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CDG to Paris →✈️ Airport-to-airport guide · Checked 15 July 2026
CDG to Orly Transfer
Is There Still a Free Shuttle?
No — the free Air France shuttle between CDG and Orly no longer exists. Les Cars Air France / Le Bus Direct stopped in 2020 and never returned. Today your real options are RER B + Metro 14 (75-100 min), a taxi (€80-110), or a pre-booked private transfer with flight tracking.
✓ Fixed price before you fly
✓ Flight tracking
✓ Terminal meeting point
✓ Luggage included
CDG ↔ Orly in 2026: All Real Options Compared
About 40 km separate the two airports — and no direct public link exists
| Option | Published fare | Time | Changes | Luggage-friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚐 Pre-booked private transfer | Live quote (fixed) | 50-80 min* | ✓ None | ✓ Yes |
| 🚆 RER B + Metro 14 | ≈€25 combined | 75-100 min | ✗ 1-2 changes | ~ Stairs & crowds |
| 🚕 Taxi (metered) | €80-110 | 50-80 min* | ✓ None | ✓ Yes |
| 🚌 Air France shuttle | Discontinued 2020 | — | — | — |
*Road times vary with traffic on the A86/A6. Public-transport fares and timetables change; verify before travel.
What Happened to the Air France Shuttle?
For decades, Les Cars Air France (rebranded Le Bus Direct in 2016) ran coaches linking CDG, Orly and central Paris — including the famous Line 3 directly between the two airports. Many travellers also remember a free Air France connecting bus for passengers with same-ticket connections.
The entire service was suspended in spring 2020 and never resumed. Le Bus Direct is permanently closed. In 2026 there is no free shuttle, no Air France coach, and no direct public bus between CDG and Orly. Searches for "navette Air France" or "free CDG Orly shuttle" lead only to outdated pages.
Your real options today
- Public transport: RER B from CDG towards Paris, change at Châtelet–Les Halles (or Saint-Michel) to Metro 14, direct to Orly. About 75-100 minutes; roughly €25 in combined airport fares. Manageable with light luggage, tiring with a family's worth.
- Taxi: metered between airports (the fixed Paris fares don't apply airport-to-airport) — typically €80-110 and 50-80 minutes depending on traffic.
- Pre-booked private transfer: fixed price confirmed before you fly, driver tracks your inbound flight, meets you at arrivals, and drives terminal-to-terminal in 50-80 minutes. Usually the safest choice with a connecting flight and luggage.
Connecting flight? Calculate your margin
Airlines treat CDG and Orly as separate airports with no protected connection. If you booked two separate tickets, a missed second flight is your problem — so build in margin:
- Minimum realistic door-to-door transfer: 1h30 with a car, 2h by public transport.
- Add baggage reclaim (30-45 min) and check-in cut-off at the second airport (45-60 min).
- Safe total between scheduled landing and next departure: 4 hours minimum.
Meeting point & real-time coordination
With a pre-booked transfer, your confirmation states the exact arrivals meeting point at your CDG or Orly terminal. The driver follows your flight in real time, waits with a name sign, and direct phone/WhatsApp contact is shared for the day — critical when a tight connection depends on it. Use the chat bubble on this site for help at any time.
CDG ↔ Orly: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free shuttle between Orly and Charles de Gaulle?
No. The free Air France connecting bus and the paid Le Bus Direct coaches all stopped in 2020 and never returned. No free or direct public shuttle links the two airports in 2026.
Does Air France still run a navette between the airports?
No. Les Cars Air France / Le Bus Direct is permanently closed. Air France provides no inter-airport bus, even for its own passengers. Check your booking conditions if you have a same-ticket connection.
What is the cheapest way from CDG to Orly?
Public transport: RER B + Metro 14, roughly €25 in combined airport fares and 75-100 minutes. Cheapest, but with 1-2 changes, stairs and rush-hour crowds.
What is the fastest way from CDG to Orly?
By road outside rush hour: taxi or pre-booked private transfer, 50-80 minutes terminal to terminal. A pre-booked transfer adds a fixed price and flight tracking, which matters for connections.
Is there a direct train between the airports?
No. Every rail route passes through central Paris (RER B + Metro 14, or Orlyval via Antony). No direct CDG-Orly rail link exists in 2026.
How much margin do I need between flights at CDG and Orly?
Plan at least 4 hours between scheduled landing and the next departure: transfer time (1h30-2h), baggage reclaim, and the second airport's check-in cut-off.
Sources and verification
Public-transport routes and fares were checked against the official Île-de-France Mobilités network information and Paris Aéroport access pages. Le Bus Direct's closure dates from 2020 and the service has not resumed. Fares and timetables change; verify before travel.
Editorial note: reviewed by Airport Shuttle Paris on 15 July 2026. Private-transfer prices must be confirmed in the live booking quote.
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