Getting from Orly Airport to Central Paris: All Options Compared

Paris-Orly (ORY) is 13 km (8 mi) south of central Paris. Here are the main transfer options, ranked by value for most travelers.

1. Orlyval + RER B (Best Balance of Speed & Cost)

• Route: Orlyval shuttle (8 min) → Antony station → RER B toward Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse or Robinson → Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame / Châtelet–Les Halles / Gare du Nord
• Time: 30–35 minutes total
• Cost: €13.20 (Orlyval + RER combined ticket) or covered by Navigo/Paris Visite zones 1–4
• Frequency: Every 4–8 minutes (Orlyval), every 10–15 min (RER B)
• Best for: Solo travelers, couples, light luggage, staying near RER B stops

2. OrlyBus (Direct to Left Bank)

• Route: Orly Sud/Ouest → Denfert-Rochereau (Metro 4, 6, RER B)
• Time: 30–45 minutes (traffic-dependent)
• Cost: €12.00 (or Navigo/Paris Visite zones 1–4)
• Frequency: Every 10–20 minutes
• Best for: Staying in 5th, 6th, 14th arrondissements; heavy luggage (bus has racks)

3. Tramway T7 + Metro (Budget Option)

• Route: Tram T7 (Orly → Villejuif–Louis Aragon) → Metro Line 7
• Time: 45–55 minutes
• Cost: €2.15 (single t+ ticket) or Navigo
• Best for: Budget travelers, light luggage, staying on Line 7 corridor

4. Taxi (Fixed Fare, Door-to-Door)

• Time: 30–45 minutes (off-peak), 45–60+ min (rush hour)
• Cost: Fixed fare: €37 (Right Bank) / €42 (Left Bank) — includes all supplements
• Best for: 3–4 people sharing, heavy luggage, late night/early morning (no transit), mobility issues
• Note: Only use official "Taxi Parisien" (roof light, meter). Ignore solicitors in terminal.

5. Ride-Hailing (Uber, Bolt, Free Now)

• Cost: €30–55 dynamic pricing
• Pickup: Designated zones at Orly 1/2/3/4 — follow app instructions

6. Private Shuttle / Pre-booked Transfer

• Booked in advance; meet-and-greet; fixed price €45–80. Good for groups, families with car seats, or peace of mind.

Quick Decision Guide

Pro tip: Buy tickets on the Île-de-France Mobilités app or at machines—avoid queue at Orlyval gate.