Airport Bus
Buses from Orly Airport to Paris are an efficient and relatively inexpensive mode of transport. Airport buses leave from the bus stops outside of the arrivals halls. They stop at several locations in the Paris city center, usually at major landmarks, train stations, or metro stations.
The travel time from Orly Airport to Paris ranges from 30 to 45 minutes. The length of the journey ultimately depends on traffic and your final destination in the city.
Air France and Orlybus both offer bus services from Orly Airport to Paris. Below is a comparison of their offerings.
Air France Buses from Orly Airport to Paris
Les Cars Air France, as they’re called, are nice coaches with air conditioning. They run every 15 to 30 minutes from 6:00 to 23:40.
Buses offer stops at Gare Montparnasse, Invalides, and Place de l’Etoile. If you don’t have luggage in the hold, you can also get off at Porte d’Orleans and Duroc.
Tickets cost 12 euros one-way or 20 euros round-trip. Discounts are available for children, students, and groups of four or more. You can purchase bus tickets at the Les Cars Air France ticket machines in Orly Airport or online in advance for a discount.
Orlybus from Orly Airport to Paris
Orlybus offers direct buses from Orly Airport to Place Denfert-Rochereau. Buses are basic city buses and they run every 10 to 20 minutes from 6:00. The last departure takes place at 23:30 from Monday to Thursday and on Sundays and public holidays, and at 00:30 on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before public holidays. The journey takes 30 minutes, or longer if there is traffic.
Tickets for the Orlybus from Orly Airport to Paris cost 7.20 euros each way. You can buy tickets on board the bus or online in advance.