Is there a direct train between Orly and Charles de Gaulle?
No. No train links the two airports directly, so by rail you would change in Paris or at Antony. A pre-booked transfer is the direct option, terminal to terminal.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) · Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Orly Airport to Charles de Gaulle
Pre-book a taxi or private transfer between Paris Orly and Paris Charles de Gaulle. See the fare for each vehicle before you pay.
Quick answers
Orly Airport to Charles de Gaulle: the short answers
These are the questions travellers ask most before changing airports in Paris.
What is the easiest way between the two airports?
A pre-booked transfer, terminal to terminal in about 45–60 minutes with no changes. By public transport the route is the RER B plus metro line 14 or the Orlyval, about 1 hour 15 minutes according to Paris Aéroport, with luggage and a change on the way, on one Paris Region ↔ Airports ticket (about €14 in 2026).
How long does the transfer take by road?
About 45–60 minutes for roughly 47 km, longer in weekday rush hours (about 7–9 am and 5–8 pm).
Is there a flat taxi fare between Orly and Charles de Gaulle?
No. Flat fares only cover journeys between each airport and Paris itself. Between the airports an official taxi uses the meter, with a minimum fare of €8. For the regulated fares themselves, read Orly taxi prices in 2026.
How much time should I allow if my flights are on separate tickets?
About 4.5 hours between landing at Orly and a short-haul flight from Charles de Gaulle, and about 5.5 hours before a long-haul flight. That is our planning rule, built from the times on this page, not an airline rule.
Which of the two airports works at night?
Charles de Gaulle operates day and night. Orly has a night curfew from about 23:30 to 06:00 that restricts flights, according to the Paris tourist office.
Compared
Three ways between Orly and Charles de Gaulle
Two by road, and the public route for comparison.
| Way to go | Time | What you pay | Who it suits | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer Global Airport Taxi | About 45–60 min by road | Shown in your quote, priced for the vehicle | Luggage, groups, tight connections, late hours | Terminal to terminal: name the Orly terminal you land at and the CDG terminal you need. |
| Official taxi | About 45–60 min by road | By the meter, because neither airport is in Paris itself | Unplanned trips | The minimum fare is €8. The flat fares only link each airport with Paris. |
| The public route | About 1 h 15 in total | About €14 per adult for the whole journey | A single traveller with a small bag and time to spare | The RER B with metro line 14 or the Orlyval, and a change on the way with your luggage. Only RER B trains that go to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle reach the airport. |
The public-route time and ticket are those published by Paris Aéroport and the Paris tourist office. Check RATP before you travel.
Your transfer
Orly to Charles de Gaulle by transfer, step by step
One ride, from one terminal to the next.
- Book with your flight detailsChoose Get Quote, enter Orly as the pick-up and Charles de Gaulle as the drop-off, then add the flight number that lands at Orly and the terminal you need at CDG.
- See the fare, then confirmYou see the fare for each vehicle before you pay. A confirmation email follows and our team confirms your journey.
- Meet your driver at OrlyDriver and vehicle details are shared before your journey, and the pickup follows your landing time.
- Terminal to terminalThe drive takes about 45 to 60 minutes. Your driver takes you to the CDG terminal you named, with no change of train and no luggage to carry through stations.
Connections
How long to allow if you are changing airports
Crossing Paris between two flights takes longer than the journey suggests.
| Situation | Time we suggest | How we built it |
|---|---|---|
| Short-haul flight out of CDG, separate tickets | About 4.5 hours | 1 hour to leave Orly + 1 h 15 to cross + 2 hours before departure, the airline’s usual advice |
| Long-haul flight out of CDG, separate tickets | About 5.5 hours | 1 hour to leave Orly + 1 h 15 to cross + 3 hours before departure |
| Checked bags on the Orly flight and separate tickets | Add 30–60 minutes | You must collect the bags and check them in again at CDG |
| One ticket for the whole trip | Ask your airline | The airline sets the minimum connection time and knows if the airports are linked |
These are our own planning figures, built from the journey times above, not an airline or airport rule. Your airline’s advice comes first.
