Orly Airport: The Closest Airport to Paris

Located just 14 kilometers from the center of Paris, Orly is the ideal gateway for many travelers looking to reach areas such as Montparnasse, the Latin Quarter, or the Eiffel Tower quickly.

• Distancia: 14 kilometers from the city center
• Travel time by car: 30–40 minutes (depending on traffic)
• Terminales: 4 (T1, T2, T3, T4)

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Orlyval: Getting Between Terminals

Orly Airport has four terminals connected by the Orlyval, an automated train.

To travel from one terminal to another at Orly, you can use this automated metro called "Orlyval" for free.

How to get from Orly Airport to Paris?

Tramway T7 – The Most Affordable Option

The T7 tram from Orly is the cheapest option. It takes you to the metro Villejuif-Louis Aragon station (Line 7 – zone 3). Next to the T7 stop at the airport there are ticket machines, Ticket t+.

The travel time from Orly T4 to Villejuif-Louis Aragon is 30 minutes. You need to add to those 30 minutes the time spent on the metro from the connecting station Villejuif-Louis Aragon.

Departs from Terminal 4.

Horarios: Monday to Sunday from 5:30 am to 12:30 am

Frecuencia:
Monday to Friday: 6–10 min
Saturday: 8–15 min
Sunday: 15 min
At night: 15 min

Prices: You use a Ticket t+. You need one for the tram and then another for the metro (€4.15 in total).

You can also use the Navigo Pass (zones 1 to 4)

A tener en cuenta: To reach Terminal 4 you can use the Orlyval for free.

Orlybus – Direct to the City Center

The Orlybus is a simple, direct option for getting from Orly to the center of Paris.

It connects Orly Airport with the Denfert Rochereausquare, in the Montparnasseneighborhood. There is a metro station there served by Paris metro lines 4 and 6, both very useful for reaching several key locations in the city center.

Tickets can be purchased at the automatic machines located near the stops at the airport or at Denfert-Rochereau. Or if you prefer, you can buy it online.

• Horarios: From Orly to Paris from 5:35 AM to 12:00 AM, and from Paris to Orly from 6:00 AM to 12:30 AM
• Frecuencia: Every 8 to 15 minutes, with a journey time of 30 minutes.
• Precio Orlybus: €9.50 (you can also use the Navigo pass zones 1–4)

A tener en cuenta: From Denfert-Rochereau it departs from here (view mapFrom Orly it departs in front of all terminals.

Orlyval + RER B – The Fastest Option

The transfer duration to Antony station takes 6 minutes. The full journey (Orlyval + RER) takes approximately 35 minutes to the center of Paris.

Horarios: It runs every day from 6:00 AM to 11:35 PM.

Frecuencia: Every 4 to 7 minutes.

Prices: From Orly to Antony €9.30 (Orlyval only). From Orly to the center of Paris €14.10 (Orlyval + RER included).

A tener en cuenta: The train connects with the stations Denfert-Rochereau, Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, and Gare du Nord.

Bus Lines from Orly Airport to Central Paris

Bus 183 / Paris-Porte de Choisy

The bus 183 line provides a link between Orly and Paris, stopping at RER C train stations Pont de Rungis and Choisy-le-Roi.

The trayecto dura aproximadamente 50 minutos.

Precio: RER C + Bus 183: €4.15

Night bus / Noctilien

The Noctilien bus service operates overnight between Orly Airport and Paris. If you arrive at Orly Airport at night, check the 4 available routes, which are usually the best option for reaching the center of Paris in the early hours.

The N131 line (toward Gare de Lyon) is the most recommended due to its faster travel time (60 minutes) and service from all terminals.

Hours: 12:30 AM to 5:30 AM.

Precio: 6€

You can view all Noctilien routes and the map here.

Taxi from Orly

This is a more expensive option if only one traveler is paying, but worth considering when two or three people are sharing the cost. Taking a taxi from Orly to central Paris costs €37 to the Right Bank of the Seine (Paris Rive Droite) and €32 to the Left Bank (Paris Rive Gauche).

Taxis must be official (they have a light on the roof of the car); at Orly you can find them at:

Orly T1 and T2: door 14a
Orly T3: door 32a
Orly T4: door 48a

Private Transfer – The Most Comfortable Option

Includes a free child car seat. They also offer private transfers from Orly to Disneyland Paris.

Getting to Disneyland Paris from Orly Airport

To go to Disneyland Paris or to your Hotel Disney (including partner hotels) from Orlyairport, you can take the Magical Shuttle. Or if you prefer, you can book a private transfer from your hotel in Paris or from the airport.

Car Rental from Orly

Where to rent: Here.

Duration: between 30 and 50 minutes, depending on traffic.
Precio: an economy car can cost as little as €25 per day, but it depends on demand.
A tener en cuenta: To secure the best deal, book before your trip here.

UBER from Orly

In Paris you can use the UBER app from Orly airport. You can open the app on your phone, request a private car and it will arrive in minutes. No hidden charges or surprises, as everything is calculated automatically by the system. The cost from the airport to the city center is around €35–45. For short trips within central Paris it is much less (around €20).

Which Transport Should You Choose from Orly?

Choose based on your priority:

• Rapidez: Orlyval + RER B (35–40 min, €14.10)
• Economy: Tram T7 (45–50 min, €4.15)
• Comodidad: Private transfer (30–40 min, from €58)
• Equilibrio: Orlybus (30 min + metro, €9.50)
• Night: Noctilien N131 (60 min, €6)

My recommendation: If it's your first time in Paris, take the Orlybus. It's direct, comfortable and drops you off in a well-connected area. If you're traveling with family or a lot of luggage, consider a private transfer.

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