Orlyval

What Orlyval does

Orlyval Service (legal name: Orlyval Service SA) is a French private limited company operating the automated metro shuttle connecting Paris-Orly Airport terminals (Orly 1,2,3 and Orly 4) to Antony station on the RER B line, providing the only direct rail link between Paris-Orly and central Paris. Founded on 2 October 1991, the company is 99% owned by RATP Dev and 1% by SNCF, with the automated infrastructure owned by RATP. The service runs daily from 6:00 to 23:35 with a 7-minute 30-second interval and a 6-minute journey time, transporting approximately 3 million passengers annually across a fleet of 8 two-car trains covering 700,000+ km per year.

The company's core product is the automated shuttle service, distinguished by France's first airport-connection automated metro and by the world's first LCD 'Vitres Communicantes' (communicating windows) installed on its trains in 2021, which provide real-time flight and passenger information. Supporting services include 3 commercial agencies at the stations, 27 automatic ticket vending machines, free inter-terminal transfers within Orly, full accessibility accommodations, and lost-and-found coordination with Paris Aéroport and RATP.

Orlyval's revenue model is transaction-based (14€ Paris Région <> Aéroports full fare, 7€ reduced fare) with a B2B subscription layer (86.40€ monthly pass for airport personnel) and growing integration with the Île-de-France Mobilités unified ticketing system. Since 2025–2026, the company has been folded into the IDFM airport tariff scheme and accepts Navigo Liberté+ (June 2026), Paris Visite multi-day passes, and the Paris-CDG transfer title. Distribution is omnichannel: 3 agencies, 27 ticket machines, RATP/SNCF network sales points, Île-de-France Mobilités and Bonjour RATP mobile apps, and direct station access within Orly terminals. The customer base is primarily individual air travelers, with a secondary segment of airport personnel commuters.

Name

Orlyval

Legal name

Orlyval Service

Website

https://orlyval.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Orlyval Service operates the automated metro shuttle connecting Paris-Orly Airport terminals to Antony RER B station in France, serving 3 million annual air travelers and airport personnel under a regulated concession owned by RATP Dev (99%) and SNCF (1%).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Rail Transit

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (4851)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Inter-Terminal & Landside Circulator Shuttles (THAIAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airport Express & Intercity Shuttle Operators (TLAFAFAC)

Keywords

• Automated metro service
• Airport rail transit
• Transit ticketing solutions
• Public transportation
• Passenger rail service

Headquarters

HQ city

Orly

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales (Paris Région <> Aéroports): Orlyval generates primary revenue through ticket sales for travel between Paris-Orly airport and Antony station. Full fare is 14€, with reduced fare of 7€ for children 4-9 years and persons with disabilities. Children under 4 travel free.
2. Monthly Subscriptions for Airport Personnel: Monthly subscription service (86.40€ as of January 2026) exclusively for personnel working at Paris-Orly airport and EPT Grand Orty Seine, providing unlimited travel during operating hours.
3. Paris Visite Forfait: Multi-day tourist passes valid on Orlyval and all Île-de-France transport (Metro, RER, Bus, Tramway, Funiculaire, Transilien) with validity periods of 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days.
4. Navigo Liberté + Integration: Since June 9, 2026, Navigo Liberté + contactless payment system is accepted on Orlyval, enabling pay-as-you-go travel integrated with Île-de-France Mobilités ticketing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Orlyval operates an automated metro shuttle service linking Paris-Orly Airport terminals (Orly 1-2-3 and Orly 4) to the Antony RER B station, providing a 6-minute fixed-connection ride every 7 minutes 30 seconds between 06:00 and 23:35. The company sells tickets, monthly subscriptions and integrated Île-de-France transit passes to air travelers, airport employees and visitors, supported by station commercial agencies and ticket vending machines.

