Le Bus Direct (previously Les Cars Air France) permanently stopped operating in 2020 and has not been replaced!
Le Bus Direct coaches (previously Les Cars Air France) were luxury airport shuttle buses that provided easy transportation from downtown Paris to Aéroport Orly (ORY) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The Le Bus Direct coaches usually ran when trains were on strike! However, these buses permanently stopped operating on 1 April 2020 and were not replaced by a similar limousine bus service to central Paris.
For current transportation to Paris airports, see:
- Public Transportation to Charles de Gaulle Airport (RER B only, as the Roissybus was cancelled in March 2026!)
- Public Transportation to Orly Airport (Metro 14 or Orlyval best, bus 183 cheapest)
- Transferring between Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport in Paris by public transportation.
- Transportation to Paris Beauvais Airport
Best Alternatives to Le Bus Direct (Paris Airport Transport Today)
- RER B to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Metro 14 / Orlyval to Orly Airport (ORY)
- Private transfers (groups / luggage / odd hours)
- Taxi (fairly expensive)
Public Transportation to Airports in Paris in 2026
Public transportation to Paris airports uses a standard Paris Region <> Airports Ticket, valid on metro, RER, and regional trains across the Paris area.
- Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): RER B trains are best. Buses are cheap but slow.
- Private airport transfers are most comfortable after long flights to go directly to final destinations.
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY): Metro 14, Orlyval from Antony (RER B), or bus 183.
- ↔ Transfer between CDG and ORY by train.
- Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA): cheap flights but long transfers.
- Which Paris airport is best?
- Older services like Le Bus Direct and RoissyBus no longer operate.
- Guide to Paris public transport tickets and prices.
→ Always check routes at RATP or IDF Mobilités.
What was Le Bus Direct (previously Les Cars Air France)?
For nearly a century, until 2020, limousine buses were a popular way to travel from various Parisian airports to central Paris. Le Bus Direct (previously Les Cars Air France) was a very comfortable and convenient option for passengers from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle and Aéroport Orly to downtown Paris. Le Bus Direct coaches also provided the best transit option for travel between Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports.
On 1 April 2020 (no joke), the Le Bus Direct (previously Les Cars Air France) coach transfer services from Parisian airport to central Paris were permanently canceled. Since then, the Orlybus and Roissybus services have also been cancelled. No similar bus services exist now between Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and central Paris. The trains are generally the best option, or book private transfers in advance.
Le Bus Direct (Les Cars Air France) was a lifesaver during transportation strikes. As a private transit service, it was rarely affected by strike action.
The ORY↔CDG transfer bus was particularly useful. Now, the easiest way to transfer between Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airports is by RER B train and the Metro (or Orlyval).
Le Bus Direct coaches were a comfortable option, especially for solo travelers. Small groups may find better value in pre-booked private airport shuttle minibus services – but do compare prices first. Public transportation options to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports are plentiful and cheaper but often take longer and require some transfers not designed with luggage schlepping intercontinental passengers in mind.
Le Bus Direct Paris (Permanently Discontinued!)
FAQ: Le Bus Direct Paris
Is Le Bus Direct still running?
No. Le Bus Direct (formerly Les Cars Air France) permanently stopped operating on 1 April 2020 and has not been replaced.
What replaced Le Bus Direct in Paris?
No direct replacement bus service exists. Most travelers now use public transportation to Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly Airport transport options.
Is there a direct bus from Paris to CDG Airport?
No dedicated airport shuttle bus like Le Bus Direct currently operates. The RER B train is usually the best public transportation option.
What is the cheapest way to get to CDG or Orly?
The cheapest option is public transportation: the RER B train for Charles de Gaulle Airport and Metro or bus connections for Orly Airport.
What is the easiest way to travel between CDG and Orly airports?
The easiest option is usually a combination of train and metro. See this guide on transferring between Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports for details.