Paris Public Transport Guide

 It's been a while since I've posted but there was something exciting happening to the métro! The long-awaited extension of line 4 to Bagneux has finally opened. 2 new stations have been added to the line. Take a look at these pictures of the Bagneux-Lucie Aubrac station:

Public Transport Network What are the different modes of transport? The métro has 16 lines are served Paris and its nearby suburbs. The RER is regional rail which serves the entire region and comes frequently. Transilien is a true commuter rail network which serves the entire region as well, however, Transilien comes less frequently than the RER. Is the network accessible to wheelchairs? The buses and trams are fully accessible.  The métro is barely accessible. Only line 14 is fully accessible. The RER on the other hand is much more accessible  Fares & Tickets What's the best ticket for me? If you are here for a few days, here a few options: Get a Navigo Easy Card for 2€ and load a book of 10 t+ tickets onto it for 14,90€. You can also get single-use paper t+ tickets for 1,90€, but you get a discount when you load 10 onto a card. Get a Navigo Découverte Card for 5€ and load a weekly pass for 22,80€ on the card. This gives unlimited access to the entire network in all 5 far...

  On October 14, 2021, sales of paper  t+ tickets  has already ended in about 100 stations. These 100 stations are among the least used stations, as the most used stations will be the last to have stopped sales of paper t+ tickets. You can find the exact list of which stations don't offer tickets anymore on  this pdf . What are the alternatives? You can learn more about the end of paper t+ tickets in  this blog post .

Cost: 12,10 Travel time: 50 min. Ticket Price The total cost of a journey from Orly Airport to any station in Paris is 12,10. The airport shuttle train costs 9,30* and the RER B suburban train costs 2,80 and you can get a combined ticket, which is one ticket which includes both the RER B train and the shuttle. If you are using a travel pass, you will only need to purchase an Orlyval ticket for the Orlyval shuttle  and your travel pass will cover the RER B train. Additionally, the Paris Visite ticket covers both the RER B and the Orlyval shuttle. If you are using one of the following travel passes, you will only need an Orlyval shuttle ticket: Navigo Day , Weekly , and Monthly pass (fare zones 1-4 and up) Navigo Youth Weekend (fare zones 1-4 and up) Mobilis ticket (fare zones 1-4 and up) Antipollution pass If you are using the Paris Visite ticket (zones 1-5) you do not need to purchase any additional ticket as your Paris Visite ticket will cover your entire journey from the airpor...

  The RER and Transilien networks are Paris’ suburban train systems. RER Line A is the busiest train line in all of Europe with a daily ridership of 1.2 millions riders on that line alone. The different RER lines travel straight across the center of Paris undeground making it convenient to travel inside Paris.  What is the RER & Transilien (and what’s the difference)? The RER is a mix of both rapid transit and regional rail. It operates quite frequently, but still slightly less frequently than a regular métro system and often uses double decker trains. The RER also travels across the center of Paris underground making several stops in the city. Transilien is more a true commuter rail system where trains terminate in a major railway station often with trains operating every hour. How To Ride Get to a station: Look for the RER in a circle logo for an RER station, or the M in a circle for a métro station. A sign outside the station tells you the station name and what lines go...

 The métro can get you around Paris and its nearby suburbs rapildy. With over 300 stations on only 220 km of track, it is one of the densest métro systems in the world. On this page I talk about operating hours, fares, and other useful information Hours of Operation The métro operates from 5 AM to 1 AM. Between 12:30 AM and 5 AM, the Noctilien night bus service provides alternate transportation options. How to ride Most of the métro is pretty straightforward and easy to understand, but I explain in depth down here. Find a station: Look for the red métro sign, the métropolitain sign, or the M in a circle directly outside the entrance of a métro station. A sign at the entrance indicates the name of the station and what lines go there. Purchasing your fare: If you don't already have a fare, you will need to get one. All machines have fare vending machines where you can reload your card or buy tickets. Additionally, there is also an information booth where you can buy a new Navigo card...

As a tourist in Paris, you are probably not going to ride the tramway, but it can be super useful when traveling on the border of the city and into the suburbs. Find (almost) everything about the tramway system here! Hours of Operation Just like the métro, the tramway operates from 5 AM to 1 AM. Frequency is about every 6 minutes during peak hours, 10 minutes during off-peak, and every 20 minutes in the evening. How to Ride Riding the tramway is easy. Follow these simple steps before and during your trip. Get to a tramway station: Most tramway stations have 2 platforms, one for each direction of travel. You will therefore need to know what direction you are traveling in when you get to the stop. Use the crosswalk at the end of the platform to cross the tracks. Purchasing your fare: Most tramway stations have fare vending machines, so you can reload your card or buy tickets at the tramway stop. No fares can be purchased onboard the tramway itself. Wait for your tram: Most tramway stops ...

