Metro or Air France Bus

We already have our metro pass zones 1-5. We are trying to cure ourselves of the overpacking syndrome of large suitcases and are only taking 21%26quot; rollbags + a backpack each so that we don%26#39;t have to check anything. Our hotel is across the street from Gare Montparnasse.

From CDG to Gare Montparnasse should we take the Metro or Air France bus?

We leave from Paris to Amsterdam. Already have our tickets booked out of Gare Nord. Is it best to take the Metro or another means of transportation?

Thanks so much.

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I would take the Air France bus especially if you get to Paris during rush hours. Metro can be crowdy and even a 21 incher may be too much. You are pretty sure to be seated on the Air France bus too

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where did u get the metro pass? Thanks

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Bought the Metro pass from Rail Europe when we bought our train ticket from Paris to Amsterdam.

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Well from a money saving standpoint I would take the RER/ Metro since you already have the pass. When you board the RER at CDG it is empty so you can get a seat easily. Just board the express one which makes it first stop at Gare du Nord. That will avoid having people coming on and off all the time which makes for a more peaceful ride. Take the RER to Denfert-Rochereau and switch to line 4 Porte de Clignancourt or Line 6 CDG Etoile. Then its about 3 stops to Montparnasse. Montparnasse is a LARGE station. Look on the platform when you get off for a map of the area with the exits marked. It will be on the wall of the platform. Note the name and number of the exit that is closest to your hotel and follow the signs If you dont mind walking some stairs and pulling your bags about, I think it should be fine. If I were staying next to Gare Montparnasse and already had the metro pass I would def take the RER / Metro. As another poster mentioned, it can be very crowded at peak hours.

From an ease / comfort standpoint the Air France bus is the way to go. In fact, if you didnt already have your tickets or you dont mind spending the extra money, I would be more inclined to take the bus just because you can have a seat and wait. No stairs to negociate or signs to follow.