Transfers from Orly Airport to Château de Versailles

Taking a taxi from Orly Airport to Palace of Versailles is a quick and easy way to travel. The journey will only take about 30 minutes. Coming from Orly to Versailles, you have to drive for more than 30 minutes. The car then begins the journey by crossing some avenues and streets before passing through Thiais and Rungis. The driver then takes the A86 (Peripherique de l'Ile-de-France) to Versailles and Fresnes. Continue on the N12 / A13 leading to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Rueil-Malmaison and Versailles. The driver still has to take a right on Rue du Pont Colbert before entering Versailles.

• • Time taken: 30 minutes

Another transport option is to take the train from Orly Airport to Versailles. All train transport options require changes and are not recommended for groups with heavy luggage or young children. Paris has an extensive train network and while there are a range of routes that will get you from Orly Airport to Versailles, this option is the most straightforward. Begin by boarding the T7 tram at Orly Airport and taking it o La Fraternelle. From here, walk for 3 minutes until you arrive at the closest RER station, Rungis-la-Fraternelle. Take an RER C train from here Massy-Palaiseau, where you can swap to an RER C train to Gare de Versailles Chantiers. Once there, you will need to either walk or arrange alternative transport to your final destination.

• • Time taken: 1 hour

The third and final option is to get a bus from Orly to Versailles. To do this, you will need to get an Ouibus or Direct 1 bus to Gare de Montparnasse. Once here, swap to the N Gare de Plaisir Grignon which will take you to Gare de Versailles Chantiers. The cost will vary depending on the bus service.

• • Time taken: 30 - 60 minutes