How can a tourist get around Paris? What types of transport should I use?
Different types of tickets and passes for public transport in Paris (Prices are given as of January 10, 2019. Tourists will be interested in the offers highlighted in red):
| Ticket name | Price |
| 1.90 euro | |
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(More profitable than 1 one-time ticket!) |
14.90 euros |
| Depending on the airport and mode of transport | |
| Depending on the route. Required for travel. | |
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! Bargain for a week |
Depending on the For 1 day: 7.50 - 17.80 euros For 1 week: 19.85 - 22.80 euros For 1 month: 65.20 - 75.20 euros |
| Depending on the tariff zone | |
| Depending on the zones: 7.50 - 17.80 euros | |
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Depending on the number of days in zones 1-3: 12.00 - 38.35 euros In zones 1-5: 25.25 - 65.80 euros |
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Profitable! Plan to move more on your day off. |
Depending on the zones: 4.10 – 8.95 euros |
| 342 euros | |
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from 4 to 9 / 11 years - discounts on certain types of tickets up to 4 years - free |
Tickets for the metro, trams, buses, RER trains in Paris can be bought at metro / RER stations, from bus drivers and from ticket machines. For example, in these:
For passengers who rarely use public transport. Exists in in paper form and electronically, recorded on a carrier card. Valid on the metro (except), within, on buses in the Paris region (except for travel on buses No. 299, and you will need not just one ticket, but several), on trams (except express No. 11) and on the Montmartre funicular. It is prohibited to use one ticket to travel “there and back” on one line.
The paper ticket is valid for 2 hours after stamping without exiting the metro/RER and for 1.5 hours between the first and last stamping for travel on buses and trams. Transfers available include metro/metro, metro/RER, RER/RER (within Paris), bus/bus, tram/tram and bus/tram. As for the validity of the ticket itself, there is no validity: a purchased and not activated ticket can be used on your next trip to Paris or transferred to another person.
An electronic ticket recorded on a carrier card is valid for 1.5 hours after activation at the turnstile, without leaving the metro / RER. Possible transfers: metro/metro, RER/RER, metro/RER in zones 1-2.
Price: 1.90 euros / 2 euros if purchased from the bus driver
Operates: RER, Metro, Buses, Trams, Montmartre funicular.
The terms of use and expiration date are the same as for one regular ticket (see above).
From June 2019, 10 one-time tickets can be loaded onto a carrier card.
Price: 14.90 euros
Operates: RER, metro, buses, trams, Montmartre funicular
For occasional trips on commuter trains, trams and RER within the region. You will need such a ticket if you are going to the airport. The ticket is also valid for trips to; in this case, it must be purchased from a machine or at the metro ticket office in advance, because It is not sold on the buses themselves.
The ticket is valid one way and for 2 hours after composting. If one point of departure or destination is Paris, then in Paris the same ticket can be used to travel on the metro or on the RER.
When purchasing such a ticket, the departure and arrival stations are indicated in the machine.
It is possible to purchase these tickets in booklets of 10 pieces (saving 20%).
The ticket can be used at any time, you can buy it in advance - it will only become valid after activation when passing the turnstile.
Price: depends on the point of departure and destination ( calculation on the transport company’s website), children under 4 years old travel free of charge, for 4-10 years old there is a 50% discount.For example, a ticket from Paris to Versailles costs 3.65 euros (children - 1.80); to Disneyland - 7.60 euros (3.80); to Charles de Gaulle airport - 10.30 euros (7.20).
Valid: RER, Metro, Trams T2 and T4,
Where to buy: from vending machines or ticket offices at metro and RER stations.
One way ticket for travel from/to Paris airports:
Other options for getting from/to the airport to Paris:
For passengers who have a Navigo pass and wish to travel to an area not covered by their pass.
Valid only for 3 hours after purchase! After activation, it is valid for another 3 hours. Those. This is a ticket purchased immediately before the trip. Tickets can only be purchased from the machine using a Navigo card.
