Essential facts for transfers from Paris Orly Airport to Louvre Museum
Updated 13/07/2026
The A6 motorway whisks you from Paris Orly Airport directly northwest toward central Paris in around 35 minutes. Pre-booking eliminates taxi queues and guarantees a driver holding your name at arrivals.
- Route
- Paris Orly Airport to Louvre Museum
- Distance
- 16.0 km / 9.9 miles
- Average travel time
- 0h 35min
- Starting price
- EUR 60.36
- Flight monitoring
- Real-time flight tracking — driver adjusts if delayed
- Waiting time
- 60 min free wait at arrivals, 15 min for other pickups
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What to know about the Paris Orly Airport → Louvre Museum route
Tolls, traffic windows and drop-off logistics that apply to this specific route.
Route: A6 Motorway, Toll-Free
The A6 Autoroute du Sud carries you from Orly northwestward into central Paris. This motorway section is toll-free. Central Paris low-emission zone (ZCR) compliance is included; your transfer meets all requirements weekdays 8 AM–8 PM and Sundays 10 AM–6 PM.
Traffic Windows & Timing
Off-peak (9:30 AM–5:30 PM, weekends): 35 minutes. Morning rush (8–9:30 AM weekdays): 45–60 minutes. Evening peak (5:30–7 PM weekdays): 50–65 minutes. Real-time monitoring ensures your driver adjusts ETA continuously from the moment you land.
Drop-Off at Louvre Museum
Primary drop-off is Carrousel du Louvre roundabout. Carrousel parking garage entrance (1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier) offers covered drop-off with direct museum access. Return pick-up: Place André Malraux, 5-minute walk from museum entrance. Night bookings confirmed with 24-hour notice.
Vehicles for Paris Orly Airport to Louvre Museum
Choose the right vehicle for your group size and comfort needs. All fares are fixed and include meet & greet.
Economy
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Prius or similar
EUR 60.36
Standard Sedan
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
EUR 90.09
First Class
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
EUR 162.17
First Class Van
Mercedes V-Class, Viano or similar
EUR 157.31
Standard Van
Mercedes Vito, Ford Custom or similar
EUR 92.86
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar — up to 12 pax
EUR 232.15
Transfer from Paris Orly Airport to Louvre Museum
Your driver collects you at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of your landing terminal and heads north on the A6 Autoroute du Sud, a toll-free route through the Île-de-France region. You'll pass the Montparnasse district and catch glimpses of Luxembourg Gardens as the motorway feeds into central Paris, crossing the Seine into the 1st arrondissement where the museum sits.
The 16 km journey typically takes 35 minutes off-peak, though morning rush (8–9:30 AM) and evening peak (5:30–7 PM) can stretch it to 45–60 minutes. Your driver monitors real-time traffic and adjusts your ETA constantly. You'll be dropped at the Carrousel du Louvre roundabout or the underground Carrousel parking entrance at 1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier, which connects directly into the museum—no street walking needed in bad weather.
Taxis from Orly charge metered fares (often €50–70 with surcharges) and queue unpredictably; Metro Line 14 is faster (€14, 25 minutes) but involves luggage navigation and stairs. A pre-booked private transfer eliminates waiting, guarantees a vehicle sized for your luggage, and includes all tolls and low-emission zone compliance at a fixed price—paying only once.




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