Taxi Paris → Vincennes Zoo
Your transfer to Vincennes Zoo and Bois de Vincennes at a fixed price of €20–€30. Online booking, professional driver.
A taxi between Paris and Vincennes Zoo costs between €20 and €30 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 8 kilometres and a journey time of from 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes the paris ring road, with no tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €40. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
8 km
Duration
20 min
Estimated price
€20–€30
Availability
24/7
The Parc Zoologique de Paris, commonly known as Vincennes Zoo, is an iconic zoo in the French capital, located in the 12th arrondissement at the heart of the Bois de Vincennes. Inaugurated in 1934 with its 65-metre artificial rock that became the landmark's symbol, it was entirely rebuilt between 2008 and 2014 at a cost of €167 million, following modern conservation biology principles. The new zoo, covering 14.5 hectares, is organised into five biozones reproducing animals' natural habitats: Patagonia (penguins, sea lions, pumas), Africa (giraffes, lions, rhinos, gorillas), Europe (wolves, wolverines, lynx), Amazonia-Guyana (a 4,000 m² tropical greenhouse with jaguars, manatees and macaws), and Madagascar (lemurs, fossas and a dedicated island). Over 3,000 animals from 255 species live in landscaped enclosures without visible bars, with glass bays allowing unique proximity to animals. The Grand Rocher, fully renovated, houses a vivarium and offers panoramic views. The zoo is managed by the National Museum of Natural History and actively participates in endangered species conservation programmes. The surrounding Bois de Vincennes is Paris's largest green space (995 hectares), with Lac Daumesnil and its islands accessible by rowing boat, the Château de Vincennes with its medieval keep — the best preserved in Europe, the Parc Floral (free botanical garden outside events), and the racecourse. By TaxiNeo taxi, even at this short distance, the comfort is appreciable for families with young children, pushchairs and backpacks loaded with picnic supplies.
Route
Route Paris → Vincennes Zoo
Your TaxiNeo driver picks you up at your Paris address. From central Paris, the route takes Rue de Lyon then Avenue Daumesnil, one of the finest boulevards in eastern Paris lined with the Promenade Plantée (predecessor of New York's High Line). After Place de la Nation, you reach Porte Dorée, recognisable by the Palais de la Porte Dorée with its Art Deco facade and tropical aquarium. The entrance to the Bois de Vincennes is immediate. Your driver follows Avenue Daumesnil through the woods, passing Lac Daumesnil and its rowing boats before arriving at the zoo's main entrance on Route de la Ceinture du Lac Daumesnil. Drop-off is directly at the entrance, steps from the ticket office. Alternative from the Right Bank: the eastern ring road via Porte de Charenton or Porte Dorée is equally fast. If you also wish to visit the Château de Vincennes (at the other end of the woods, 3 km away), your driver can take you there in 5 minutes at the end of the day. For a full day in the Bois de Vincennes (zoo, château, Parc Floral, lake), arrange a programme with your driver who can provide transfers between sites.
Main route: the paris ring road — no tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Paris → Vincennes Zoo
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Paris → Vincennes Zoo route
The Parc Zoologique de Paris is open year-round: 10am-5pm October-March, 9:30am-6pm April-May and September, 9:30am-8:30pm June-August. Admission is €22 for adults and €16.50 for children (3-12), free for under 3s. Buy tickets online at parczoologiquedeparis.fr to skip queues, especially on sunny weekends. A full zoo visit takes 3-4 hours. Arrive early morning when animals are most active and paths least crowded. The Amazonia-Guyana tropical greenhouse is the highlight, with jaguars visible through glass and manatees swimming under a submerged tunnel. Animal feeding times are fixed (check the schedule at the entrance). For lunch, two restaurants operate within the zoo (menus from €12), or pack a picnic to enjoy by Lac Daumesnil after your visit. The Château de Vincennes (€10 adult, open 10am-5/6pm) is worth a detour for its 52-metre keep and Gothic Sainte-Chapelle. The Parc Floral (€3 during festival season, free rest of year) is ideal for relaxing after the zoo with its children's play areas.
Tolls: no tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Paris → Vincennes Zoo
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€20–€30
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€23–€35
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€22–€33
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Paris to Vincennes Zoo?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
By metro, line 8 (Porte Dorée station) is a 10-minute walk from the zoo entrance. Bus 46 stops directly outside. The cost is €2.15 per journey (t+ ticket). This is the most public-transport-accessible destination in our catalogue. However, for families with pushchairs, picnic bags and tired children on the return, TaxiNeo taxi at €20-30 offers unmatched comfort. The per-person cost for 4 passengers is just €5-8, barely more than two metro tickets. The round-trip package with waiting at about €45 is ideal for a stress-free day, especially when children are exhausted after 4 hours of walking around the zoo.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€20–€30
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€40
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Paris → Vincennes Zoo
How much does a taxi Paris — Vincennes Zoo cost?
The fare is fixed between €20 and €30 one way, no tolls. Round-trip package: about €45. Van (5-7 passengers): €40 one way. This is our most affordable tourist route. The Paris — Vincennes Zoo route covers about 8 km by road. Allow 20 minutes in light traffic and up to 35 minutes at peak hours.
On the Paris — Vincennes Zoo route, is the zoo suitable for toddlers?
Yes, the zoo is fully pushchair-accessible with wide, flat paths. Glass enclosures allow little ones to see animals up close. The Madagascar biozone with its lemurs is particularly popular with toddlers. Allow 20 minutes in light traffic and up to 35 minutes at peak hours.
On the Paris — Vincennes Zoo route, how long does the zoo visit take?
Allow 3-4 hours for a complete visit of all five biozones. With children, plan for 4 hours as they love lingering at each enclosure, especially the giraffes and lions. The price booked in advance ranges from €20 to €30, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €40.
On the Paris — Vincennes Zoo route, can I visit the Château de Vincennes the same day?
Yes, the Château is 3 km from the zoo in the Bois de Vincennes. Your TaxiNeo driver takes you there in 5 minutes. Admission: €10 adult. Its 52-metre keep is the tallest in Europe. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €40. The usual route takes the paris ring road.
On the Paris — Vincennes Zoo route, is the zoo open in winter?
Yes, the zoo is open year-round, 10am-5pm in winter. Animals are visible in all seasons. The tropical greenhouse is particularly pleasant in cold weather as it's heated to 26°C. The usual route takes the paris ring road. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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