Price: depends on the tariff zone.
Operates: Metro, SNCF (commuter trains), RER
Gives unlimited opportunity to use all types of transport within the selected zones, except tourist buses () and buses to airports and Disney (Orlyval, Air France, VEA Disney). Valid on the RER for travel to the airport, as well as on Roissybus and Orlybus! With it you can get to and from, and also travel on the RER: and this is not only Paris, but everything))
The zones in which Navigo will operate are selected at the request of the buyer and must correspond to all zones crossed during movement (for example, if you are traveling from zone 3 to zone 4 through the city center, then you must buy Navigo 1-4).
Saturday - Sunday and holidays with monthly and annual subscription Navigo can be driven in all 5 zones without additional charge (fare dezoning) regardless of the validity zones of the purchased subscription (from 00:00 on Saturday to 23:59 on Sunday, from 00:00 to 23:59 on public holidays). Dezoning also occurs for the period from July 15 to August 15 and during school holidays.
Navigo Jour— one-day ticket with unlimited use of public transport within selected transport zones (10 possible variations: 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 3-4, 3-5, 4-5). The fare is recorded on the Navigo transport card (Navigo Annuel, Navigo personnalisé, , Navigo imagine R, ). Can be purchased on any day of the week (valid from 00.00 to 24.00). Can be purchased alone or in combination with other Navigo tariffs. This tariff does not include dezoning on weekends and holidays.
| Zones | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2, 2-3, 2-4, 4-5 | 7,50€ |
| 1-3, 2-4, 3-5 | 10,00€ |
| 1-4, 2-5 | 12,40€ |
| 1-5 | 17,80€ |
Navigo Semaine / Navigo Mois / Navigo Annuel -
weekly/monthly/yearly pass. Monthly passes are valid for a calendar month; weekly – from Monday to Sunday; annual passes can be activated on any day and are valid for a year from the date of use.
On sale (replenishment) from Friday to next week. You can buy on any day of the week until Thursday inclusive, but the subscription will be valid until Sunday inclusive. At Charles de Gaulle airport, passes can be purchased at the railway ticket office. You need to stick a photo on the subscription (there is a special adhesive place on the subscription itself, and the photo can be taken at a photo kiosk or taken with you from home). A very convenient season, if you get from the airport and back by public transport in the same week, then the ticket pays for itself almost immediately.
Subscription sales are open from the 20th of the month preceding the card's validity until the 19th of the current month.
| Zones | Navigo Semaine (for a week) |
Navigo Mois (for a month) |
|---|---|---|
| Toutes zones (all zones) |
22,80€ | 75,20€ |
| 2 — 3 | 20,85€ | 68,60€ |
| 3 — 4 | 20,20€ | 66,80€ |
| 4 — 5 | 19,85€ | 65,20€ |
| Zones | Monthly withdrawal | In a year |
|---|---|---|
| All zones | 75,20€ | 827,20€ |
| 2 — 3 | 68,60 € | 754,60 € |
| 3 — 4 | 66,80 € | 734,80 € |
| 4 — 5 | 65,20 € | 717,20 € |
Subscriptions can be connected to Navigo and Navigo Découverte transport cards.
A personalized card with a photo, issued free of charge to people living or working in the Ile-de-France region.
The card is sold for 5 euros at transport ticket offices and in some shops. A photo is required, but personal information is not required. Anyone can buy a card.
Navigo cards can be topped up at transport ticket offices and in vending machines at metro stations and train stations.
To design a card you need a photo.
For passengers who want to use without restrictions all types of transport in selected areas within one day.
Valid for travel to airports on the RER and buses 183 and 285 to Orly and 350 and 351 to Charles de Gaulle.
Not valid at Orlyval, Bus Direct Paris - Aéroport, VEA Disney and on tourist buses.
Valid from 00.00 to 24.00.
