Paris Orly Airport (ORY) → Paris city centre transfer
From Paris Orly Airport to the centre of Paris is 24 km, and a private transfer typically takes 60–75 minutes. Prices are usually around €60–80 for a standard car (1–3 passengers) and €80–110 for a minivan (up to about seven), and the exact price is shown before booking.
- From
- Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
- To
- Paris city centre
- Distance
- 24 km
- Typical drive
- 60–75 min
You enter Paris from the south, so the Left Bank districts, Montparnasse and the Latin Quarter come first, while addresses near the Opéra, the Marais or Montmartre need extra time through the city.
From the A6 to the southern gates of Paris
After leaving the airport on the A106, the driver joins the A6 heading north past Rungis and Chevilly-Larue. The motorway divides into two branches before the city: one reaches the périphérique at Porte d'Orléans, the other at Porte d'Italie. Which one is used depends on your address and on the traffic reports at that moment.
The motorway section usually moves well outside rush hour. The time adds up after the city gate, where avenues such as Avenue du Général Leclerc or Avenue d'Italie lead through the 14th and 13th arrondissements with traffic lights, buses and delivery vans.
How the drive differs by district
- Left Bank and Montparnasse
- The 13th, 14th, 5th, 6th and 15th arrondissements are the closest part of the city to Orly and are often reached first.
- Around the Eiffel Tower
- The 7th and 15th are reached either through the city from Porte d'Orléans or along the western périphérique, depending on traffic.
- Right Bank
- The Louvre, Opéra, Marais and Champs-Élysées areas mean crossing the Seine, which usually puts you at the upper end of the typical drive time.
- Northern districts
- Montmartre or the area around Gare du Nord are furthest from Orly. At busy times the périphérique may be quicker than driving through the centre.
Arriving at a Paris hotel or apartment
Many Paris hotels sit on narrow one-way streets where a car can only stop briefly in front of the entrance. Your driver will get as close as the street allows and help unload the luggage. For a rented apartment, send the exact address with the building code or courtyard details, as the entrance is not always on the main street.
If you plan to arrive on a weekday between about 16:30 and 19:30, expect the slower end of the range. Arrivals late in the evening are usually much quicker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Orly to central Paris take?
Typically 60–75 minutes for 24 km. The motorway part is short, and most of the time is spent in city traffic after Porte d'Italie or Porte d'Orléans.
How much is a private car from Orly to Paris?
Usually around €60–80 for a standard car with up to three passengers and €80–110 for a minivan for up to about seven. The exact price for your address is shown before booking and does not change for traffic.
Is Orly or another airport closer to my hotel on the Left Bank?
Orly is on the south side of Paris, so hotels in the 5th, 6th, 13th, 14th and 15th arrondissements are generally the quickest to reach from here.
Can the driver stop at two addresses in Paris?
The transfer is private, so a second stop can often be arranged. Mention it when booking so it is included in the agreed price.
What if my apartment is in a pedestrian street?
The driver stops at the nearest point where a car may legally stop and helps with the luggage. Send any access details with your booking.