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How to Get from Charles de Gaulle to Orly Airport

If you need to get from Charles de Gaulle to Orly Airport, you have several options. Below are three ways to get between airports in Paris:

Trains from Charles de Gaulle to Orly

Trains from CDG to Orly are called RER B trains. They are local suburban trains that go through the Paris city center. The journey involves a tram ride at the end that takes passengers from the Orly RER stop (called Antony) to the airport.

Buses from Charles de Gaulle to Orly

Buses from Charles de Gaulle to Orly Airport are operated by Air France. Their coaches are called Les Cars Air France, and they comfortable and offer ample luggage storage space in the hold.

Taxis from Charles de Gaulle to Orly

Taxis are an expensive way to get between airports in Paris, but they are fast and convenient if you have a lot of luggage and if there is no traffic en route.

Whichever way you choose, make sure to leave yourself plenty of time to make your connection.

Additionally, keep in mind that transport strikes are common in Paris, so make sure to check beforehand to make sure that your preferred method of transportation is operating on the day you need to get from Charles de Gaulle to Orly Airport.

Trains from Charles de Gaulle to Orly Airport

A380 at CDG
A380 at Charles de Gaulle

Trains from Charles de Gaulle to Orly Airport are an easy way to travel between your flights when you arrive in Paris. A suburban train called the RER runs between the airports in Paris. They are connected by line B.

To take the RER B train from Charles de Gaulle to Orly, follow signs to the RER stations in the airport terminals. Trains depart from Terminals 1 and 2. If you arrive at Terminal 3, you should take the RER from Terminal 1.

You must purchase your ticket before boarding the RER train to Orly. Ticket lines can be long and ticket machines at Charles de Gaulle Airport only accept chip-and-pin cards. If you are in a hurry to get to Orly, the bus may be a better option.

Tickets for RER trains from Charles de Gaulle to Orly cost 15.50 euros.

The RER stop for Orly Airport is called Antony. From there you can take the Orlyval tram the rest of the way to the airport.

Trains from Charles de Gaulle to Orly Airport’s RER stop take around 60 minutes, and the Orlyval takes 8 minutes. Try to leave yourself at least 90 minutes to make the journey, as connection times may vary.

Trains from Orly to Charles de Gaulle Airport

Taking a train from Orly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is an easy way to travel between the city’s two main airports when you arrive in France.

Rail services on this route are run on a suburban train called the RER. The line that runs between the airports is line B.

To take the RER B train from Orly to Charles de Gaulle Airport, first take the Orlyval tram to the Antony RER B station near the airport. To do this, follow signs to the Orlyval in the arrivals halls and board the tram at the stop.

Orlyval trams depart every 4 to 7 minutes and take 8 minutes to reach the Antony RER station.

You can purchase a combined ticket for the Orlyval and the RER for 15.50 euros. Tickets can be bought at the airport.

When the Orlyval tram arrives at the Antony RER B train station, you can transfer to a train to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Make sure to board the correct train, as not all RER B trains go all the way to CDG. The signs above the platforms will indicate which stations the train will stop at.

Trains from Orly to Charles de Gaulle Airport take approximately 60 minutes each way and arrive at Terminals 1 and 2. If your flight departs from Terminal 3, you can alight at Terminal 1 and connect there.