Price: depending on zones
| Zones | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2, 2-3, 2-4, 4-5 | 7,50€ |
| 1-3, 2-4, 3-5 | 10,00€ |
| 1-4, 2-5 | 12,40 € |
| 1-5 | 17,80 € |
For passengers wishing to use all modes of transport without restrictions for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days in zones 1-3 or 1-5.
Not valid for travel to airports when selecting zones 1-3.
This ticket offers discounts to some of the attractions in Paris (e.g., , ,
Children under 4 years old travel free of charge.
Operates: RER, Metro, Buses, Trams, SNCF
How to choose the right zones:
An annual subscription for schoolchildren and students for unlimited use of all types of transport in selected areas.
On Saturday - Sunday and on public holidays, you can travel with a subscription in all 5 zones of Ile-de-France at no additional cost.
A photo is required to register for a subscription.
Price: 342 euros
Operates: RER, Metro, Buses, Trams, SNCF
For persons under 26 years of age. Allows you to use all types of transport on weekends (Saturday, Sunday) and holidays in selected tariff zones. Valid for one day (i.e. only on Saturday or Sunday), therefore you need to buy two tickets for both weekends.
Not valid for travel to airports.
You must write your first and last name and date of use on the ticket.
When checking, you must have a document confirming your age.
Price:
| Zones | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | 4,10€ |
| 1-5 | 8,95€ |
| 3-5 | 5,25€ |
Operates: RER, Metro, Buses, Trams, SNCF. Not valid for travel to airports on Orlybus, Orlyval, Roissybus, Orly et Roissy on the RER.
Children under 4 years of age enjoy free travel.
Children from 4 to 9 years old inclusive receive a 50% discount on the price of an adult ticket when purchasing a carne (book of 10 single-use tickets), Origine-Destination tickets (on the RER and Transilien for travel within the Paris region) and Orlyval tickets.
The easiest, most convenient and profitable way to move around the city, both for tourists and the local population. By metro you can get to any point in the capital in just 30-50 minutes. The city has 16 branches and about 300 stations. Each line has its own color and number, and the name consists of a starting and ending station. You can get a metro card for free at metro ticket offices or tourist offices.
The metro operates daily from 6 am to 1 am. On each platform there is an electronic board where you can see all the information on a given route (length, time, stations). It is better to keep the ticket until the end of the trip to avoid fines (45 euros). 
How to use the Metro?
In the map, identify the line (eg line 12), direction (eg Mairie d'Issy) and station (eg Porte de Versailles).
*How to buy a metro ticket?*
You will find metro tickets at station ticket offices or ticket machines. If you plan to travel frequently by metro, we recommend buying a block of 10 tickets, which will be cheaper than buying tickets separately, one at a time.
With one ticket, you can use the metro in Paris and its suburbs, changing to other lines if necessary.
RER is a high-speed train network that connects Paris with the periphery. The lines cross the center of Paris. Makes frequent stops. RER high-speed trains are very comfortable and depart strictly according to their schedule. The network has only 5 branches, but it occupies a much larger travel area than the metro. Using the RER, it is fashionable to get to Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports, as well as to Disney Land and Versailles. Electric train stations are combined with metro stations. Work starts at 5 am and ends around 1 am.
There are 5 RER lines: B, B, C, D and E.
To use the RER, you must check: the line (line A, for example), the direction (Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy or Torcy) and the station (Noisy-Champs).
How to buy a ticket on the RER?
RER tickets are sold at metro stations or RER stations. When you leave the Paris city area, you must indicate your direction precisely:
For example: “I would like to go to Saint-Michel (metro station - RER Paris) / Noisy-Champs, or I would like to go to Nation (metro station - RER Paris) / Noisy-le-Grand.”
There are six railway stations in Paris. From these stations you can travel to the suburbs, provinces (regions) of France and abroad.
Gare Saint-Lazare (la gare Saint-Lazare): to the west of France and Normandy
Northern Station (la gare du Nord): to the north of France and to the countries of northern Europe: Holland, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain.
