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Paris Orly Airport

Paris, France

Where to start
Metro Line 14

Since June 2024, Metro Line 14 runs direct from Orly to central Paris (~25 min to Châtelet, on to Gare de Lyon) — fast, cheap, and the easy new default. For door-to-door, Paris airport taxis charge a flat regulated fare (a set price to the Left Bank, slightly higher to the Right Bank — luggage and passengers included), or use Uber/Bolt from the signposted “VTC” zone (app pricing). The Orlybus and Orlyval + RER B are good public alternatives; the Tram T7 is cheapest but slow. Use only the official taxi rank, not touts.

Ride Options

Metro Line 14

transit

Fast, cheap, direct to central Paris (Châtelet, Gare de Lyon)

AvailabilityDirect since June 2024; fully automated, frequent
Pickup NoteStation integrated at Orly 4; from Orly 1-2-3 take the free Orlyval or walk. ~25 min to Châtelet. Buy at machines or the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Uber

rideshare

Door-to-door with app pricing

AvailabilityOperates as VTC; surge at peak
Pickup NoteFollow the “VTC/Ride-hailing” signs to the dedicated pickup zone (separate from the taxi rank). App pricing, card payment; verify the plate.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Bolt

rideshare

Often cheaper app alternative to Uber

AvailabilityOperates in Paris (VTC); surge at peak
Pickup NoteSame signposted “VTC/Ride-hailing” zone as Uber. App pricing; verify the car in-app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Official Taxi (Flat Fare)

taxi

Fixed-price door-to-door, good value for 3–4

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7 at official ranks
Pickup NoteOfficial ranks outside arrivals. Flat regulated fare — a set price for the Left Bank, slightly higher for the Right Bank, luggage/passengers included, no supplements. Never a tout inside the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Orlybus

shuttle

Direct budget shuttle to Denfert-Rochereau

AvailabilityEvery ~10–20 min; last departure ~00:30
Pickup NoteStops on the arrivals level. Direct to Denfert-Rochereau (Metro 4/6, RER B) in ~30 min. Buy on board or at machines.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Orlyval + RER B

transit

Public route via Antony into central Paris

AvailabilityOrlyval runs ~06:00–23:35
Pickup NoteFree/paid Orlyval automated train to Antony, then RER B to Châtelet/Gare du Nord (combined ticket). Note: Navigo/Mobilis are NOT valid on Orlyval — buy the combined ticket.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Tram T7 + Metro 7

transit

Cheapest way into Paris (light luggage)

AvailabilitySlow — ~80 min total to central Paris
Pickup NoteFrom Orly 4 (exit 47d) to Villejuif-Louis Aragon, then Metro Line 7. Cheapest but slow with many stops — light luggage only.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Paris — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Bolt (VTC) use dedicated ride-hailing pickup zones signposted “VTC/Ride-hailing” outside each terminal — a different spot from the taxi rank. Pricing is app-based (not flat); card payment. Verify the plate.

Taxi

Official taxi ranks outside each terminal's arrivals charge a flat, regulated fare to central Paris — a set price for the Left Bank and a slightly higher one for the Right Bank, luggage and passengers included, no time-of-day supplement. Use only the official rank, never a tout inside the terminal.

Shuttle

The Orlybus runs direct to Denfert-Rochereau (~30 min, every ~10–20 min); pre-booked shuttles also depart from the arrivals-level stops.

Transit

Metro Line 14 runs direct from the airport station (at Orly 4) to Olympiades, Châtelet (~25 min), Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare — from Orly 1-2-3 take the free Orlyval first. Orlyval + RER B (via Antony) is an alternative into central Paris. Tram T7 (from Orly 4, exit 47d) reaches Metro Line 7 — cheap but slow.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked private transfers meet you at arrivals with a name sign — fixed price, good for families, late nights, or heavy luggage.

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Local Tips

  • Metro Line 14 has run direct from Orly to central Paris since June 2024 (~25 min to Châtelet) — fully automated and cheap, it's usually smarter than the older Orlyval + RER B route.
  • Paris airport taxis are a flat, regulated fare — a set price to the Left Bank and a slightly higher one to the Right Bank, luggage and passengers included with no time-of-day supplement — so they're fair value for a family of 3–4. Confirm which bank your destination is on.
  • For Uber or Bolt, follow the “VTC/Ride-hailing” signs to the dedicated pickup zone — it's a different spot from the taxi rank, and pricing is app-based, not flat.
  • Mind the curfew: Orly closes overnight (~23:30–06:00) and the Orlybus/Orlyval stop around midnight — after that it's taxi, Uber/Bolt, or a pre-booked transfer only.
  • Use only the official taxi rank outside arrivals — ignore anyone offering a “taxi” inside the terminal, as touts overcharge.
  • Tram T7 (from Orly 4, exit 47d) to Metro Line 7 is the cheapest way in, but it's slow (~80 min total) — take it only with light luggage.

Tarmyq local tip

The game-changer at Orly is Metro Line 14 — since 2024 it goes straight into central Paris in about 25 minutes, no transfer, for a few euros. If you'd rather a cab, Paris airport taxis are a flat regulated fare (and include luggage), so they're fair value for a family. Just use the official rank outside arrivals, not anyone who approaches you inside — and for Uber/Bolt, follow the separate “VTC” signs.