Paris with kids is magical — the Eiffel Tower, boat rides on the Seine, crepes on every corner. Getting from Orly to your hotel with the family just needs the right transport choice.

Public transport with kids: the honest truth

Metro line 14

The best public transport option for families since it reached Orly in June 2024. Step-free, direct, and about 25 minutes to Chatelet. It runs on the Ticket Paris Region - Aeroports (14 EUR, 7 EUR reduced). No changes, no stairs, room for a stroller.

Tram T7 + Metro

A tram, then a metro transfer, then more metro, all with luggage and kids: 50-60 minutes with stairs, crowds, and potential meltdowns. Ile-de-France Mobilites also marks its Bus-Tram and Metro-Train-RER tickets as not valid to or from the airports, so the old cheap-workaround pricing is not something to count on. Skip it with young children.

Orlyval + RER B

Faster (35-45 min) than the tram but involves a small automated train, a platform change at Antony, then the RER. The Orlyval is tiny and gets crowded. With a stroller and suitcases, you'll be that family blocking the aisle. Line 14 has made this route largely unnecessary.

OrlyBus

Gone. The OrlyBus was withdrawn on 3 March 2025. If you've read elsewhere that it's the roomy family-friendly bus to Denfert-Rochereau, that advice is out of date.

Flat-rate taxi with kids

The flat-rate taxi (36-45 EUR) is excellent for families of 3-4:

Door-to-door, no connections
Price is fixed regardless of traffic or luggage
Standard Paris taxis fit 2 adults + 2 kids comfortably

The catch: French taxis don't carry child seats. Children under 10 must legally use a child restraint, but taxis have an exemption. If you want proper car seats for safety, you need a transfer.

Transfer with kids (best for young families)

Family setup	Vehicle	Child seats	Price to Paris
2 adults + 1 child	Sedan + 1 seat	Available	see the current price in our search
2 adults + 2 children	Minivan + 2 seats	Available	55-75 EUR
2 adults + 3+ children	Large minivan	Available	65-90 EUR

Why families choose transfers:

Child seats provided — infant, toddler, booster — specify when booking
Minivan space — actually fits the stroller, luggage, and kids without Tetris skills
Driver meets you at arrivals — no navigating Orly with kids and bags
Fixed price — 5-15 EUR more than a taxi, but includes child seats and meet-and-greet

Heading to Disneyland from Orly

Many families fly into Orly specifically for Disneyland Paris (55 km east). Your options:

Option	Price	Time	Family-friendly?
Transfer (minivan)	Fixed, quoted at booking	50-60 min	Excellent
Taxi	Metered - no flat rate applies	50-60 min	OK, no child seats
Public transport (line 14 / RER + shuttle)	Several changes	1.5-2 hours	Painful with kids

For families with luggage going straight to Disney: book a transfer. A transfer (see the current price in our search) is worth every cent versus 1.5 hours of public transport changes with exhausted children.

Paris tips for families from Orly

Left Bank hotels are closest to Orly and cheapest to reach by taxi (36 EUR flat)
The 5th and 6th arrondissements are walkable and family-friendly — Jardin du Luxembourg is a must with kids
Avoid rush hour (7:30-9:30 AM, 5-8 PM) — Paris traffic doubles the ride time
Car seats: If renting a car later, bring your own or book one with the rental. French rental companies charge 10-15 EUR/day for child seats

Our advice

For families with young children who need car seats: book a minivan transfer see the current price in our search. For families with older kids (no car seats needed) and moderate luggage: the flat-rate taxi at 36-45 EUR is genuinely excellent value. If you do want public transport, Metro line 14 is now the one worth using - step-free and about 25 minutes.

Paris Orly with kids: getting to your hotel without the drama