Eastern station (la gare de l’Est): to the east of France and to other countries of Eastern Europe(Germany, Luxembourg).
Osterlitz station (la gare d'Austerlitz): to the southwest of France and Spain.
Lyon Station (la gare de Lyon): to the south and southeast of France, Italy.
Montparnasse station: to the west and southwest of France.
A little advice: for trips to long distances, SNCF (National Railway Company) created the 12/25 map. The cost of the card is 49 euros. From 12/25 you can travel by train (all over France + Paris-London) with a 50% discount on the original ticket price.
If you only need to travel a few blocks, it is better to take the bus. The city has 58 bus routes, along which about 2 thousand buses travel. The only disadvantage of buses is traffic jams during rush hour. The route number can be seen at the stop. Also, there is all the information about transfers, fares, traffic patterns. Buses start operating at 6 am and end around 9 pm, from Monday to Saturday.
From 1 am to 6 am you can travel by night buses Noctilien and Noctambus. They ply in the main directions of Paris and its suburbs (18 main routes). To travel you need to buy a special ticket from the driver. Each ticket must be validated. Night stops are indicated by a sign with an owl drawn against the background of the moon.
You can also travel around the city on special L’Open Tour excursion buses. Double-decker buses operate from April to October and only on excursion routes. They operate in designated lanes. Every 20-30 minutes, open-top buses travel to excursion destinations. The fare for an adult is 31 euros, for children - 15 euros.
Paris trams have 4 lines.
The Line T1 route runs from the north of Paris and connects the suburbs of Saint-Denis and Noisy-le-Sec. The T2 line was built in 1997 to connect the suburbs of La Défense and Issy-les-Moulineaux. Line T3 - only goes through the city. The T4 line connects the areas of Bondy and Aunet-sous-Bois.
On these boats you can take a regular walk along the Seine or combine a walk with lunch or dinner. This excursion can be taken daily from April 1 to September 30 from 11 am to 11 pm. And from October 1 to March 31 only until 9 pm. The walk takes 1 hour. The cost for adults is 11.5 euros, for children - 5.5 euros.
Walk with lunch (at 13:00) only takes place on weekends and holidays. Cruise time is 1 hour 45 minutes. Cost - 55 euros for adults, 29 euros for children.
If the walk includes dinner (at 20:30), then its time will take 2 hours 15 minutes. There are two types of menus for guests (99 euros, 140 euros). Musicians perform during dinner.
Bateaux Parisiens
The most popular water transport in Paris. Cruises on the Seine from Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Walks with lunch, dinner or aperitif. Ticket prices for adults range from 10 euros (a simple walk) and up to 170 euros (depending on the choice of program and menu for lunch or dinner).
The public transport system in Paris is so well organized and extensive that you can find a metro or stop within a radius of 500 meters from any hotel, attraction, restaurant or theater. If you're willing to learn a few of our travel tips, you'll have no problem getting from one end of Paris to the other.
The article contains information about the metro, trams, buses, commuter electric trains, the route of which passes through the central part of the city, and taxis in Paris. We will tell you about Paris transport tickets and their costs, and provide links to official websites, the information on which is presented on English language. Information is current as of 2016.
Our detailed article with illustrations on how to use the metro in Paris from entry to exit.
The simplest and in a fast way get to your final destination, bypassing city traffic jams, is the Paris metro. It consists of about 300 stations 16 branches numbered from 1 to 14, as well as 2 lines that are branches from routes No. 3 and No. 7.
Each such line on the metro map is indicated in a separate color. At almost every station you can change to other lines. Passengers can find out about this using special boards located in the metro.
The name of each metro line is derived from its terminal stations. Thanks to the map located in the metro, you can find out the directions of trains (they are marked in blue and white), stations that are part of the line, as well as stations where you can change to other lines.
