TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN PARIS AIRPORTS AND CITY CENTER
You will touch down at one of Paris’ major airports, Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Paris-Orly. The airports are all within easy reach of the capital.
From Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris city center
This airport is located 23 km to the north of Paris by the A1 motorway
By Cars Air France
Line 2 to Paris Etoile/Champs-Élysées via the Porte Maillot
Every day from 05:45 am to 11:00 pm, every 30 minutes.
Estimated time* of the journey CDG Airport – Paris Etoile/Champs Elysées : 1 hour
Line 4 to Montparnasse station via Gare de Lyon station
Every day from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm, every 30 minutes.
Estimated time* of the journey CDG Airport – Paris Montparnasse station : about 1 hour 15 minutes
For both Line 2 and Line 4, departure from :
- Terminal 1, exit 32 (arrivals level)
- Terminal 2A and 2C, exit C2
- Terminal 2B and 2D, exit B1
- Terminal 2E and 2F, exit E8 or F9 (arrivals level)
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* The journey time and timetable are given for reference only and can be subject to traffic conditions.
By Taxi
Several taxi stations dedicated to each terminal. Expect an average fare of €45 during the day (7am to 7pm) and €50 at the night rate (7pm to 7am and on Sundays and public holidays), for a journey into central Paris in normal traffic conditions.
From Paris-Orly Airport to Paris city center
This airport is located 14 km to the south of Paris by the A6 motorway.
Practical information about the airport: Paris Airports
By Cars Air France
Line 1 to Paris Etoile/Champs-Élysées via Montparnasse station and the Invalides
every day from 6am to 11.40pm, every 20 minutes.
Estimated time* of the journey Orly Airport – Paris Etoile/Champs Elysées : about 1 hour
Departure from :
- Orly-South terminal, exit L
- Orly-West terminal, exit C (arrivals level)
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* The journey time and timetable are given for reference only and can be subject to traffic conditions.
By Orlybus
Orlybus to Place Denfert-Rochereau
Every day from 6am to 11.30pm, every 15 to 20 min.
Departure from :
- Orly-South terminal, exit H
- Orly-West terminal, exit J (arrivals level)
More information about Orlybus
By Taxi
Several taxi stations dedicated to each terminal. Expect an average fare of €25 during the day (7am to 7pm) and €30 at the night rate (7pm to 7am and on Sundays and public holidays), for a journey into central Paris in normal traffic conditions.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
METRO (There are two Metro Stations near the Institute) :
Duroc : Lines 
Falguière : Line 
BUS (There are two Bus Stations):
Maine-Vaugirard : Bus 
Hôpital des Enfants Malades : Bus 
