. The layover tour and four-day package include private transfers from CDG; the Disneyland ticket requires your own transport. A horseback ride is another option near Senlis.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Four days in Paris with hotel, Eiffel Tower and river cruise
- Private transfers from and to CDG
- 3-star hotel with daily breakfast
- Hop-on hop-off day and Seine cruise
This is a multi-day package, not a short layover. The Eiffel Tower ticket covers the second level by the stairs only, not the summit.
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Four-hour Paris layover tour from CDG or Orly
- Pickup and return at the airport
- English-speaking local guide
- Tolls and fuel covered
The guide accompanies you informally in the car, rather than giving a licensed tour inside the sights. Entry to the sights is extra.
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Private day trip to Domaine de Chantilly with tickets
- Hotel pickup and return
- Château, gardens and Grandes Écuries
- Audio guides
A private car takes you there and back, with the tickets already included. A pickup at CDG is not confirmed on the booking page.
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Two-hour horseback ride near Senlis and Chantilly
- Guide on the ride
- Helmet and protective gear
The ride starts in Chamant near Senlis, so it suits you if you are already in the Chantilly area.
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Parc Astérix one-day ticket
- Full-day park entry
- Six themed areas
- Over 50 rides and shows
This is an entry ticket without transport, so plan how you reach Plailly. Parking at the park costs extra.
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One-day ticket to Disneyland Paris
- One-day admission
- One or two parks, by option
Choose admission to one park or both for the day. This is a park ticket without a CDG transfer, so arrange your own journey to the resort.
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Guided Paris visits, layover tours and day trips to Disneyland Paris, Parc Astérix and Chantilly, with live prices and availability.
Day trips from CDG compared
How far each trip is from the airport, when it runs and what a ticket costs in 2026.
| Trip | Getting there | When | Price example 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Paris visit or layover tour | From the airport or from Paris, depending on the offer. About 35 minutes by RER B between Paris and the Terminal 3 access | Offers with a minimum of 4 hours | – |
| Disneyland Paris | TGV from the CDG 2 TGV station, 10 minutes, or the private shuttle, about 45 minutes | Dated ticket, or an undated ticket with a visit registration | Shuttle €24 per adult each way |
| Parc Astérix | Shuttle from Roissypole | 4 April 2026 to 3 January 2027, on opening days only | Day ticket from €68 for adults, €59 for ages 3 to 11 |
| Château de Chantilly and Senlis | TER from Paris Gare du Nord to Chantilly-Gouvieux, 25 minutes. Bus 630 links Senlis and CDG | Check the day you plan to go | Day ticket €18 to €21 for adults, €14.50 to €17.50 for ages 7 to 17 |
| Air and Space Museum, Le Bourget | Bus 9301, then bus 350, from Roissy village | Tuesday to Sunday | €17 full price, €14 reduced |
| Renaissance Museum, Écouen | – | Closed on Tuesday | €6 while the courtyard façades are restored, €8 regular |
Chantilly rates can differ by date, so confirm the price for your day. For most layover travellers a guided Paris visit with a fixed return time is the most practical choice. For a full free day, Disneyland Paris is the simplest trip from the airport, and Chantilly with Senlis is the quieter one.
Layover tours from CDG: what to check first
Four points decide whether a city trip works at all.
Entry rules for your passport
An airport transit visa does not let you enter the Schengen area. Leaving the international zone depends on the entry conditions for your passport and status. If you need a visa, you must hold a matching short-stay Schengen visa.
Bags and checks
Clarify your checked baggage before you leave the airport. Depending on your route, you pass security and passport control again. Follow the yellow signs and the airport screens. No fixed waiting time applies.
CDG terminals and connections →One ticket or two
Airlines build minimum connection times into through bookings. With separate tickets, leaving enough time is your responsibility. There is no general minimum that makes a city trip safe.
Luggage storage
The storage point is at Terminal 2, in the TGV and RER station on level 3. It is open daily, with hours between about 06:00 or 07:00 and 21:00 or 22:00. From-prices 2026: cabin bags up to 55 cm from €3 per hour or €10 per day, medium bags of 56 to 75 cm from €4 per hour or €15 per day, large bags over 75 cm from €5 per hour or €20 per day.
To get into the city by rail, bus or taxi, see CDG to Paris.
The regional day trips in detail
Each trip has its own page with more detail.
Disneyland Paris
The shuttle costs €24 per adult each way, €11 for children under 12, and nothing for ages 0 to 2. Since 29 March 2026 the second park is called Disney Adventure World. An undated park ticket needs a visit registration, and a transfer booking is not a park ticket. The train fare depends on date, time and class.
CDG to Disneyland Paris →Parc Astérix
The shuttle leaves from Roissypole, which you reach via the RER B station Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1. It costs €8 one way and is free under 3. On opening days it runs every 15 to 30 minutes, from one hour before opening to one hour after closing, with a possible break from 13:00 to 15:30. The evening nights called Peur sur le Parc (19:00 to 01:00) are not covered by day tickets.
Parc Astérix from CDG →Chantilly and Senlis
From Paris Gare du Nord, the TER to Chantilly-Gouvieux takes 25 minutes. Bus 645 links Chantilly and Senlis, also on Sundays but less often. Senlis has an old town with a Gallo-Roman wall, remains of the royal castle, a bishop's palace and a Gothic cathedral. A combined ticket with the horse show costs €32 for adults and €26 for ages 7 to 17.
Chantilly and Senlis →Air and Space Museum at Le Bourget
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00 from October to March and 10:00 to 18:00 from April to September. It is closed on Monday, 25 December and 1 January. Under 26 the base ticket is free. The first Sunday of the month is free, with the ticket collected at the desk. Online sales may add a fee.
Renaissance Museum in Écouen
Open 09:30 to 12:45 and 14:00 to 17:15, closed on Tuesday, 1 January and 25 December. Entry is free under 18 and on the first Sunday of the month. The park is free. Individual visits need no booking; groups of 10 or more must reserve.
Plan the rest of your stop
The pages that help before and after a trip.
CDG to Paris
RER B, buses and taxi fares for 2026.
CDG terminals
Moving between terminals with CDGVAL and shuttles.
CDG to Disneyland Paris
TGV, shuttle and ticket rules.
Parc Astérix
Season, tickets and the Roissypole shuttle.
Chantilly and Senlis
The château, the stables and the old town.
Paris weather
Which months suit a day out.
Day trips and layover tours: frequently asked questions
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
It depends on the entry rules for your passport, your baggage and your tickets. A transit visa does not allow entry to the Schengen area. Check all three before you book a trip.
How long a layover do I need for Paris?
There is no general minimum. Some layover offers have a minimum service time of 4 hours, but that is a product detail. With separate tickets, you carry the risk of a missed connection.
What is the easiest day trip from CDG?
Disneyland Paris. The fastest TGV from the CDG 2 TGV station takes 10 minutes. Add the walk from your terminal and any checks.
Do day trips from Paris start at the airport?
Not always. A day trip from Paris starts in the city, a layover tour starts at the airport. Every offer names its own starting point, so read it before you book.
Can I store my luggage at CDG?
Yes, at Terminal 2 in the TGV and RER station on level 3, usually from about 07:00 to 21:00. Prices start at €3 per hour for a cabin bag. Check that you can reach the storage point from your route.
Is this the official website of the airport?
No. This guide is not run by or connected to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Groupe ADP, the municipality of Roissy-en-France, RATP, SNCF or any tour operator.