🇫🇷 Paris Airport Transfer
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Paris Orly (ORY)
CDG to Orly is 45 km across greater Paris. Direct RER B + Orlyval is fast + affordable; taxi is faster in off-peak; the CDGVAL + RER C combo is cheapest.
Distance
45 km
Min. connection
4h
Best time to transfer
Off-peak (10:00-15:00)
Transfer options
RER B + Orlyval
train
Duration
75-90 min + 1 transfer at Antony
Cost
€24-30
Frequency
Every 10-15 min
Best for: Fastest reliable public option
Fare info Private car (Welcome Pickups)
private transfer
Duration
60-100 min
Cost
€80-140
Frequency
On-demand
Best for: Groups + luggage + late arrivals
Book Welcome Pickups Paris taxi flat rate
taxi
Duration
60-110 min
Cost
€70-100 (flat rate CDG-Orly = €70)
Frequency
On-demand
Best for: Off-peak with luggage
Le Bus Direct (line 3)
bus
Duration
75-120 min
Cost
€24-30
Frequency
Every 30-60 min
Best for: Budget direct option
⚠️ Discontinued in some periods — check schedule before booking
Stay overnight in Paris?
If your connection is 8+ hours or overnight, a hotel between the two airports beats an airport chair.
Frequently asked questions
How long does CDG to Orly take?
RER B + Orlyval: 75-90 minutes. Taxi off-peak: 60-90 minutes. Taxi peak: 90-120 minutes. Private car: 60-100 minutes.
What is the cheapest way from CDG to Orly?
RER B + Orlyval combo at €24-30 for the fastest public option. Or RER B + RER C for €15-20 but takes 2 hours.
How much time between CDG and Orly?
Minimum 4 hours. Add an hour if transferring international-to-international (immigration reprocessing at Orly).
Is there a shuttle bus CDG to Orly?
Le Bus Direct historically ran a CDG-Orly route but service has been intermittent. RER B + Orlyval is the more reliable public option.
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