1.40 € city bus instead of a 20–30 € taxi
Beauvais city bus line 6 runs between Beauvais centre and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA), hitting both T1 and T2 for about 1.40 € per ride instead of typical 20–30 € taxi fares. It’s a regular local bus, not the Paris shuttle, so it makes multiple stops in town along the way.
Line 6 usually runs every 20–30 minutes on weekdays, with a thinner timetable in the evening and on Sundays, and the full ride from Beauvais Gare SNCF station to the airport takes about 20 minutes. You pay standard Beauvais urban bus fares, which are around 1.40–1.50 € if you buy on board from the driver with cash.
The line 6 bus stops right outside T1 and T2, so you don’t need to walk between terminals with luggage; just get off at the terminal shown on the front display. From town, check the timetable at Beauvais Gare SNCF or at the central stops like Hôtel de Ville so you don’t miss the last departures after about 20:00–21:00 on some days.
Step-by-step: using Beauvais city bus line 6
- 1. Find the line 6 stop: In Beauvais, look for stops marked “Ligne 6 – Aéroport” near Beauvais Gare SNCF or downtown (for example by Hôtel de Ville).
- 2. Check the timetable: Note the departure times printed at the stop; weekday daytime runs are usually every 20–30 minutes, with fewer buses early morning, late evening, and Sundays.
- 3. Board through the front door: Signal the driver, get on at the front, and say “Aéroport” if you want to confirm you’re on the correct direction toward BVA.
- 4. Buy your ticket: Pay about 1.40–1.50 € in cash to the driver and keep the paper ticket; some buses accept contactless, but don’t count on it.
- 5. Ride to T1 or T2: Watch the onboard displays or listen for “Aéroport Tillé T1” or “T2”; total travel time from the train station is roughly 20 minutes.
- 6. Get off at your terminal: For most Ryanair flights, T2 is the stop you want, but check your booking for T1 vs T2 before you board.
One last tip: build a 30–40 minute buffer over the printed timetable, especially if you’re catching an early Ryanair departure and relying on the first line 6 of the day.