How to get from Paris Orly Airport to Central Paris
Metro Line 14 direct to Châtelet — €10.30, ~25 min. The new extension (opened 2024) replaced the OrlyVal hassle.
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Compare your options — ORY → Central Paris
Distance ~14 km, typical journey 25–45 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | Metro Line 14 direct (€10.30, ~25 min). Orlybus to Denfert-Rochereau (€11.50, ~30 min). RER C via Pont de Rungis (€6.35, slower). | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | €36 Left Bank / €44 Right Bank — posted Paris forfait | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber and Bolt — signed VTC pickup zone outside arrivals. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow 'Métro 14' signs from arrivals — direct lift access
- 2Tap contactless or buy a Navigo Easy load (€10.30 single)
- 3Ride direct to Châtelet, Gare de Lyon, Madeleine, Saint-Lazare
- 4For taxi: official rank, point to the posted forfait sign before bags load
- 5For Uber/Bolt: marked VTC zone outside arrivals (not the taxi rank)
Scam warnings
Avoid this
- • Anyone offering a ride inside the terminal
- • OrlyVal upgrades when Metro 14 is faster and cheaper
- • Taxis ignoring the tarif forfaitaire
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Paris Orly Airport to Central Paris?
€36 Left Bank / €44 Right Bank — posted Paris forfait. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: VTC touts inside arrivals offering 'private cars' for €70+.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from ORY to Central Paris?
Metro Line 14 — €10.30. Orlybus to Denfert-Rochereau is €11.50 if you're heading south.
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Paris Orly Airport?
Uber and Bolt — signed VTC pickup zone outside arrivals.
Q.What's the best way from ORY to Central Paris at night?
Taxi at the Paris flat rate — €36 to Left Bank, €44 to Right Bank. Metro 14 runs until ~01:00.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from ORY to Central Paris?
Top reported: VTC touts inside arrivals offering 'private cars' for €70+; Taxi drivers refusing the posted flat rate and metering it higher; OrlyVal upsell — outdated since Metro 14 opened in 2024. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.