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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Many airport shuttle providers operate shared or
private transfer services between Orly airport and city center hotels or
private addresses: Orly airport shuttle
Orly airport rail connection
Leaving Paris Orly airport by rail - train
Also see:
Roissy airport train -
Beauvais airport train
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.
How
to do so? Click here to read more:
Strike at the airport
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

Please select your transport
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.
Get more information: Orly shuttles services
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).
Get more information: Taxis Orly airport
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).
Get more information: Paris Orly bus services