The city of Orly, France is famous for the airport that serves the city of Paris. But it is also a charming place with more than 20 000 inhabitants. You can enjoy its old center by visiting the oldest building - the Saint-Germain church.
There are 4 ways to travel from CDG to Orly:
There is no direct railway link from Paris CDG to Orly Airport. If you want to travel by rail, you will first need to take the RER B train (Regional Express Network). It goes from CDG to the vicinity of Orly airport. Get off at Antony station, as that’s where you will catch the Orlyval shuttle.
Your ride will be about an hour long. The great thing about trains is you won’t run into traffic jams. You’ll be paying about 22,00 EUR for a one-way fare. For more information on timetables and prices, visit ratp.fr
If you are traveling on a budget, choose a bus. Your total trip cost will be about 14,00 EUR for about 40 km (25 mi). However, bear in mind that you will spend close to 2 hours on travel, and you will have to make at least 2 connections, as the service is not direct. The service is frequent, though.
To make it a bit more transparent for you, here’s a proposed itinerary for your trip:
Once you sum it up, the question is – which one do you want to save more – your time or your money?
Taxi is the fastest way to reach your destination. You will find taxi ranks at CDG at all Terminals, just follow the “taxi” signs. The taxi rate from CDG airport to Paris Orly starts at around 80,00 EUR - but be aware of the additional costs.
Be aware of the night fare that is applied for taxi rides between 07:00 pm to 07:00 am. If you consider all the extra costs that may surprise you, sometimes, the fastest and easiest way ends up being the most expensive one.
Looking at all other means of transportation, we need to say that private transfer sounds like the best option. And here’s why. Booking is quick and easy, and above all, it is done in advance. Once you land, you don’t have to wait in lines or worry whether your luggage will fit in a vehicle. Rest assured your driver will be waiting for you at the airport.
Even if the flight is delayed, he will greet you and help with the luggage. Private taxi offers a door-to-door experience - we pick you up at the airport and take you to your address. The driver already knows where you are going, as you provide this info at the time of booking. With a private transfer, you can enjoy all the comfort and privacy that you need.