Product overview

Orlyval is an automated metro service operated by Orlyval Service (99% RATP Dev, 1% SNCF subsidiary) connecting Paris-Orly Airport terminals to Antony RER B station. The core offering is the automated shuttle service operating 18 hours daily with 7-minute intervals, serving approximately 3 million passengers annually with 8 two-car trains. The product portfolio includes ticketing solutions (Paris Région <> Aéroports tickets at 14 euros, Paris Visite multi-day passes), the Navigo Liberté + contactless payment integration (valid since June 2026), and a monthly subscription for airport personnel (86.40 euros). Supporting services include commercial agencies at all 5 stations, 27 automatic ticket machines, full accessibility accommodations, communicating LCD windows displaying real-time flight information, and coordinated lost-and-found services with Paris Aéroport and RATP. The line integrates with Île-de-France Mobilités fare system and connects to the broader RER B network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 million passengers transported annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RATP DevcoreOthers · 2 October 1991Orlyval Service is a société anonyme (limited company) 99% owned by RATP Dev. RATP Dev, created in 2002, specializes in developing and managing transport operation and maintenance activities for the RATP Group in France and internationally. RATP Dev provides operational expertise and management oversight for the Orlyval automated metro line.
• SNCFminorOthers · 2 October 1991SNCF holds 1% ownership stake in Orlyval Service. While a minority shareholder, this connection facilitates integration with the broader French rail network and coordination with RER B line operations.
• RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens)coreOthersRATP is the owner of the Orlyval infrastructure. The company maintains close operational relations with RATP for infrastructure management, personnel coordination at Antony station for RER B transfers, and adherence to RATP standards and regulations.
• Siemens SAScoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens SAS provides technical expertise and support for the Orlyval automated metro system. The partnership leverages Siemens' knowledge in automated transport systems and metro technology for operations and maintenance.
• Aéroports de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAéroports de Paris operates Paris-Orly Airport where Orlyval stations are located. Lost and found services are handled through Paris Airport, and Orlyval coordinates with ADP for flight information displays and passenger services within airport terminals.
• Île-de-France MobilitéscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerÎle-de-France Mobilités is the organizing authority for mobility in the Île-de-France region. They define ticketing tariffs and pricing for all regional transport including Orlyval. Orlyval is integrated into the unified Île-de-France ticketing system, accepting Navigo Liberté + and Paris Région <> Aéroports tickets.
• RER B LinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrlyval connects with RER B line at Antony station, providing seamless transfer for passengers traveling between Paris-Orly Airport and central Paris. Coordination with RATP ensures smooth passenger transfers and accessibility assistance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Keolis: Major French and international public-transport operator explicitly cited alongside Orlyval as one of only three French public-transport organizations with EFQM R4E 4-star recognition. Operates multimodal transit services including airport and urban networks.
• SNCF: France's national state-owned rail operator and 1% shareholder in Orlyval. Operates RER B, Transilien and TGV services that are directly connected to Orlyval at Antony station, sharing the same Île-de-France fare ecosystem.
• Transdev: French-headquartered global public-transport operator providing bus, rail and automated transit services. Comparable as a diversified incumbent delivering scheduled passenger transport under public-service contracts.

Direct peers

• RATP Dev: Parent company of Orlyval and one of the world's largest urban and automated transit operators. RATP Dev operates similar airport and urban metro services globally (including Dubai, Doha, and other VAL/automated lines), making it the closest direct peer and benchmark for automated metro operations.
• Getlink (LeShuttle): Operates LeShuttle, a fixed-link shuttle service (rail/road) under the English Channel with a similar single-corridor, automated, fare-based business model serving travelers between two key nodes (Paris-Orly to Antony ↔ Folkestone to Calais).

Others

• Aéroports de Paris (Groupe ADP): Operator of Paris-Orly and Paris-CDG airports and a strategic ecosystem partner for Orlyval. Not a direct competitor, but closely tied through station access, passenger flow, and flight-information integration.
• Île-de-France Mobilités: The organizing authority for mobility in the Île-de-France region that sets Orlyval's tariffs, defines accepted ticket titles and controls the concession framework — acting as regulator and principal counterpart rather than a competitive operator.

Emerging players

• CDG Express: Planned dedicated express rail service connecting Paris-CDG Airport to central Paris (Gare de l'Est). When operational, it will compete for the same Paris-airport-to-city rail passenger pool that Orlyval serves, and represents the closest emerging substitute product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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