  By the end of this year, it will no longer be possible to purchase 10 packs of t+ tickets as paper tickets as part of the modernization of the ticketing system. Instead, you will have to use a reloadable farecard or your phone to buy single-ride tickets. Here are all of your alternatives to this: Why are paper tickets going away? As part of the modernization of the ticketing system, Île-de-France Mobilités (the company that finances transport in the region) launched several new contactless options for occasional travelers. This included reloadable farecards, the ability to pay with your phone, and by automatic payment. Paper tickets were still available at a higher price. Here's how much it costs now: Type of ticket Costs if using paper tickets Costs if using contactless mode of payment 1 t+ ticket 1,90 1,90 10 r+ tickets 16,90 14,90 10 t+ tickets (reduced fare) 8,45 7,45 First, paper tickets are not as eco-friendly (they can only be used once) and because they have a magnetic s...

On this page, I display maps for the entire public transport network (buses, tramways, métro, RER, and Transilien). Métro map This map shows métro, RER, Transilien, and tramway lines within Paris and the nearby suburbs Regional Transport Network map (for the RER) This map shows all rail lines (RER, Transilien, Métro, and Trams) in the Île-De-France region. Daytime Bus Map This maps shows daytime buses and tramways inside Paris Noctilien Night Bus Map This maps shows night buses from 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM. Learn more about getting around at night. Wheelchair Accessible map This map shows all modes of rail transport that are accessible to wheelchairs. Open in new tab

This is the place where you can ask about something you couldn't find the answer to or didn't want to bother to look. Either way, just put a comment below and I can reply to it when I get to yours.  If you know the answer to another person's question, feel free to answer for them!

How to get from CDG Airport by Roissybus express bus Cost:  12,00 Travel time:  60-75 minutes to Opéra station Ticket Price You can pay using a contactless credit card on the bus. You can also load a Roissybus ticket on your  Navigo Easy card ,  mobile app,  or paper ticket to pay your fare. The ticket price is 12,00 with a contactless credit card, Navigo Easy card, or the mobile app, otherwise it is 13,70 with a paper ticket.  You can also use a travel pass that includes all 5 fare zones: Navigo  Daily ,  Weekly , and Monthly passes (zones 1-5) Navigo Youth Weekend pass Mobilis ticket Paris Visite ticket Antipollution pass To purchase your ticket from a fare vending machine, select  Let's Go The Roissybus stops at all airport terminals and Opéra métro station in Paris. At the airport, follow signs to the "Gare Routière" (this means bus station).  On the bus, hold your card or phone against the purple card reader or insert your ticket in...

The Funiculaire de Montmartre (Montmartre Funicular) is an inclined railway going between the top and bottom of a steep hill right next to the Sacré-Cœur cathedral. Find everything about it right here. Cost to ride You can use a regular t+ ticket (either a printed one or loaded on a Navigo card) to pay for the ride. No transfers are available between the funicular and other modes of transportation. This means that if you take the métro to the funicular, you'll need to use another ticket to ride. You can also use a travel pass to pay your fare. Travel passes allow unlimited trips, so transfers between the funicular and other modes of transport are possible. Getting there Abbesses station on métro line 12 and Anvers on line 2 are both about a five minute walk away from the Funicular station at the bottom. Did you know?  Abbesses station is one of the deepest stations on the métro network. To get down to the bottom or back up, there are several high-speed elevators doing the majority ...

The regular public transport system operates from 5 AM to 1 AM. From 12:30 AM to 5:00 AM, the Noctilien night bus system is in operation.  Noctilien Fares All daily, weekly, and monthly passes are accepted on the Noctilien network. You can also use t+ tickets which let you pay per ride. Use t+ tickets or on-board bus tickets (pay per ride) 2-digit bus routes and bus route N135 require one t+ ticket All other night bus routes require 2 t+ tickets You can also buy a bus ticket directly on board the bus (at a higher price). The number of tickets you need to validate is the same as t+ tickets (explained above). Tickets bought on board the bus do not allow any transfers to other buses. Use a travel pass (unlimited pass) Navigo daily , weekly , and monthly passes are accepted Navigo annual and imagine R passes are accepted (for Île-de-France residents) Mobilis and Paris Visite tickets are accepted. Transfers between night buses T+ tickets allow transfers between night buses All travel ...

