CDG to Orly - How long by taxi?
May 10th, 2002, 05:07 AM
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CDG to Orly - How long by taxi?
I will be flying into CDG, due to arrive at 8:15 am. I need to get to Orly to catch a flight that leaves there at 10:45 am. Does anyone know if this is feasible? I know, some will ask, why not get the flight from CDG to wherever it is your are going. However, due to cost, the flight is MUCH cheaper from Orly. Any helpful suggestions or advice will be greatly appreciated.
May 10th, 2002, 06:47 AM
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Hi, Dena. Have a look at this site:<BR><BR>http://www.adp.fr/webadp/a_cont01_an.nsf/$$Affich?ReadForm&cle=X500<BR><BR>It is a map that shows the various means of getting from the airports into Paris and between CDG and Orly. If you then click on "Links between Orly and Ch. de Gaulle airports" on the left, you will see more detailed information about your options. There are basically 3: RER + Orlyval, Air France bus and taxi, including departure times and locations, frequency and costs.<BR><BR>Assuming your flight arrives on time and you can get through customs fairly quickly, you should be able to make it. If I were you, I think I would opt for the RER since it is not affected by road traffic. At the time you will be traveling, the routes between CDG and Orly could still be pretty congested with morning rush-hour traffic which would slow down either a bus or a taxi. Mind you, I don't have personal experience to rely on here. (I think I took the bus once several years ago, but don't really remember how long it took.) Maybe someone else can relate a recent experience that will help you decide. Good luck and bon voyage!
May 10th, 2002, 08:01 AM
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What day are you arriving? If it's a weekday, road trafic can be very bad at this hour. The RER train trip takes 1:15 minutes, and involves a change at Antony to take the Orly VAL, but on a weekday this will most likely be faster than taxi or bus. Allowing for check-in at Orly, it seems possible but awfully close to me.<BR>If I were you, I'd try to get a flight later in the afternoon.
May 10th, 2002, 09:05 AM
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Hi Louis! I will be arriving on a Sunday morning, does that make a difference? I sure hope so. I am not sure about the RER due to luggage. How will the traffic be on a Sunday morning? I look forward to your reply and thanks for the help. Any one else with experience, please feel free to reply.
