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Orly features two airport terminals, the Orly Sud (south) and the Orly Ouest (west).
Orly is situated about 9 miles south of Paris. A taxi ride to the heart of the city takes approximately 20-45 minutes and costs FF120-200. Keep in mind that fares increase during the night and on Sundays and there is a FF charge for each suitcase. (The airport is closed from 12:30 AM to 4:30 AM.)
Airport Trains
The Orlyval automatic train departs from the airport every 10 minutes and connects with RER line B, which stops at the Denfert-Rochereau, St-Michel. Chatelet, and Gare du Nord Metro stations.
Buses
The Orlyrail is a shuttle bus that connects with the RER line C, which departs every 15 minutes and stops at the Gare de Austerlitz, St-Michel, Musee d’Orsay, Invalides, Champs de Mars-Tour Eiffel and Javel stations—FF47 (first class), FF31.50 (second class). The Orlybus runs to and from Place Denfert-Rochereau and depart every 15 minutes—FF35. The Jetbuses depart every 15 minutes and connect with the Metro line 7 at the Villejuif-Louis Aragon station—FF26.50.
Air France Buses
Buses run to and from the the Gare Montparnasse and from the Les Invalides Metro station and depart every 15 minutes—FF45. 24-hour info in five languages: TEL. 01 41 56 89 00.
**Private and Airport Shuttles**
Private shuttles to and from both airports are considerably less expensive than taxis, but they often pick up close to ten passengers at a time from different locations, which could take an extended period of time. Therefore, arrange your pick-up time accordingly. The Paris Shuttle runs to and from both airports at FF150 per single passenger, FF85 per person two or more (TEL. 01 43 90 91 91). The Airport Shuttle runs to and from both airports at FF120 per single passenger, FF89 per person two or more (TEL. 01 45 38 55 72). |
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