The main feature of the Paris metro is its excellent organization. Above each platform there is an electronic display, which indicates not only the length of the route, but also the time remaining until the arrival of the next train.
Tourists most often prefer to use the metro line number 14. Meteor, as Parisians also call it, is not only the fastest and newest metro line in the city, but it operates continuously, without weekends or holiday breaks.
The operating hours of the Paris metro depend on the day of the week and whether it is a public holiday or not.
It is also worth noting that the departure times of the first and last trains may change every day. It depends on the station where passengers board.
Paris metro trains operate at varying intervals. They may amount to from 2 to 10 minutes. In the evening, the interval increases, so moving around evening Paris can take up a lot of your time. longer time than you originally thought.
The official website of the Paris metro regularly displays timetables for the metro and RER trains, but they are often not followed, so we advise our readers to plan ahead.
Being in the middle of the carriage, the passenger can control his route without any help. Each train has an indicator above the door. Thanks to it, you will always know where you are.
The Paris metro also includes RER electric train lines, connecting remote suburbs with the central part of the city. RER trains run on 5 main lines, which are designated on the metro map not by numbers, but by Latin letters, starting from A and ending with E.
The most confusing of them is line C, at each end of which there are 4 branches that form intricate weaves around the capital of France.
The main advantage of these electric trains is not only their high-speed movement, but also the fact that with their help you can quickly and for little money get from the center to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
It is not surprising if, having visited Paris, you never found out about the presence of trams in this city. But in a few years everything may change, as the tram network in Paris is developing rapidly and is already 105 km ways, 8 lines and 187 stations. Trams are actively moving into the city center, offering passengers the comfort of buses and the reliability and speed of the metro.
Tram stops are conveniently located next to metro stations, allowing you to optimally plan your route. For example, it is more convenient to cross Paris from east to west by tram.
A notable feature of trams in Paris is the location of the rails on lawns (the same situation in Bordeaux, Porto, Nice, etc. French cities). This is done specifically to give the strict design of the metropolis a fresh touch.
You can use the electronic route planner on the official website. Indicate the required addresses, select “tram”, and the system will give you best option route.
Trams in Paris run almost all day, starting at 6:00 in the morning and ending at approximately 23:00 at night.
Tram intervals are about 10 minutes.
A ticket for the tram can be bought either at the stop from a machine (accepts both cards and change) or at any metro station. Almost all types of Paris passes are valid on all types of public transport. You can buy a ticket for one trip Ticket t+ (1.80 euros), or a day ticket, etc.
As a last resort, you can buy a ticket from the driver, but it will cost more, 2 euros.
The ticket must be validated in the tram cabin.
Each tram line has its own rolling stock:
The program was launched in 2014 “Bus 2025”, at the end of which all Parisian buses will run on environmentally friendly electric fuel. New buses running on gas or gas are already being purchased. electric motor, leaving 20% less emissions in the atmosphere.
In Paris there are approximately 350 bus routes that run about 4500 buses. If you need to get to your destination, located several blocks away, then the bus is definitely cheaper than the metro. The only downside to traveling by bus is the possibility of getting stuck in rush hour traffic. It is also worth considering that in addition to daytime buses, Noctilien and Noctambus night buses also run around Paris at night, which constantly travel along 18 main routes.
Buses start operating from 6:00 am until 20:30 pm. Night Noctilien and Noctambus run from 01:00 at night to 5:30 in the morning.
On average, the interval of Paris buses is 15-35 minutes, depending on the time of day.
There is no general map of Paris bus routes, but there is a convenient planner on the official website. There you can build any route by selecting only buses.
At bus stops you can find not only route numbers, but also traffic patterns for each route. The schedule, all possible transfers, and the cost of travel are also indicated here. Directions are usually written from north to south and from east to west.
If you want to stop an arriving bus, then you need to signal to the driver. You must enter the bus through the front door and exit through the back door. The bus door opens by pressing the red button, which is located both inside and outside the vehicle.
