Paris Orly Airport (ORY) → Versailles transfer
Versailles is 30 km from Paris Orly Airport, and a private transfer there typically takes 39–49 minutes. Prices are usually around €65–85 for a standard car (1–3 passengers) and €85–115 for a minivan (up to about seven), and the exact price is shown before booking.
- From
- Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
- To
- Versailles
- Distance
- 30 km
- Typical drive
- 39–49 min
Both Orly and Versailles are on the southern side of the Paris region, so the trip stays in the suburbs and avoids the city centre completely. This makes Versailles one of the quickest destinations from Orly.
Which way does the driver go to Versailles?
From the airport the driver takes the A106 a short way north and then turns west onto the A86. This inner ring road passes Antony and the Bièvre valley before reaching Vélizy-Villacoublay. From there the last few kilometres lead into Versailles on the A86 or the N118 and N12, depending on traffic and on where your hotel is.
The weak spot on this route is the A86 around Vélizy, which is a known bottleneck on weekday mornings and late afternoons. Outside those hours the drive is usually close to the 39-minute end of the range.
Staying in Versailles
Versailles is a calm, elegant town built around the palace. Hotels are found near the château and the avenue de Paris, in the Notre-Dame quarter with its market, and in the Saint-Louis quarter to the south. A few hotels sit at the edge of the palace park.
Many visitors choose Versailles as a quieter base for a few days in Paris or arrive for a wedding or a conference. Travellers with a morning ticket for the palace often like to stay overnight so they do not depend on the traffic.
Tips for this route
- Direct to the palace
- If you land in the morning and want to visit the château first, the driver can drop you near the entrance. Arrange luggage storage with your hotel beforehand.
- Events and weddings
- For a group arriving for an event in Versailles, a minivan or a larger vehicle keeps everyone together.
- Weekends
- On weekends the A86 is usually quieter than on weekdays, but the area around the palace can be busy with visitors.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Orly to Versailles?
The 30 km drive typically takes 39–49 minutes on the A86 past Vélizy. On weekdays at rush hour it can take longer.
Is it faster to reach Versailles from Orly than from central Paris?
From Orly you do not have to cross the city, as the A86 links the two places directly through the southern suburbs. That usually keeps the trip under an hour.
What does a private car from Orly to Versailles cost?
Usually around €65–85 for a standard car with up to three passengers and €85–115 for a minivan. The exact price is shown before booking.
Can the driver take us straight to the Palace of Versailles?
Yes, you can give the palace as your destination and the driver will drop you as close to the entrance as the traffic rules allow.