Directions to Musée d’Orsay

The Orsay Museum (Musée d’Orsay) lies at 1 Rue de Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris. 

Address: 1 Rue de Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris. Get Direction.

Located on the left bank of the Seine, the museum is opposite Tuileries Garden.

You may be wondering how to get to Musée d’Orsay, so here it is- the various ways you can use while getting to Musée d’Orsay. 

You can reach the Musée d’Orsay through various means of French public transport, car, bike or by walk. 

How to get to Musée d’Orsay by Train 

The easiest means to get to any Paris attraction is by train. 

The closest metro station to Musée d’Orsay is Tuileries on Line 1. 

The station is 3 minutes away from the museum. 

You can also take line 12 to Rue du Bac station, which is 6 minutes from Musée d’Orsay.

How to get to RER 

RER is the fastest mode of transport in Paris and visitors benefit from the frequent service of RER. 

The closest RER station is Musée d’Orsay station on line C and 9 minutes from Musée d’Orsay. 

How to get to Musée d’Orsay by Bus 

For frequent hop-on and hop-off travelers, bus rides are the most affordable way to explore Paris city.

An average bus ride in Paris costs less than €1,90. Taking a bus is the cheapest way to reach Musée d’Orsay

Visitors can access Musée d’Orsay by bus easily. 

The closest bus stations near Musée d’Orsay are:

• Henry de Montherlant (3 minutes walk)
• Musée D’Orsay (4 minutes walk)
• Solferino – Bellechasse (6 minutes walk)
• Passerelle L.S. Senghor (6 minutes walk)

Multiple buses drop travelers at the bus stations near Musée d’Orsay like 

Bus Line	Direction	Stop
68	Chatillon – Montrouge – Metro	Henry de Montherlant
69	Gambetta – Japon – Champ De Mars	Henry de Montherlant
87	Porte De Reuilly – Invalides	Henry de Montherlant
73	Charlebourg – Musée d’Orsay	Musee d’Orsay
84	Alsace- Panthéon	Solferino – Bellechasse
94	Pont de Levallois – Bécon Métro	Solferino – Bellechasse

Hop-on and hop-off buses are also the most affordable way to explore Paris city if you prefer to take the bus.

How to get to Musée d’Orsay by Taxi

Taxi rides are another option to reach Musée d’Orsay from around the city. 

Getting to Musée d’Orsay by taxi is the most comfortable way to reach. 

Get dropped off right at the museum’s main entrance and walk in. 

If you are hailing a taxi from the Eiffel Tower via Quai Branly and Quai d’Orsay, it takes around 10 minutes to reach Musée d’Orsay. 

The average initial cost for a cab is about €2.6 and the fare per kilometer is €1.05. 

The cost might vary during peak hours, nights and weekends. 

Driving directions to Musée d’Orsay 

Driving yourself is one of the easiest ways to reach Musée d’Orsay. 

Visitors can reach the museum through two routes – either via the left bank or the right bank of the Seine. 

However, driving through the left bank is the faster choice. 

If you are driving from the Eiffel Tower, turn into Quai Branly and head straight to Musée d’Orsay. 

You will reach the museum in 15 minutes. 

Don’t worry about parking; Musée d’Orsay offers parking facilities for visitors. 

Read more about the parking information if you are planning to travel by your own car. 

Walking to Musée d’Orsay 

If you decide to explore the city on foot, there are a lot of popular attractions near the Musée d’Orsay like the Louvre, Orangerie Museum and Tuileries Gardens. 

Louvre Museum is just a 12-minute walk from Musée d’Orsay. 

Walk around the museum and cherish the sights and sounds of the French city. 

Stroll along the beautiful Seine River and make the best of your days in Paris.

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Planning to visit Musée d’Orsay? Here are some more relevant information to help you plan your visit.

• Opening hours
• Entrances 
• Parking information
• Map
• Restaurants and cafes
• Tips to visit
• FAQs
• Musee d’Orsay vs Louvre Museum 

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FAQs

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For all visitors planning to visit Musée d’Orsay, here is a list of tickets you can choose from. 

Dedicated entry ticket: This ticket offers dedicated entry to the museum with access to permanent and temporary collections. 
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Guided tour ticket: Enjoy a 1 hour 45 minutes guided tour and skip the line access to Musée d’Orsay.
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Musee d’Orsay and Seine River Cruise: Visitors can tour the Musee d’Orsay and then experience a cruise over the Seine. 
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Musee d’Orsay and Louvre Museum: This combination ticket offers entry to both Musée d’Orsay and Louvre Museum.
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Paris City Museum Pass: Visit the best museums in Paris with just one pass.
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