Orly Airport to Paris: metro 14, tram, taxi compared
Metro line 14 changed Orly. It is a direct, step-free ride to Châtelet in about 25 minutes of travel time, and it costs 14 euros. The fixed taxi fare is only 36 euros to the Left Bank, so for two or more people the taxi is often cheaper than the metro.
- Cheapest
- €4.60Tram T7 and metro 7 · 85 min
- Fastest
- 35 minMetro line 14 · €14
- Taxi
- €36Taxi Parisien · 40 min
Metro line 14: €28 for the group, about 35 min. No booking needed.
Metro
Metro line 14
35 min
For the group€28
Metro line 14
RATP · direct and automatic, no change to Châtelet
- Per person
- €14
- Door to door
- 35 min
- Runs
- 05:30–00:30
- Frequency
- every few minutes
- Board at
- Orly Airport station, connected to the terminals
- Suitcases
- Fine
Taxi
Taxi Parisien
40 min
For the group€36
Taxi Parisien
Regulated fixed fare, no meter
- Per person
- €36 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 40 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Rank outside arrivals
- Board at
- Taxi rank outside the arrivals exit of your terminal
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Train
Orlyval and RER B
55 min
For the group€28
Orlyval and RER B
Automatic shuttle to Antony, then RER B to central Paris
- Per person
- €14
- Door to door
- 55 min
- Runs
- 05:40–23:35
- Frequency
- Orlyval every 5 to 7 min
- Board at
- Orlyval station at the airport, signposted from arrivals
- Suitcases
- Awkward
Bus
Tram T7 and metro 7
85 min
For the group€9.20
Tram T7 and metro 7
Cheapest route, two tickets and one change
- Per person
- €4.60
- Door to door
- 85 min
- Runs
- 05:30–00:30
- Frequency
- tram every 10 min or so
- Board at
- T7 tram stop at Orly
- Suitcases
- Awkward
Private car
Pre-booked private car
50 min
For the group€55estimateCheck price
Pre-booked private car
Fixed price, driver waits in arrivals with a name sign
- Per person
- €55 per vehicle
- Door to door
- 50 min
- Runs
- 24 hours
- Frequency
- Pre-booked
- Board at
- Meeting point in arrivals, given in your booking
- Suitcases
- Carried for you
Every option in detail
MetroMetro line 14
- €14
- 35 min
- 05:30–00:30
- → Châtelet, Gare de Lyon, Pyramides, Saint-Lazare
The Paris Region <> Airports ticket costs 14 euros, and a Navigo pass for all zones covers the trip. The journey to Châtelet takes about 25 minutes and the line serves Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare on the way. Orly Airport is the end of the line, so you cannot board the wrong way. Île-de-France Mobilités gives the line hours as 05:30 to 01:55 depending on the day, so check the last departure for your night.
TrainOrlyval and RER B
- €14
- 55 min
- 05:40–23:35
- → Antony, then RER B to Denfert-Rochereau, Saint-Michel, Châtelet
Orlyval runs between 05:40 and 23:35 and takes about 6 minutes to Antony. There you change onto the RER B toward Paris. The single Paris Region <> Airports ticket at 14 euros covers both legs. It is longer than metro line 14 at the same price, so it is only worth it if you are going to a place on the RER B line.
BusTram T7 and metro 7
- €4.60
- 85 min
- 05:30–00:30
- → Villejuif-Louis Aragon, then metro 7 into Paris
The T7 runs from about 05:30 to 00:30 and takes about 45 minutes to Villejuif-Louis Aragon. You pay 2.05 euros for the tram on a Bus-Tram ticket, then 2.55 euros for the metro on a Metro-Train-RER ticket, 4.60 euros in total. It is slow with luggage and the metro 7 platforms are crowded at rush hour. Use it only if you want the lowest fare.
TaxiTaxi Parisien
- €36 per vehicle
- 40 min
- 24 hours
- → Door to door, Left Bank
The fixed fare from Orly is 36 euros to the Left Bank and 45 euros to the Right Bank, set by decree for 2026 and valid at any hour. Luggage is included. A fifth passenger adds 5.50 euros, and advance booking adds 7 euros. The ride takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. Use only the official rank.
Private carPre-booked private car
- €55 per vehicle (estimate)
- 50 min
- 24 hours
- → Your hotel or address
A standard pre-booked car starts at about 55 euros. The driver tracks your flight and the price is fixed at booking. It costs around 10 to 19 euros more than the regular taxi, so the reason to book is the fixed meeting point and the guaranteed driver, not the saving.
The same trip in a different situation
Arriving late at night
Tram T7 stops at about 00:30 and metro line 14 closes as late as 01:55 depending on the day, so a flight landing at 00:30 may or may not make the last metro. The Orlyval and RER B route has already closed by 23:35. After that, Noctilien night buses serve Orly toward Châtelet and Gare de Lyon, and third-party guides name N22 and N31, so check the Île-de-France Mobilités planner for your night. The taxi rank outside arrivals works all night at the same fixed fare, 36 euros to the Left Bank and 45 euros to the Right Bank.
See the comparison →4 people, 4 suitcasesTravelling as a group of four
Four people on metro line 14 pay 56 euros in total. The taxi costs 36 euros to the Left Bank or 45 euros to the Right Bank, so it is the cheaper option and takes you to the door. Even to the Right Bank, 45 euros is 11 euros less than four metro tickets. A pre-booked car at 55 euros is for three passengers in a standard car, so a four-person group should compare it with the taxi. For two people the taxi at 18 euros each against 14 on the metro is close, and the metro is still the cheaper choice if you are going to Châtelet.
See the comparison →Practical tips
- Orlybus has not run since 3 March 2025. Metro line 14 replaced it and some older guides still list the bus.
- The Paris Region <> Airports ticket costs 14 euros. Do not buy the old 10.30 euro Orly ticket that appears in older pages.
- The Paris Region <> Airports ticket cannot share a Navigo Easy pass with other tickets. Load it on your phone if the pass already holds tickets.
- Orly has two main groups of terminals. Check which one your flight uses so you know which exit leads to the metro and the taxi rank.
- If your hotel is on the Left Bank, the 36 euro taxi fare is the lowest fixed fare of any Paris airport.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get from Orly to central Paris?
Take metro line 14 from Orly Airport station to Châtelet. It takes about 25 minutes on the train and 35 minutes door to door, and costs 14 euros. A taxi costs 36 euros to the Left Bank.
Does the Orlybus still run?
No. The Orlybus stopped on 3 March 2025 after metro line 14 opened to the airport. Line 14 now links Orly to Paris, and the Orlyval and tram T7 are the other public options.
How much is a taxi from Orly to Paris?
The fixed fare is 36 euros to the Left Bank and 45 euros to the Right Bank, with luggage included. It stays the same at night and at weekends. A fifth passenger adds 5.50 euros.
What is the cheapest way from Orly to Paris?
Tram T7 and metro 7 cost 4.60 euros in total, but the trip takes around 85 minutes with a change. Metro line 14 at 14 euros is faster and has no change.
Does the metro run from Orly at night?
Line 14 runs between 05:30 and 01:55 depending on the day of the week, according to Île-de-France Mobilités. After it closes, use a taxi at the rank or a Noctilien night bus.
