Paris Orly is 14 km from the city center. France uses the Euro. Here's every option with real prices.
Ultra-budget: Tram T7 + Metro — 4.35 EUR
The cheapest way into Paris. Take Tram T7 from Orly to Villejuif-Louis Aragon, then Metro line 7 into the center. A single ticket (Navigo Easy or t+ ticket) costs 4.35 EUR and covers the full journey including the transfer.
Downside: takes 50-60 minutes and isn't great with luggage. But the price is unbeatable.
Mid-range public transport: OrlyBus — ~11 EUR
Direct bus from Orly to Denfert-Rochereau (Metro 4, 6 / RER B). Takes 30-40 minutes, runs every 10-15 minutes. Great if your hotel is on the Left Bank near Montparnasse.
Mid-range public transport: Orlyval + RER B — 12-14 EUR
The Orlyval shuttle to Antony station, then RER B into central Paris. Faster than the tram but significantly more expensive. Takes 35-45 minutes total to Chatelet-Les Halles.
For two people: 24-28 EUR. At that price, a taxi starts looking competitive.
The best deal: Flat-rate taxi — 35 or 44 EUR
Paris taxis from airports use government-set flat rates:
| Bank | Flat rate |
|---|---|
| Left Bank (Rive Gauche: 5e, 6e, 7e, 13e, 14e, 15e) | 35 EUR |
| Right Bank (Rive Droite: 1er, 2e, 3e, 4e, 8e, 9e, 10e, 11e, 16e, 17e, 18e, 19e, 20e) | 44 EUR |
These prices are fixed by law. No supplements for luggage, extra passengers, Sundays, or holidays. The driver cannot charge more. Tips are optional (5-10% if you feel like it).
For 2 people, a taxi to the Left Bank costs 17.50 EUR each — only a few euros more than the Orlyval per person, with door-to-door service.
Premium: Private transfer
| Vehicle | Price to city center |
|---|---|
| Sedan (1-3 pax) | 40-55 EUR |
| Minivan (4-6 pax) | 55-75 EUR |
| Business sedan | 55-75 EUR |
| Van (7-8 pax) | 70-90 EUR |
Slightly more than a taxi but includes meet-and-greet at arrivals, flight tracking, and child seats on request.
Beyond Paris
| Destination | Public transport | Taxi / Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Versailles | ~8 EUR (tram/bus/RER) | 55-75 EUR |
| Disneyland Paris | ~15 EUR (RER/bus, 1.5-2h) | 70-95 EUR |
| Fontainebleau | ~12 EUR (bus/train) | 60-80 EUR |
| Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | ~20 EUR (RER B, 1.5h) | 80-110 EUR |
The math: when does a taxi beat public transport?
| Group size | Tram T7+Metro | Orlyval+RER | Taxi (Left Bank) | Per person taxi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 4.35 EUR | 13 EUR | 35 EUR | 35 EUR |
| 2 people | 8.70 EUR | 26 EUR | 35 EUR | 17.50 EUR |
| 3 people | 13.05 EUR | 39 EUR | 35 EUR | 11.67 EUR |
| 4 people | 17.40 EUR | 52 EUR | 35 EUR | 8.75 EUR |
For 3-4 people, the taxi is cheaper per person than the Orlyval. And it's door-to-door. The flat-rate taxi is genuinely one of the best deals in Parisian transport.
Bottom line
Paris Orly has a great range of prices. Solo budget travelers: take the tram at 4.35 EUR. Couples and groups: the flat-rate taxi at 35-44 EUR is surprisingly excellent value. Families: a transfer with child seats adds a little but removes all the stress of navigating the Paris transit system with kids.