CDG to Orly airport transfer: RER B, metro 14, taxi
There is no direct train or coach between the two airports, so the trip runs through central Paris by RER B and metro 14, or by road. On public transport it costs 14 euros per person for a ride of about 95 minutes door to door. A taxi is metered at roughly 80 to 105 euros and takes under an hour, which is the saving for two or more people with bags.
- Cheapest
- €14RER B and metro 14 · 1 h 35 min
- Fastest
- 55 minTaxi Parisien · €80–€105
- Taxi
- €80–€105Taxi Parisien · 55 min
RER B and metro 14: €28 for the group, about 1 h 35 min. No booking needed.
Train
RER B and metro 14
1 h 35 min
For the group€28
RER B and metro 14
RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles, then metro 14 to Orly Airport
- Per person
- €14
- Door to door
- 1 h 35 min
- Runs
- 04:50–23:50
- Frequency
- RER B every 10 min, metro 14 every 4 min
- Board at
- RER B station at Terminal 2 or at Terminal 1 and 3, signposted from arrivals
- Suitcases
- Awkward
Private car
Pre-booked private car
55 min
For the group€76estimateCheck price
Pre-booked private car
Fixed price, driver waits in arrivals with a name sign
- Per person
- €76 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 55 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Pre-booked
- Board at
- Meeting point in arrivals, given in your booking
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Taxi
Taxi Parisien
55 min
For the group€80–€105estimate
Taxi Parisien
Metered · no fixed fare between airports
- Per person
- €80–€105 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 55 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Rank outside arrivals
- Board at
- Official taxi rank outside the arrivals exit of your terminal
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Every option in detail
TrainRER B and metro 14
- €14
- 1 h 35 min
- 04:50–23:50
- → Orly Airport station, linked to the terminals
Ride the RER B toward Paris for about 35 minutes to Châtelet-Les Halles, then change to metro line 14 toward Aéroport d'Orly, about 25 minutes. The change at Châtelet is a long walk, with escalators, so allow 10 minutes. The other route is RER B to Antony and the Orlyval shuttle, on the same ticket. Île-de-France Mobilités lists a single Paris Region <> Airports ticket at 14 euros that covers both airports, so one ticket should do the whole trip. Check at the machine, because a second ticket would double the cost to 28 euros.
TaxiTaxi Parisien
- €80–€105 per vehicle (estimate)
- 55 min
- 24 hours
- → Orly terminal departures
The fixed airport fares cover journeys between Paris and an airport only, so CDG to Orly runs on the meter. We estimate 80 to 105 euros, depending on traffic on the A1, the ring road and the A6. The journey takes 45 to 60 minutes. Ask the driver for your terminal at Orly, and do not accept a ride from anyone inside the terminal.
Private carPre-booked private car
- €76 per vehicle (estimate)
- 55 min
- 24 hours
- → Orly terminal departures
A pre-booked sedan starts at about 76 euros for up to three passengers. The price is fixed at booking, so traffic and the ring road do not change it. It is usually cheaper than the metered taxi on this route, and the driver tracks your flight.
The same trip in a different situation
Arriving late at night
The last RER B from CDG toward Paris leaves at about 23:50, and metro line 14 closes at about 00:30 to 01:55 depending on the night, so the public route only works with a late connection that is tight at the end. After that the taxi or a pre-booked car is the only reliable way, and both work all night. Do not count on a night bus for this trip, because the Noctilien routes from CDG finish at Gare de l'Est and need further changes. The early RER B starts at about 04:50.
See the comparison →4 people, 4 suitcasesTravelling as a group of four
Four people on the RER B and metro pay 56 euros in all, and a taxi at roughly 80 to 105 euros costs 24 to 49 euros more but saves the change at Châtelet with bags. A pre-booked car at about 76 euros usually takes three passengers. For two people the train is 28 euros and the taxi about 40 to 52 euros each, so the train is still cheaper if you can manage the stairs.
See the comparison →Practical tips
- Leave at least 4 hours between landing at CDG and your Orly departure with hand baggage only. Allow 5 hours if you must collect and re-check bags, because separate tickets mean no airline protection.
- No direct coach runs between the airports. The old Le Bus Direct line stopped in 2020, so ignore guides that still list it.
- Buy the Paris Region <> Airports ticket at 14 euros on a phone or Navigo Easy card. A normal metro ticket will not work on this trip.
- Check RER B works before you travel. The line is often disrupted and metro 14 is the only fast link to Orly.
- At Orly follow the signs for the terminal your flight uses. The metro station is connected to both main terminal groups.
- At CDG, Terminal 2 and Terminals 1 and 3 have separate RER stations, so check which one you need.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get from CDG to Orly by public transport?
Take the RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles, then metro line 14 to Orly Airport. It takes about 95 minutes door to door and costs 14 euros on the Paris Region <> Airports ticket. You can also take the RER B to Antony and the Orlyval.
Is there a direct bus between CDG and Orly?
No. The Le Bus Direct coach that linked the two airports stopped in 2020, and no direct coach currently runs. The options are rail via Paris, a taxi or a pre-booked car.
How much is a taxi from CDG to Orly?
There is no fixed fare, so it is metered. We estimate 80 to 105 euros for up to four passengers, with a journey of 45 to 60 minutes. A pre-booked car starts at about 76 euros.
Do I need two tickets between CDG and Orly?
Île-de-France Mobilités lists one Paris Region <> Airports ticket at 14 euros for both airports, so one should cover the trip. Check at the machine and keep it until you exit at Orly.
How long should I allow between flights at CDG and Orly?
Allow at least 4 hours between landing and departure if you have hand baggage only, and 5 hours if you must re-check bags. The transfer alone takes 1 to 1.5 hours.