One more thing: always pay attention to the display that is located on the windshield of the bus - it happens that the name of the last stop is simply crossed out, which means that the last station is not included in the bus route.
Finding a night bus stop in Paris is not particularly difficult, as it is indicated by a sign with an owl on the background of the moon. In addition, tickets common to all types of city transport are not valid for the night bus, so you will have to buy a special ticket directly from the driver.
From Paris you can travel by intercity bus to anywhere in Europe. The road will not be so long, and you can visit several cities in one vacation.
Bus carriers operating in Paris: Eurolines, Ecolines, Marino Autolinee, MeinFernbus, etc.
Most popular destinations:
It is convenient to check the schedule, availability of tickets and their cost at.
Not all Parisian taxis have a special light signal. Outside, near the windshield, there is a meter with a special flag. If this flag is raised, then the taxi is free; if it is lowered, it means it is busy.
Some taxis have special roof lights. If the light is red it means occupied, green means it is free.
Taxi fares are charged according to the meter readings. In Paris, within the city limits, the basic tariff is 2 euros. In addition, to the basic tariff in daytime for a day, about 0.5 euros are added per 1 km, and at night - about 1 euro. There is an additional charge of 1-2 euros for luggage.
Outside Paris, the cost of travel increases by about 40% . That is why payment should be agreed upon with the driver in advance, since in this case There is also a fee for return travel to the city. The cost of waiting for a taxi is calculated according to the tariff 20 euros in an hour.
During the day, it is best to catch a taxi near the metro station. After the end of the trip, it is customary to leave 10% tip.
It is better not to take a taxi around the city, as there are often traffic jams, and taxi drivers try to overcharge the meter.
It is better to use a taxi to travel out of town or to the airport. You can use the services of international companies that professionally deal with transfers in European cities and speak Russian. Due to the large volume of transfers, these companies can offer the lowest price on the market.
The ticket should be kept with you until the end of the trip, since an inspector may enter public transport at any time for inspection. If you do not have a ticket, you will have to pay a fine of 45 euros.
Renting a car at Paris airport is more expensive than in the city center. But having your own car, you can save on transfers. Paris is famous for its suburbs: Versailles, Fontainebleau, Disneyland, etc. Having a car makes traveling there a quick and inexpensive pleasure. The most inexpensive options cars - from 40-50 euros.
You can search for all rental companies through any of the following well-known sites:
The article consists of advice to tourists on how to use public transport in Paris - metro, trams, buses and taxis. How much do travel tickets cost and where is the best place to buy them?
The most popular routes among tourists in Paris are the metro, RER and buses. Public transport in Paris is an example of a well-functioning and convenient system moving around the city, but figuring it out the first time is not so easy. The biggest difficulties arise with finding transfers to the metro or RER.
Ask for help
to the French, telling them the station where you need to go.
You can find out more information on the official website of the Parisian transport RATP: an excellent interactive diagram can be found, more detailed plans and diagrams are available, schedules for all routes.
Map of metro, RER, bus routes
You can always take it for free at metro and RER stations.
Metro and RER operate 05:30-01:00 (Fri-Sat and holidays the metro operates until 02:00).
Paris and its suburbs are part of a separate region called Ile-de-France. It is divided into 8 tariff zones. Paris occupies only three zones; different tariffs apply for trips to the suburbs.
The same type of ticket applies to the metro, buses, funicular in Montmartre and the RER within zones 1-3. They can be purchased at the metro, RER ticket offices or ticket machines.
Zone map is available for free
Take it from every metro and RER station.
The easiest way to buy tickets is from vending machines. You can recognize them by their green color. There should be a sign on the machine that tickets are sold here for the RER, metro, tram and bus.
With one t+ ticket, within one trip, you can make transfers between metro lines, between metro and RER within zone 1, within 90 minutes from bus to bus, from tram to tram, as well as between tram and bus. Cost: 1.70 €. It is more profitable to purchase a set of 10 tickets at once for 13.30 € (children's fare 6.65 €).
