How do you transfer between Charles de Gaulle and Orly?
There is no single direct rail line between the two Paris airports, so a transfer normally means a change of train in the city or a direct coach or taxi. The two airports handle different route networks, so some connecting itineraries route passengers between them.
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How it works
Rail transfers typically combine RER B from Charles de Gaulle with RER B and Orlyval or a bus toward Orly, changing at a station such as Antony or within central Paris. Direct coach and shuttle services also run between the airports for passengers who prefer not to change trains with luggage.
Commonly mixed up with
A same-airport transfer within one terminal complex is not the same journey as moving between Charles de Gaulle and Orly, which are separate airports on opposite sides of the city.
How do you transfer between Charles de Gaulle and Orly?
| Knowledge, Paris | Travel and visit |
|---|---|
| Short answer | There is no single direct rail line between the two Paris airports, so a transfer normally means a change of train in the city or a direct coach or taxi. The two airports handle different route networks, so some connecting itineraries route passengers between them. |
| How it works | Rail transfers typically combine RER B from Charles de Gaulle with RER B and Orlyval or a bus toward Orly, changing at a station such as Antony or within central Paris. Direct coach and shuttle services also run between the airports for passengers who prefer not to change trains with luggage. |
| Commonly mixed up with | A same-airport transfer within one terminal complex is not the same journey as moving between Charles de Gaulle and Orly, which are separate airports on opposite sides of the city. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Is there a direct train between the airports?
- No single line runs directly between them, so a change is required.
- How long does the transfer take?
- Journey time depends on the route chosen and connections, and varies through the day.
- Are shuttle buses available?
- Direct coach and shuttle options run between the two airports.
- Should I allow extra time for luggage?
- Changing trains with luggage takes longer than a direct road transfer.
- Where do I check current routes?
- Paris Aéroport publishes current transfer options between its airports.
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