Transport in Paris 13 – OrlyVal

(Last Update: 13.05.2024 – Important note: People who will be in Paris between 20 July and 8 September 2024 should read the PARIS PASS 2024 note at the end of the article., because at that time, the cards mentioned in this article are not valid; only PARIS PASS 2024 will be used)

(IMPORTANT NOTE 2: Since the M2024 metro will be extended to Orly in June-July 14, people coming to Paris after that date may not need to read this article)

OrlyVal, Orly Airportbetween terminals in free As well as a rail system that carries passengers, it also takes you to the nearest public transport RER-Bwill deliver to Antony station of a paid one space shuttle name of the service. Charles de Gaulle Airport Free running between terminals CDGVALIt differs from .with this feature. While OrlyVal is an option to land in the city centre, if your flight lands in one of the Orly 1-2-3 terminals and you Navigo take the card OrlyBusIf you want to get to OrlyVal, then OrlyVal will be a useful means of transportation to reach Orly 1 from Orly 2-3-4. Although it is possible to walk from Orly 3 Terminal to Orly 4, it is entirely a matter of preference. As far as I know, Pegasus is currently down to Orly4, so your point is Navigo There will be no problem getting the card.

"Alright Orly AirportWhich is the most convenient option when going from 'to the city center?' If you ask, first to see other options the article in this link you need to read; Because everyone's needs, expectations, demands and priorities are different. Paris Municipality It also offered passengers different options.

“Why should I choose OrlyVal?” If you ask, I must first say this: OrlyVal, OrlyBusIt is more expensive than , and the point where it takes you to public transportation OrlyBusIt is much further from the point reached by . However, it is not without its advantages. First of all, because you will only use the rail system. You will not have any problems getting stuck in traffic and theoretically you will reach the transfer point Antony station at the specified time.

Of course, here is OrlyVal fault that you didn't, RER-B in his expeditions strike We have to assume that there are no such disruptions. Once upon a time, a Christmas return from holiday Orly AirportWhen we came to , and wanted to use OrlyVal, the flights stopped for a "technical reason", so we OrlyBusWe had to turn to . However, how OrlyVal saved lives during a rainy evening rush hour while we were on vacation.

However, such glitches are not very common; OrlyBus'to 11,50€ (NavigoEasy 10,30€) to OrlyVal instead of giving 11,30€ giving in a very short time RER-BYou will have achieved. (You can find current prices on the official website at the end of the article). After that, it means going to the city center. But there is something like this account book It is necessary to do. After all, Antony is in the 3rd zone on the Paris map, OrlyBustaken by Denfert-Rochereau is in zone 1; Of course, ticket prices may vary depending on where in Paris you go from these points. You need to make a separate calculation for all of these. For example Orly Airportfrom If you want to buy an OrlyVal ticket + RER-B ticket and go to the center, the total 14,50€ you are paying. If Defense If you are going to the side, then the price of the ticket you will buy is 16,30€ If you want to learn details about ticket types and zone information, Tickets and Transportation Cards You can read my article. Therefore, it is important to buy tickets directly from the box office according to your final destination and find out how much your journey will cost.

Bad news; Antony – Orly Airport If you want to use this means of transportation, it is a very expensive card. 1-5 zones Paris Visite No local or tourist transportation cards (except cardNavigo etc) Does not appear in OrlyVal, In any case, you have to buy an OrlyVal ticket and go to Antony that way. Depending on the coverage area of ​​your card, you can continue from there without paying any additional fee.

What if you're going to land on Orly4-1-2 rather than Orly3? How to find OrlyVal? After you exit the passport, collect your luggage and pass the customs area, the road will take you to the left in the welcome hall and thus you will have stepped into Paris. To reach OrlyVal, you need to go up to the upper floor and follow the arrows. To find your way, use the video above or by clicking this link You can watch all the details 😉

If you wish, you can buy your ticket from the vending machines or from the box office and enter the corridor that will take you to OrlyVal from the door on the right. When you continue straight ahead, OrlyVal will be waiting for you at the end of the road. If you go from the left, you will go towards Antony, if you go from the right, you will go towards Orly 4 terminal. Don't be surprised that there is no turnstile upon boarding...

OrlyVal, An automatically controlled driverless rail transport system. I'm sure those who travel abroad frequently have ridden similar vehicles. For example, I can't forget the one in New York; Just like there, it is possible to get on the train without buying a ticket and reach the station that will take you to public transportation, but since you accidentally came here without a ticket, you cannot pass through the turnstiles at the end :) So be careful, buy your ticket at the beginning of the journey and get on.

Actually OrlyVal It first departs from Orly 4 and stops at Orly 1-2-3 first.; from there RER-BIt reaches Antony station of . Therefore If your goal is just to go to the other terminal, you do not need to buy a ticket, because this part of the journey is free; To reach Antony, you have to pay the same fee regardless of which terminal you get on from.

Unless there is a problem, this journey takes around 10 minutes. When you get off at Antony, go through the turnstile with the ticket in your hand. RER You reach the platform of the station that will take you to the city, but if your ticket is valid up to this point, you must go out, otherwise you can theoretically go out with the ticket in your hand. RER Even though you can go wherever you want, you will not be able to exit the turnstiles at the point you reach. Of course, as a tourist, it is possible for you to accidentally exit after someone exiting the turnstile when you arrive, confused about what to do, but I would not recommend it at all, the penalty may be severe. That's why it's important to buy tickets based on your final destination from the very beginning of your journey.

The exact opposite applies for the return. First contact Antony with the relevant ticket and then click here Orly AirportYou pass through the turnstiles to go to . If you do not buy your ticket before coming from the city center, you may encounter a long queue to buy a ticket.

As I said, OrlyVal is for those who have time problems, or rather, in as fixed a time period as possible. Orly AirportA practical solution for those who want to go to; Otherwise, if you have the opportunity, it will be more enjoyable to have a comfortable airport transfer by taxi or Uber. Even If you are 3 people, due to fixed price within Paris taksi It may even cost almost the same.

I am trying to give as much information about the options as possible here and share my experiences with you about the details, and as I said, the issue of transportation and airport transfer in Paris can really vary from person to person, depending on where you will stay, the number of days, your budget, your expectations and your holiday concept; Of course, it is up to you to choose the one that suits you best among these options.

Especially if you go to Paris and come, believe me, after you land at the airport, you can put aside all the calculations you have made and say "I came to Paris at the beginning of forty years, let me enjoy it like thisI'm sure you'll get into the " mode; Whenever I plan a holiday abroad, I make careful calculations beforehand. My calculations are put aside after I reach the airport of my destination; I find myself trying to enjoy the moment every time :)

As long as you intend to travel;

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: orlyval.com

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