This is the name of the ticket purchased from the driver. The absence of a plus in the name indicates that it is impossible to make a transfer using it. Cost: 2 €.
Any ticket is better
save until the end of the trip.
Metro is the most convenient way travel around Paris, all 16 metro lines cover the entire city and the stations are located very close to each other.
The entrances to the Paris metro are quite inconspicuous. You can find signs of various colors and shapes in the form of the letter “M”, “Metro”, “Metropolitain” or no signs at all.
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The ticket is inserted into the turnstile with the magnetic strip down. Then you need to pick it up and go through the turnstile to the gate that limits the passage; they open after some time.
The ticket must be kept until the end of the trip,
like ticket inspectors in the Paris metro
found not only in carriages, but also in passages.
Each line has its own color, number and name, consisting of its terminal stations. You need to know the name of the final station of the line you are traveling on, as well as its color and number. The exit from the metro is indicated by the word "Sortie".
Some lines have branches of the same color and number. In this case, you should pay attention to the name of the final station written on the signs in the transition. It happens that two different lines have one final station. In this case, you should select the line of the color and number on which the stops you are interested in are located.
Stations on almost all lines are not announced, so you need to carefully monitor the stops. Doors open either automatically or using a mechanical lever or button - in different compositions differently.
Something between the metro and commuter train. In the center of Paris, trains run underground, sometimes intersecting with metro stations using walkways. RER trains are convenient for traveling to the suburbs of Paris, such as Versailles or Disneyland, as well as to the airport.
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Each RER line has its own letter designation: A, B, C, D, E and its own color. Just like in the subway, you should follow the necessary branches indicated by numbers.
RER trains run on schedule. Information about stops and the name of the terminus can be seen on the electronic board at the station.
The easiest way is to buy a ticket for the RER at the ticket office, naming the final station - the employee will independently issue the required ticket and name its cost. The RER ticket can only be purchased one way.
When transferring from a metro station to the RER, the ticket must be reinserted into the turnstile. You must keep your ticket until the end of your trip, as it will need to be used on your way out.
Special fares apply outside of Paris, so the ticket will cost more depending on the zone.
Regular ticket t+
no longer operates in the suburbs.
Buses - a good choice for those who are in no hurry. If you don't feel like walking to the end of a long boulevard or need to make a short trip, this is also great option. In addition, from the windows of the bus you can observe the life of Paris.
In the center of Paris, a separate lane of the road is allocated for buses, so they do not get stuck in traffic jams. In other areas, the trip may take much longer than by metro. You can only board the bus at the bus stop. Signal with your hand and the driver will stop.
If the bus is small, with two doors, you can only board through the front door. If the bus is a composite one, with an accordion, you can get on anywhere, but to enter the second or third door, you need to press the red button.
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Stops are rarely announced, so you need to follow the ticker in the cabin and look out the window. To exit, you need to press the red button near the door. If there is no such button, the driver opens the door himself.
In addition to the ticket t+ ticket, which can be bought from a machine, a ticket can be purchased from the driver, but it costs more and is only suitable for travel on this route. The ticket must be validated. To do this, insert the ticket either side into the composter, wait for the green signal and get the ticket back.
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With a ticket t+ ticket you can make transfers from bus to bus within 90 minutes, but you cannot board the same route twice. Each time you board, your ticket must be validated again.
On some routes, for example to the airport, the trip is paid for with several ticket t+ tickets.
Intervals in bus traffic are 5-20 minutes. Buses operate from 07:00 to 20:30. On weekends and holidays, some routes are canceled.
All stops have route diagrams and intervals. Most of them are equipped with an electronic display indicating the time until the next bus arrives.
Interactive bus map in Paris.
In Paris there are special night buses that operate when all other transport stops. They are called Noctilien and cover the whole of Paris, and also connect airports and train stations.
