Orly lies south of Paris, but the best route to the Left Bank depends on the address, luggage and arrival time. A hotel near Denfert-Rochereau, an apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and a stay beside the Eiffel Tower do not have the same useful rail connection.
Compare metro line 14, Orlyval with the RER B, a Paris taxi and a pre-booked private transfer. Public transport prices below are full adult single fares for 2026; discounts and valid travel passes can change what you pay. The taxi reference is for a direct journey to Paris, while a PrivateDrive quote depends on the date, time, vehicle and options.
Metro line 14: choose the interchange for your address
Line 14 has served Aéroport d’Orly since June 2024. Île-de-France Mobilités gives about 25 minutes between the airport and central Paris as a reference journey time, not the time from an aircraft seat to your hotel. Allow separately for baggage, the walk to the station, any interchange and the final walk. Check the official line 14 information and the journey planner for your arrival.
Maison Blanche and Olympiades serve the 13th arrondissement directly. For Saint-Germain-des-Prés or Saint-Sulpice, one option is line 14 to Châtelet, then line 4 towards Bagneux-Lucie Aubrac. For École Militaire or La Tour-Maubourg, change from line 14 to line 8 at Madeleine, towards Balard. Pyramides is not a line 8 interchange. The best route may differ for your exact hotel.
The Ticket Paris Région <> Aéroports costs €14 at the full single fare in 2026. It covers the relevant rail journey, including permitted metro/RER connections. Check whether your existing pass covers the trip before buying another ticket.
Line 14 is accessible, but the complete route also depends on the connecting station, lifts in service and the final walk. With a wheelchair, a pushchair or heavy luggage, check the accessible itinerary and live lift status rather than assuming either the whole metro journey or a standard sedan will suit your needs.
Orlyval and the RER B: useful for Denfert and Saint-Michel
Orlyval connects the airport with Antony, where you change to a northbound RER B for Denfert-Rochereau or Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame. It remains a useful option when those stations are close to your destination. Choose a train serving your stop and check disruption notices for the date of travel.
The same €14 full-fare airport ticket covers an eligible Orlyval and RER journey in 2026. This is not an automatic supplement to every Navigo pass: check the titles accepted by Orlyval. Compare the complete itinerary, including the change at Antony, with line 14 in the official journey planner.
Orlybus no longer operates
Orlybus stopped operating from 3 March 2025. The RATP closure notice points travellers to line 14. Do not plan an arrival around a service shown in an older guide; check current alternatives and operating hours.
The regulated Paris taxi fare to the Left Bank
For a direct Paris taxi journey between Orly and the Left Bank, the 2026 flat fare is €36; the Right Bank fare is €45. The distinction between the banks remains. These are the airport flat fares, not a new day/night tariff. Applicable regulated supplements are separate: Paris taxi booking supplements are €4 for an immediate booking or €7 in advance, with a passenger supplement from the fifth passenger. The Service Public 2026 tariff notice sets out the rules.
At the airport, follow signs to the official taxi rank. A pre-booked licensed taxi is another option; the airport flat fare is not restricted to a particular time of day or to customers joining the rank. Check the fare and any applicable supplements, especially if your destination is outside Paris or your journey includes a requested detour.
A taxi and a private transfer share the road network. Traffic, incidents and the precise destination affect both; neither mode guarantees a shorter drive. For a departure, leave a margin based on current traffic and the airline’s check-in deadline.
What a PrivateDrive transfer includes
PrivateDrive offers Orly-Paris transfers from €120 in a Mercedes E-Class, €180 in an S-Class and €155 in a V-Class. These are starting prices; the quote for your date, time, route and options is confirmed before payment. Night pickups and event dates can cost more. Compare quotes for the same passenger count and luggage needs.
Airport pickups include flight monitoring, a meeting in the public arrivals area, luggage assistance and 60 minutes of waiting after actual landing, under the service conditions. Give your flight number and a reachable phone number, and contact the chauffeur if baggage or border checks delay you. Included waiting is not unlimited waiting.
Confirm your actual arrival sector, Orly 1, 2, 3 or 4, and the agreed meeting point. The guide to Orly’s current sectors and former terminal names explains why old South/West labels can be confusing.
Comparison for a direct Orly-Left Bank journey
| Mode | Connection | Time to allow | 2026 price reference | Door-to-door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro line 14 | Depends on your destination | Check the complete itinerary | €14 full adult single fare | No |
| Orlyval + RER B | Change at Antony | Check the complete itinerary | €14 full adult single fare | No |
| Paris taxi | None on a direct trip | Traffic-dependent | €36, applicable supplements separate | Yes |
| PrivateDrive | None on a direct trip | Traffic-dependent | From €120; dated quote | Yes |
Choose by destination and luggage
Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. Compare line 14 with a connection to line 4 against Orlyval-RER B to Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame. The useful station depends on the hotel, not just its arrondissement.
École Militaire and the Champ de Mars. Madeleine offers a line 14/line 8 connection. Check the final walk to the property and any lift requirements. A road transfer finishes at the agreed address, subject to local access restrictions.
Denfert-Rochereau. Orlyval and the RER B provide a route with one change at Antony. For another address in the 14th, compare the final connection or walk before deciding.
There is no universal winner. A solo traveller with light luggage may prefer rail; a group may find the regulated taxi fare attractive; a pre-booked chauffeur offers a chosen vehicle and an organised meeting. None of these choices makes traffic or disruption disappear. Our airport pricing guide explains the service differences, and the 72-hour Paris itinerary helps plan the rest of the stay.