Train Orly airport - Paris

Train is one of the cheapest way to get from Orly airport to Paris city center. Rail is a good choice for budget travellers however it may not be recommended to travellers carrying heavy luggages or to families with children in tow. The Orlyval (Automatic train) links Orly airport to Antony train station where travellers can take RER B to get to Paris city center. Another option is to take a bus to Pont de Rungis train station and then to take RER C to Paris Austerlitz train station.

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Orly airport rail connection

Beware: Strikes often paralyze Paris Transport and traffic on RER B and C is frequently suspended. It is wise to check if any union has called for transport strike for your travel dates.
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Orlyval and RER B - Suburban train to Paris

Orlyval: An automatic train links Orly airport terminals (West and South) to Antony railway station located 10 km south of Paris where travellers are offered connection to Paris city center via RER B - a suburban train.

Where does RER B train stop? Most trains make a few stops along the way to Paris. The railway stations downtown Paris are the following: Denfert-Rochereau, Port-Royal, Luxembourg, Saint Michel Notre Dame, Châtelet - Les Halles and Gare du Nord.

Schedules, fares and duration: Service is operated between 5.20 am and 11pm. Trains depart every 10 minutes during the day. One way ticket fare is 9.60 Euros (Orlyval + RER B) and duration of journey is 45 minutes.

Bus and RER C Train connection

First take the bus: The train doesn't serve Orly airport. A short bus ride is needed to join Pont de Rungis railway station where travellers can take RER C to Paris. Frequency: Bus every 20 min.

Where does RER C train stop? Most trains make a few stops along the way to Paris. The railway stations downtown Paris are the following: Paris Austerlitz train station, Bibliotheque François Mitterrand, Saint Michel Notre Dame, Orsay, Invalides, Eiffel Tower, ...

Schedules, fares and duration: Service is operated between 5 am and 11.30pm. Trains depart every 15 minutes during the day. One way ticket fare is 2.5 Euros for the bus and 3.80 Euros for the train - Total fare is 6.30 Euros and duration of journey 40 minutes.

Getting from - to Orly: Other transportation options

Orly airport is well connected to city center: Travellers are given the choice of either taxi, rail, bus transfer or airport shuttle... Click here for more details about: Orly airport

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Airport shuttles

Airport Shuttle is a very convenient way to get to and from Orly. However don't expect to find any desk in the arrival terminal to book your transfer at the very last minute. The journey must indeed be booked in advance. This is the law.
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Taxis

Taxis are waiting for customers in front of the main exit of each terminal. Taxis use fare meters. The cost for a transfer from Orly to Paris should be about 25 to 45 euros and the duration is usually 25 minutes. However expect total fare and travel times to be much higher during rush-hour times (mostly 7am-9am and 4pm-7pm).
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Coach - Bus services

Orlybus and Air France bus are the only two direct regular coach services operated between Orly and Paris. However non direct lines are also available. Travel time is about 30 minutes. Bus fare varies from 2 to 12 euros depending on service (Air France coach being the most expensive).
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