Under normal service, a practical route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to the Eiffel Tower is RER B to Denfert-Rochereau, then Metro Line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile to Bir-Hakeim. Bir-Hakeim is the closest Metro station listed by the Eiffel Tower, less than 10 minutes on foot from Entrance 1. From August 7 through August 16, 2026, RER B service is suspended between Gare du Nord and Robinson / La Croix de Berny, so the normal Denfert-Rochereau transfer cannot be used as written. Check the current RATP journey planner before leaving CDG during these works.

Under normal RER B service, keep Denfert-Rochereau as the planned transfer point and Bir-Hakeim as the final Metro stop. During planned RER B closures, check the current route before boarding at CDG rather than relying on the normal Denfert-Rochereau connection.

Why This CDG Route Ends at Bir-Hakeim

The most practical nearest metro station to Eiffel Tower is Bir-Hakeim on Metro Line 6.

Bir-Hakeim is not the only station near the tower. Trocadéro is useful if you want the view across the Seine first, while Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel on RER C normally stops very close to Entrance 1. However, Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel is closed from July 15 through August 22, 2026. If you have not settled on Bir-Hakeim, compare the main Eiffel Tower station choices before following this airport route.

Bir-Hakeim should be your final Metro stop on this route. From there, Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks is less than 10 minutes on foot according to the Eiffel Tower’s official access information.

If your route planner normally offers Bir-Hakeim and Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel, Bir-Hakeim is the Metro option on Line 6. Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel is unavailable from July 15 through August 22, 2026 because the station is closed.

After Bir-Hakeim, keep Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks as the final destination rather than choosing streets by width, crowd flow, or how clearly the tower is visible.

CDG Airport to Bir-Hakeim: RER B, Then Metro Line 6

Under normal RER B service, use this route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. During the August 7-16, 2026 closure between Gare du Nord and Robinson / La Croix de Berny, check the current RATP route before following the Denfert-Rochereau steps below:

  1. Follow signs for RER B at CDG.
  2. Take RER B into Paris.
  3. Transfer at Denfert-Rochereau to Metro Line 6.
  4. Take Line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile.
  5. Get off at Bir-Hakeim.
  6. Walk toward Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks.

Under normal service, RER B connects CDG with Denfert-Rochereau, where you can transfer to Metro Line 6 for Bir-Hakeim.

Once you have chosen the normal Denfert-Rochereau transfer, there is no need to change routes at another central station unless current service information requires it.

Under normal service, keep the sequence RER B to Denfert-Rochereau, then Line 6 to Bir-Hakeim. During the August 7-16 RER B closure, use the current RATP journey planner instead.

At Denfert-Rochereau under normal service, take Line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile and get off at Bir-Hakeim.

If you are going directly from the airport to an Eiffel Tower visit, remember that large luggage is not allowed inside the Tower and there is no left-luggage facility.

Allow additional time for airport walking, ticketing, transfers, and any current service disruption, especially when traveling with a timed Eiffel Tower booking.

When Trocadéro or Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel Makes More Sense

From central Paris, Metro Line 6 to Bir-Hakeim remains useful from Line 6 locations. Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel normally provides a close RER C approach, but the station is closed from July 15 through August 22, 2026.

If you are near Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, Trocadéro, Montparnasse, or another Line 6 connection, use Line 6 to Bir-Hakeim. Under normal service, Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel is useful from RER C, but that station is closed through August 22, 2026.

If you are already on or near Line 6, stay on Line 6 to Bir-Hakeim. Do not plan around Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel until after August 22, 2026 unless the official closure information changes.

Trocadéro approaches the Eiffel Tower from the opposite side of the Seine and is useful when you want that viewpoint before continuing toward the tower.

Use Trocadéro if the viewpoint is part of your plan. Use Bir-Hakeim when you want the Line 6 approach toward Entrance 1.

At Denfert-Rochereau, Take Line 6 Toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile

Under normal RER B service from CDG, transfer at Denfert-Rochereau to Line 6 for Bir-Hakeim.

The key decision is direction. On Line 6, check the platform direction before boarding. If you are coming from Denfert-Rochereau, you want Line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, not toward Nation. The station name at the end of the line matters more than the color on the map when you are standing on the platform.

Before boarding at Denfert-Rochereau, check that the Line 6 train is going toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile.

