How do I get to Paris from Orly airport and how much should I pay?

Getting ready to land atOrly airport? Then it's time to settle a few practical questions that will help you prepare for your arrival with peace of mind. There are two main questions: how do you get to Paris from Orly airport, and how much does it cost, depending on the mode of transport you choose? Here's what you need to know for your arrival in the French capital.

First, the how. There are several ways to get to Paris from Orly airport. If you prefer to take a cab, there is a fixed fare for journeys between the capital and this terminal. In 2023, the flat rate will be as follows:

• 41 € between Paris-Orly airport and Paris rive droite ;
• 35 € between Paris-Orly airport and Paris rive gauche.

So, if you're not sure whether to use a VTC driver platform, you can compare the rates with the packages shown below to determine the most cost-effective option based on the mark-ups.

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If you'd rather take public transport, for €10.30 you can travel to Paris from Orly airport by metro on line 14. Or, for €11.20, take the Orlybus shuttle bus to Denfert-Rochereau, in the 14th arrondissement. You can also take the Orlyval express train to the Paris suburb of Antony. From there, you can take the RER B to Paris stations Denfert-Rochereau, Port Royal, Luxembourg, Saint-Michel Notre-Dame, Châtelets-les-Halles and Gare du Nord. This journey costs around 15 euros.

You can also take bus 183 from Orly airport to the RER C at Pont de Rungis station: the line serves Paris at Champs de Mars-La Tour Eiffel, Pont de l'Alma, Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, Saint-Michel Notre Dame, Bibliothèque F. Mitterrand, Paris-Gare d'Austerlitz, as well as the Château de Versailles on the outskirts, for a fare of €6.40.

Themost economical option at the moment is to take tramway line T7 fromOrly airport to Villejuif - Louis Aragon station. From here, you can connect to line 7 of the Paris metro. The fare is €4.20.

Line 14: you'll have to pay more to take the metro to Orly airport
If you're planning to take the metro to Orly, you'll have to pay a few extra euros, as you'll need a special ticket! However, this does not apply to holders of a Navigo pass. [Read more]