Our vehicles
Our vehicles for changing airports
Luggage is what usually decides the vehicle when you cross Paris between two flights.
Saloon car
3 passengers, 3 bags
One or two travellers changing airports with cabin bags.
View vehicle →Executive car
3 passengers, 2 bags
A traveller who wants a calmer ride between flights.
View vehicle →Estate car
5 passengers, 4 bags
A family changing airports with up to four bags.
View vehicle →Van
8 passengers, 7 bags
A group with golf bags, skis or a lot of luggage.
View vehicle →8-seater minibus
8 seats
A small group moving between flights together.
View vehicle →16-seater minicoach
16 seats
A tour party connecting through Paris.
View vehicle →30-seater coach
30 seats
Teams and delegations on a tight connection.
View vehicle →50-seater coach
50 seats
The largest party, planned with its terminals in advance.
View vehicle →Tell us your party size and bag count so the right vehicle is allocated.
CDG terminals
Charles de Gaulle’s three terminals and who uses them
Your airline, not your destination, decides the terminal, so it matters when you tell us where to meet.
| Terminal | Who mainly uses it | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Mostly Star Alliance airlines, in a round building with satellite gates | The oldest terminal, easy to recognise by its shape |
| Terminal 2 (2A to 2G) | Air France and its SkyTeam partners, plus many other airlines across seven halls | 2E, 2F and 2G are Air France halls, easyJet uses 2D, and 2G is a separate building |
| Terminal 3 | Mostly charter and low-cost airlines | A simpler building, separate from the other two |
Terminal details from the Paris tourist office and Wikivoyage. Airlines move between terminals, so always confirm yours.
Compared
Orly or Charles de Gaulle: how the two airports compare
Useful if you are choosing a flight, or just curious why the transfers differ.
| Compared on | Paris Orly (ORY) | Charles de Gaulle (CDG) |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | South of the city, about 13 km from the centre | Roughly 25 km north-east of central Paris |
| Terminals | Four, numbered 1 to 4 | Three, with Terminal 2 split into halls 2A to 2G |
| At night | Night curfew, about 23:30 to 06:00 | Operates day and night |
| Official taxi flat fare to Paris | €45 Right Bank, €36 Left Bank | €56 Right Bank, €65 Left Bank |
| Typical road time into Paris | About 25 to 45 minutes | Usually 40 to 60 minutes, longer at peak times |
Flat fares from Service-Public. Road times are typical, not guaranteed.
The other direction
The same journey in reverse: Charles de Gaulle to Orly
Plenty of travellers fly in to Charles de Gaulle and out of Orly, or the other way round.
Meeting your driver at CDG
Give us the terminal and, for Terminal 2, the hall, such as 2E or 2F, as well as your flight number. CDG is large and its halls are far apart, so the exact meeting place matters more than at Orly.
Heading for an early flight from Orly
Orly’s flights start after the night curfew, and metro line 14 does not run before about 05:30. If you land at CDG late and fly from Orly early, a pre-booked transfer is usually the practical choice. Our late-night and early-morning guide has the details.
The road both ways
The distance is the same in both directions, about 47 km. An official taxi again runs on the meter, because the flat fares only link each airport with Paris, while a pre-booked transfer shows its fare before you pay.
Checklist
A self-transfer checklist for changing airports
Four moments where a connection between two airports usually goes wrong.
- Before you book the flightsLeave far more time than a normal connection, and check that no ticket is non-refundable if you miss the second flight.
- At the first airportCollect your bags, clear passport control if you must, and meet your driver. Do not leave the terminal until you know where the pickup is.
- On the roadWatch the clock against the second airline’s bag-drop closing time, not just against departure.
- At the second airportGo straight to check-in with your terminal and hall to hand, and keep your confirmation for any bag-drop queue.
The timings on this page are planning figures, not rules. Your airline’s advice comes first.