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If you feel like you're spending so much money on métro tickets, you may have a cheaper option that you may not know about. Here are 5 ways you can save on fares. 1) Get a Navigo Easy card A book of 10 paper tickets costs 16,90 but when you load 10 tickets on a Navigo Easy card , it only costs 14,90! The Navigo Easy card has a one-time purchase fee of 2,00 meaning that by the second time you purchase a carnet, you’ve already saved 2,00. 2) Buy books of 10 tickets (called carnets). Also don't buy a ticket onboard the bus This one is very obvious, but I'm going to say it anyways. When you buy 10 tickets at once, you get a discount for buying in bulk. 1 ticket is 1,90 but 10 tickets is 14,90 with a card or 16,90 without a card. When you buy a carnet (10 tickets), the price of each individual ticket is only 1,69 or 1,49. That’s all there is to say here! Also, buying a ticket on the bus is more expensive (costing 2,00) than buying a book of 10 t+ tickets (The cost of each indi...

5 Things to remember when riding the metro, RER, etc. How frustrating can it be when you get a fine for something you didn't even know about? When most visitors ride for the first time, they get the ticket that seems right to them and hopefully get to their destination. That's until - yeah. They're unable to exit the RER because the ticket they purchased wasn't valid. And later, they get the hefty fine for throwing their paper ticket away earlier. Anyways, here are 5 tips to not end up in a situation like that one. 1. Always keep your ticket with you until you exit the station. Very simple. If a fare inspector comes, just show them your ticket and you're good. And why not keep your paper ticket as a souvenir? In a few years, reloadable plastic cards (Navigo Easy cards) will become mandatory as the single-use paper ticket will become obsolete. 2. T+ tickets (métro tickets) cannot be used on the RER when traveling out of Paris I hear about this mistake all the time. ...

 Frequently Asked Questions The métro (and other modes of transportation) are very big and complex, which also means that they're confusing. I admit myself I have to look back at the website because there is so much stuff to the network! Below are frequently asked question that I have even seen people ask me while riding it. If you need help, go ask a question . General How to plan my trip? Just ask for a printed map at any station booth and you're all set! Or use the online trip planner . Is the métro safe? For the most part, yes it is very safe. The one main problem is pickpockets, especially during rush hour. To avoid being a victim: Don't put anything valuable in your back pocket. Avoid using your phone. If you have to wait until the train doors close. Remove your backpack and if you're sitting, put it on your lap. If you're standing, put it in between your legs. Also if anyone offers you to buy a ticket or pass from them, never accept it. They are selling it at...

This is the very first post and the blog has a long ways to go but I feel that basic features come out so quickly this post will seem old very quickly. The picture above is one of the newest trains on the fleet which was added in late 2020. For now, here are a few links: RATP Ile-De-France Mobilités Website

 The RER, Transilien, and express tramway network is spread into different fare zones. When you ride the RER or Transilien train networks, the cost of your trip depends on how many fare zones you travel across. When you buy a travel pass, you must state which fare zones you want when you buy it. (The more fare zones you want, the more expensive it is.) Important note: Fare zones only matter on the RER, Transilien (suburban train networks) and express tramways. The cost to ride the métro, local tramway, or bus is always the same, regardless on how far you go. Fare Zones Overview Zone 1 Paris city limits Major train stations Zone 2 Nearby Suburbs Stade de France Zone 3 La Défense (by RER) Zone 4 Palace of Versailles Orlybus (express bus to Orly Airport) Orly Airport by tramway 7 Orly Airport by train (does not include Orlyval shuttle) Zone 5 Disneyland Fontainebleau  CDG Airport by train CDG Airport by Roissybus Dezoning If you have a weekly , monthly, or annual pass that does n...

To ride the métro (and other modes of public transport like buses) and pay your fare, you need to get a Navigo card or in certain cases, paper tickets are also available. You can also use the mobile app which lets you buy fares ahead of time and load them directly on your phone! Quick Links Fare calculator:  determine what ticket(s)/fare(s) you will need for a specific journey List of fares:  See a list of all transit fares Ways to pay:  Use a Navigo card, your phone, or a paper ticket to pay your fare The fare zones:  When traveling outside of Paris, the cost of your trip varies based on how fare you go.  Fines & Fare Evasion Fares by mode of transport Métro fares Tramway fares Montmarte Funicular fares Noctilien night bus fares Fares Paris T+ tickets (métro ticket) For one trip on the bus, tramway, métro, or RER/Transilien (suburban trains) within Paris . It also allows one trip on the Montmartre Funicular and the Noctilien night buses. You get a discount...