CDG to Orly at a glance
| Option | Time | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| RER B + Metro 14 (via Châtelet) | 75 to 90 min | about €14 | One or two travellers, light luggage |
| RER B + Orlyval (via Antony) | 75 to 90 min | about €14; Orlyval not included in the Navigo pass | If you prefer to avoid Châtelet |
| Taxi | 50 to 70 min | on the meter, no fixed fare for CDG-Orly | Groups of 3 to 4, lots of luggage |
| Private transfer booked in advance | same road | fixed price at booking | Late arrival, family |
| Hotel night between flights | – | depends on the hotel | More than 8 hours between flights |
Check the airport ticket fare on the RATP site before you travel.
The public transport route
From Terminal 1 or 2 take the RER B towards Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse or Robinson and get off at Châtelet-Les Halles (about 35 to 40 minutes). The change is long (corridors and stairs): allow 10 minutes with luggage. Then take line 14 to Aéroport d'Orly (about 25 minutes). There is no direct train between the two airports. The RER B is slowest at rush hour, and the last trains leave around midnight: see the Noctilien night bus for the night. The network is explained in Metro and RER in Paris.
Taxi or private transfer
The Paris taxi flat fare covers only trips between the airports and central Paris: between CDG and Orly the price is on the meter and depends on traffic (the périphérique, A1, A86 or A6). A private transfer booked in advance gives a fixed price and a driver who tracks your flight. Compare in Paris airport transfer: which offer.
Which margin between two flights
- Separate tickets (you collect your bags): at least 5 hours between landing at CDG and take-off from Orly. Count 45 to 60 minutes to get out, 1 hr 30 on the way, then bag drop before the desk closes.
- One ticket: the airline must help if the first flight is late; ask whether the airport change is covered.
- Strike or RER B incident: keep a fallback (taxi) and check traffic on the day.
- Night between flights: sleeping near the airport is safer than a midnight transfer: hotels near CDG or hotels near Orly.
If you have half a day
With more than 8 hours, Paris is 40 minutes away: read CDG layover: what to do in Paris.
FAQ
Is there a free shuttle between CDG and Orly? We did not find a regular free shuttle between the airports; the options are RER B with Metro 14, a taxi or a private transfer.
How long does it take? 75 to 90 minutes by public transport, 50 to 70 by road outside rush hour.
Is the Navigo pass valid? The Navigo covers the RER B and line 14 depending on the zones; Orlyval is a supplement.
Which margin should I keep? At least 5 hours with two separate tickets.
The Paris Authority editorial team, October 2026.