Read the end destination before boarding and use the platform for Charles de Gaulle – Étoile.

Bir-Hakeim is on Line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile from Denfert-Rochereau. After leaving the station, use Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks as the final anchor.

Under normal service, RER C provides another approach through Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel, about five minutes on foot from Entrance 1. The station is closed from July 15 through August 22, 2026.

When a Taxi Makes More Sense from CDG

For this CDG route, the main public-transport option is the airport rail and Metro network rather than a city-bus connection.

Taxi or ride-hailing can be useful with luggage, children, late arrival fatigue, or bad weather because it removes the rail transfer. If you are visiting the Eiffel Tower immediately after arriving, do not bring large luggage to the monument: large luggage is not permitted and there is no left-luggage facility.

Under normal RER B service, public transport suits travelers who can manage the transfer at Denfert-Rochereau. A taxi may be more practical with large bags, children, or a late arrival.

Bir-Hakeim to Eiffel Tower Entrance 1

Before going outside at Bir-Hakeim, confirm the right Bir-Hakeim exit for the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower lists Bir-Hakeim as less than 10 minutes on foot from Entrance 1.

After leaving Bir-Hakeim, use Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks as the final destination. Seeing the tower does not identify the controlled entrance, so keep the entrance name in your map or walking instructions.

Near the tower, keep Entrance 1 as your destination rather than assuming nearby pedestrians are using the same route.

Use Allée des Refuzniks / Entrance 1 as the final anchor rather than the tower itself.

For the controlled entry point, follow the Bir-Hakeim to Eiffel Tower Entrance 1 walk. If you want the Trocadéro viewpoint first, treat that as a separate route choice rather than part of the Bir-Hakeim approach.

If You Lose the Route After Bir-Hakeim

  1. Use Bir-Hakeim or Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks as the fixed anchor. During the current RER C closure, do not use Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel as a station reset point.
  2. If your route feels scrambled, reset at Bir-Hakeim Station and restart toward Entrance 1.
  3. Restart with Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks as the destination.

Compare the CDG Public-Transport Route with a Taxi

Route Transfers Best when Current note
CDG → RER B → Denfert-Rochereau → Line 6 → Bir-Hakeim 1 Normal RER B service Not available as written August 7-16, 2026 because RER B is suspended south of Gare du Nord
CDG → Paris → RER C → Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel Varies When RER C is operating and already suits your route Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel is closed July 15-August 22, 2026
CDG → taxi to Eiffel Tower area 0 Luggage, children, late arrival, or avoiding transfers Travel time varies with traffic

Travel times vary with service conditions, airport waiting time, and road traffic. Check current RATP service before leaving CDG.

CDG Airport to Eiffel Tower Questions

What is the nearest metro station to Eiffel Tower?
The most practical nearest metro station is Bir-Hakeim on Line 6. It gives you a clear final walk and works well for first-time visitors.

How do I get to Eiffel Tower from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?
Under normal RER B service, take RER B to Denfert-Rochereau, transfer to Metro Line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, and get off at Bir-Hakeim. From August 7-16, 2026, the RER B closure south of Gare du Nord means this route cannot be followed as written; check the current RATP route before leaving CDG.

Is Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel better than Bir-Hakeim?
Under normal service, Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel is about five minutes on foot from Entrance 1, while Bir-Hakeim is the closest Metro station. Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel is closed through August 22, 2026.

Should I use Trocadéro for the Eiffel Tower?
Use Trocadéro if you want the classic view across the Seine first. Use Bir-Hakeim if your priority is a straightforward arrival near the tower area.

Is taxi from CDG to Eiffel Tower worth it?
It can be worth it with luggage, children, rain, or late arrival fatigue. Public transport is usually cheaper, but taxi removes the transfer decisions.

Before You Leave CDG

  • Check current RER B service before leaving CDG. From August 7-16, 2026, trains from the airport terminate at Gare du Nord and do not continue to Denfert-Rochereau.
  • Under normal service, Denfert-Rochereau is the transfer point for Metro Line 6.
  • If you are going directly to a Tower visit, remember that large luggage is not permitted and the Eiffel Tower has no left-luggage facility.
  • From Bir-Hakeim, use Entrance 1 at Allée des Refuzniks as the final walking anchor.

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