Since line 14 reached Orly, the airport is one metro ride from the center. Here are the options and the fares.
The short version
- Metro line 14 runs from the airport straight into Paris, through Châtelet, Pyramides, Madeleine and Gare Saint-Lazare. It takes the €14 Paris Region–Airports ticket, not a regular metro ticket; details at iledefrance-mobilites.fr.
- The same €14 ticket covers Orlyval to Antony and the RER B into the city, if your hotel is on the B line. Orlyval runs every 5 to 7 minutes from 5:40 to 23:35.
- A taxi from the official rank is a flat €36 to the Left Bank and €45 to the Right Bank, luggage included, both directions.
- Tram T7 to Villejuif, then metro line 7, is the cheap slow way: 45 minutes on the tram on a €2 ticket, then a metro ticket.
- A private transfer means a driver outside customs with your name on a sign. Ours start at $185 for up to three people.
- With bags and a family after a long flight, take the taxi or the transfer. With a carry-on and a hotel near a line 14 stop, take the metro.
The options
- Metro line 14. €14 on the airport ticket, which includes connections to the rest of the metro within two hours. The fastest way to Châtelet, Madeleine and Saint-Lazare.
- Orlyval and RER B. The same €14 ticket. Orlyval is the automatic shuttle to Antony, six minutes, then the RER B north through Denfert-Rochereau, Saint-Michel, Châtelet and Gare du Nord.
- Taxi. Flat €36 to the Left Bank and €45 to the Right Bank, set for 2026 and published at service-public.gouv.fr. No surcharge can be added to the flat fare.
- Tram T7. To Villejuif–Louis Aragon in 45 minutes on a €2 Bus-Tram ticket, then metro line 7 into the center on a second ticket.
- Private transfer. Our airport transfers run from Orly as well as CDG: a Mercedes E-Class for up to three at $185, a minivan for up to seven at $225, about an hour to your hotel.
What we’d do
If your hotel is near a line 14 stop, take the metro. Châtelet, Pyramides for the Louvre and the Opera, Madeleine and Saint-Lazare are all on it, and it is driverless, frequent and quick.
If you’re staying on the Left Bank, the taxi is the better deal from Orly than from CDG: €36 flat, and the airport is south of the city, so the ride is short.
After an overnight flight with children and suitcases, take a taxi from the rank or book the transfer. Line 14 is busy at rush hour and the stations are deep.
What goes wrong
The most common mistake is buying a regular €2.55 metro ticket. It won’t open the gates at the airport station; line 14 to Orly needs the €14 airport ticket or a pass that covers all zones.
The airport ticket can’t go on a Navigo Easy card that already holds metro tickets. Put it in the Île-de-France Mobilités app on your phone, or buy a second card.
Ignore anyone in the arrivals hall offering a car. Licensed taxis wait at the marked rank outside, with a Taxi Parisien roof light and a meter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Orly to Paris by metro?
Take line 14 from the airport station, signposted from all the Orly terminals. It runs straight into the center through Châtelet, Pyramides, Madeleine and Saint-Lazare. You need the €14 Paris Region–Airports ticket.
How much is a taxi from Orly?
€36 to the Left Bank and €45 to the Right Bank, flat fares for 2026, luggage included, in both directions. Take one from the official rank outside the terminal.
Does a regular metro ticket work to Orly?
No. The standard Metro-Train-RER ticket is valid everywhere except the airports. You need the €14 airport ticket, or a Navigo week pass or Paris Visite pass that covers all zones.
How long does line 14 take from Orly?
Under half an hour to Châtelet, and 40 minutes to the far end of the line at Saint-Denis Pleyel. Trains run from about 5:30 until after midnight, every few minutes at busy times.
Can I book a transfer from Orly?
Yes. Our airport transfers cover Orly and CDG at the same price: $185 for up to three in a Mercedes E-Class, $225 for a minivan up to seven. The driver tracks your flight and meets you outside customs with a sign.
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