Day and night
Terminals, late hours and bag-drop deadlines
Details that change the plan.
Charles de Gaulle terminals
CDG has terminals 1, 2 (2A to 2G) and 3. Tell us yours when you book. Our Paris Charles de Gaulle taxi page has more on the airport.
Late hours
Charles de Gaulle runs day and night. Orly has a curfew from about 23:30 to 06:00. A late connection across the city is the strongest case for a pre-booked transfer. See our guide to Orly at night and early in the morning.
Bag-drop deadlines
Check the second airline’s bag-drop closing time and measure your journey against that, not just against the departure time. The planning figures in this guide already include a margin.
Questions
Orly to Charles de Gaulle: your questions answered
How far is Orly from Charles de Gaulle?
About 47 km by road. The drive normally takes 45 to 60 minutes, and longer in rush hour.
Is a taxi cheaper than the train for a group?
There is no flat fare between the airports, so a taxi is charged by the meter and a pre-booked transfer is priced for the vehicle. For a group of four, four airport tickets cost about €56. Compare that with your quote.
Which CDG terminal will I need?
CDG has terminals 1, 2 (2A to 2G) and 3. Your airline and flight decide. Tell us the terminal when you book, or check your ticket and the airline’s app.
What if my flight into Orly lands late?
Give us the number of the flight that lands at Orly. We follow it, and the pickup moves with the landing time. But a late landing eats into your connection, so allow more than the minimum in the table above.
Can I book a transfer from Charles de Gaulle to Orly instead?
Yes. Enter Charles de Gaulle as the pick-up, add your terminal and the flight number of the flight that lands there, and choose Orly as the drop-off. The pickup follows your landing time.
Which vehicle should I choose between the airports?
Add up your passengers and your large bags first. A saloon car takes 3 passengers and 3 bags, an estate car 5 and 4, and a van 8 and 7. Groups can choose a minibus or a coach.
Which Charles de Gaulle terminal will my flight use?
It depends on your airline. Terminal 1 is used mainly by Star Alliance airlines, Terminal 2 (halls 2A to 2G) by Air France, its SkyTeam partners and others, and Terminal 3 by charter and low-cost airlines. Check your ticket, because airlines can move.
How far is Charles de Gaulle from central Paris?
Roughly 25 km to the north-east. A taxi or transfer typically takes 40 to 60 minutes, and longer at peak times.
Is a taxi from Charles de Gaulle to Orly a flat fare?
No. The flat fares link each airport with Paris. Between the two airports an official taxi charges by the meter, and a pre-booked transfer is priced for the vehicle.
Does the transfer depend on train strikes or engineering works?
No. A pre-booked transfer goes by road, so a strike or engineering works on the RER do not change it, although road traffic still can. That is the main reason to choose a transfer when your second flight is at risk.
Can you drop me at a specific hall, such as Terminal 2E?
Name the terminal and the hall when you book, and we plan the drop-off for that entrance. Airport rules decide exactly where a vehicle may stop, so allow a few minutes to walk from the kerb.
Is a transfer safer than the train between two airports?
For a tight connection, yes. A pre-booked transfer does not depend on the RER B or on a change at Châtelet or Antony, goes terminal to terminal and follows your landing time. It cannot shorten the road, so still leave the generous gap suggested in this guide.
Book your Orly to Charles de Gaulle transfer
No train runs directly between the two airports, so the public route takes about an hour and a quarter on the RER B with metro line 14 or the Orlyval, and you carry your luggage through the changes. A pre-booked transfer goes terminal to terminal in about 45 to 60 minutes by road. Give us the number of the flight that lands at Orly, your terminal there and the CDG terminal you need, and Get Quote shows the fare for each vehicle before you pay. If your tickets are separate, leave a generous gap: our planning figure is about 4.5 hours before a short-haul flight and 5.5 before a long-haul one.
- Terminal to terminal
- Fare shown before you pay
- Flight-aware pickups
- From a saloon car to a coach