The same tickets ticket t+ and ticket t are used for payment. One ticket is valid within the first two zones; additional crossings with the following zones are paid for with additional tickets.
Noctilien bus operating hours: Mon-Sun 00:30-05:30.
Night buses in Paris, interactive diagram.
These buses are easily recognized by their red color and double-decker structure. You can get on and off the bus as much as you like, at any stop, using the same ticket for two days.
The bus makes 9 stops: Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Museum d'Orsay, Opera Garnier, Champs Elysees, Grand Palace, Trocadero. The tour lasts 2 hours 15 minutes.
Red buses operate at intervals of only 7 minutes in summer and 15 minutes in winter. Ticket price for two days: adult 31 €, child 15 €. The trains are accompanied by audio guide comments, including in Russian.
You can buy tickets directly from the driver or online (10% discount).
The buses of this company are yellow and light green. There are four routes around Paris:
With one day or two-day ticket you can unlimitedly board any bus on any route at special stops marked with the “L’Open Tour” sign. The bus route can be identified by the color of the sign on the windshield.
From April to October, traffic intervals are 10-15 minutes, from November to March 25-30 minutes. Schedule and route diagrams.
Ticket prices: two days, adults 36 €, children 16 €. You can also purchase a single pass for buses and river trams: two days adult 44 € children 20 €.
The ticket can be purchased from the driver or online.
There are now several tram routes that provide convenient access to the Parisian suburbs. The peculiarity of tram lines is that they do not intersect. It is not possible to transfer from one tram to another here, but most stops are located near metro stations.
Probably, as a tourist, you will not need to use this type of transport, which runs mainly on the outskirts of the city and its suburbs.
Tickets for the tram can be purchased from the machines on the platform or you can use the same tickets as for the metro and buses. Upon entry, be sure to validate your ticket. Average interval between Paris trams: 5-7 minutes. This type of transport does not operate at night.
"Transilien" are commuter trains that operate in the Ile-de-France region. These commuter trains depart from railway and RER stations Paris.
You can view the schedule and stops of each route.
Train tickets can be purchased from ticket machines, ticket offices or on platforms. It is worth knowing the final station to determine the zone number and the cost of the trip. Rules of use: attach the ticket to the turnstile when entering/exiting the platform and keep the ticket with you during the trip, presenting it to the controllers upon request.
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A travel card for certain types of transport, providing discounts on certain attractions, entertainment and museums in Paris. Valid from one to five consecutive days in zones 1-3 or 1-5. Each day on the map starts at 05:30 and ends at 05:30 the next day.
Tickets can be purchased at any ticket office or at a ticket vending machine in the metro, at train stations, at the airport or at a tourist office. You must write your first and last name on the card. You can see what discounts are available on the card.
Previously called Carte Orange. A travel ticket for all types of public transport, except taxis. Valid only from Monday to Sunday in zones 1-2, 1-3, etc. Sold at metro ticket offices from Monday to Wednesday this week and from Friday to next. This card must have a 3x2.5 photo of you pasted on it (you can bring the photo with you or take a photo on the spot in the booth), your last name, first name, and the number of the travel ticket that will be issued along with the card. The Navigo card itself does not expire; only the travel ticket changes.
Sold at ticket offices, ticket machines, shops, etc. We recommend purchasing this particular card if it suits your days of the week. You can find out more about the map.
The mini-pass is valid in all types of transport, except those connecting the city and airports (with the exception of buses No. 183, 285, 350, 351). It allows you to travel around the city within the paid zones strictly for one day. After purchasing a ticket from a machine, you must go to the ticket office to issue a special card, on which you must enter your name, ticket number and the day it begins validity.
If you suddenly bought a ticket for an excursion bus, for example, from the Open Tour company, which is valid for two days, remember that these two days you can use these buses with this ticket countless times, that is, use the buses not only for excursions, but also just for driving around the city.
