How do I access the CEA Saclay by taxi?

The CEA has several entrances. Specify your destination building and your driver will drop you at the nearest entrance. ID is required at the security checkpoint.

Will Metro Line 18 replace the need for taxis to Saclay?

Line 18, expected 2026-2027, will serve the plateau. However, taxis will remain relevant for door-to-door trips, off-peak hours and bulky equipment transport.

Is there a surcharge for trips to the Saclay plateau?

No, the fixed rate of €50-70 includes plateau access. No surcharge applies, even for detours due to Grand Paris construction.

Does the driver know the specific access points for Saclay campuses?

Yes, our drivers are trained on Saclay plateau access: Polytechnique, CentraleSupélec, ENS, CEA, IHES, EDF Lab. They know the entrances, parking and drop-off zones for each site.

27 km · 40 min

Taxi Paris → Saclay

Your Paris → Saclay ride at a fixed price of €50 — €70. Professional driver, online booking 24/7.

27 km40 minFrom 50 — 70 €

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Distance

27 km

Duration

40 min

Estimated price

50 — 70 €

Availability

24/7

The Saclay plateau, located between the Yvette and Bièvre valleys in Essonne, is becoming France's Silicon Valley. This centre of scientific excellence brings together École Polytechnique, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, IHES and the CEA. Paris-Saclay University regularly ranks in the world top 15. The campus hosts over 65,000 students and 10,000 researchers. Companies like EDF Lab, Danone, Thales and Horiba have established R&D centres here. The Paris — Saclay taxi is used daily by researchers, students, professors and tech sector executives.

Route

Route Paris → Saclay

From Paris, the driver takes the southern ring road then the A6 motorway towards Lyon for about 10 kilometres. Near Wissous, the route switches to the N118 towards Chartres-Saclay. The 'Christ de Saclay' exit provides direct access to the plateau via the D36. For École Polytechnique, the Route de Saclay leads directly to campus. The CEA is slightly further north via the D306. When the A6 is congested, an alternative via the D920 through Clamart and Vélizy reaches the plateau from the west.

Main route: A6 puis N118 — Aucun péage

Points of interest along the way

Plateau de Saclay

Polytechnique

CEA

Practical tips

Our tips for Paris → Saclay

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Paris → Saclay route

The Saclay plateau is undergoing major construction with the Metro Line 18 and new university buildings. Access routes change regularly. N118 congestion is common between 7:30-9:00 AM. For a 9:00 AM appointment, leave Paris by 7:30 AM. Wednesday is often the smoothest day. The plateau is very spread out — specify your exact destination as entrances differ significantly. In winter, the plateau is often foggy with icy roads.

Tolls: Aucun péage

Pricing

Taxi fare Paris → Saclay

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

50 — 70 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

57 — 81 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

55 — 77 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Paris to Saclay?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

RER B reaches Massy-Palaiseau in 35 minutes, but you then need bus 91.06 or 91.10 for 20-30 more minutes — nearly an hour total with connections at about €5 per person. By TaxiNeo at €50-70, you're dropped directly at your building in 40 minutes with no connections. For researchers with presentation equipment or foreign visitors unfamiliar with the Paris transport network, a taxi is by far the most reliable solution.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

50 — 70 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

85 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

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