Paris has a great public transport network

Local public transport in Paris is operated by RATP. In a line network, you have the greatest possible mobility on buses and trams. The RATP is connected to the VBN-Land transport association and thus also offers the opportunity to reach the region and the surrounding area with a uniform tariff area. The Pariser Verkehrsbetriebe (RATP) provides public transport services throughout the city of Paris. The public transportation RATP keeps the city running 365 days a year. The city has an extensive public transportation network consisting of bus services, trams that provide convenient access to the entire city and the surrounding region. Here you can find everything you need to know about Paris's fare zones, ticket prices and purchase options. Find also a Paris city map and the line network and of course a timetable, as well as an individual route planner.

Paris can be easily and cheaply explored by bus. With around 50 lines including Montmartrobus, you are spoiled for choice. An original and meaningful way to get to know the city with all its facets like a real Parisian. The big novelty: The subway currently runs until 2.15 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays. And to complement the public transport offer, the RATP also rents out bicycles! La Traverse, a RATP minibus line, runs through certain districts of the capital and offers the opportunity to get to know Parisian life better.

Metro and RER
To get around Paris as effectively as possible, you should use the metro. The metro network is the fastest form of public transport with 14 lines and around 300 metro stations.

The first metro starts at 5.30 a.m., the last at 1.15 a.m. (on Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays until 2.15 a.m.). The entrances to the metro are labeled Metro, Metropolitain or just the letter M. Each line differs in its specific color, number and direction of travel.

The numerous connections to the trains of the RER (network of regional express trains) and to the long-distance train stations of the SNCF give you a connection to the suburbs of Paris. The five lines (A, B, C, D and E) of the Réseau Express Régional (RER) cross Paris and the Ile-de-France at the same time as the metro.


Buses and trams
The bus network in and around Paris is well developed. Around 350 bus routes operate - each stop is marked with the name and number of the stopping bus. Entry is always at the front, the ticket must be shown to the driver or validated, and exit is through the back door of the bus. The bus driver is informed of the wish to disembark by pressing a red button and the “Arrêt demandé” signal lights up above the driver's cab.

At night from 0.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m., the "Noctilien" - 42 night bus routes connect Paris from 5 transfer stations (Place du Châtelet and the 4 stations) with the surrounding area. All lines are marked with the letter N.

There are currently 3 tram lines operating in Paris. The T1 line from Gare de Saint-Denis to Noisy-le-Sec. The T2 line runs from La Défense with the Porte de Versailles and the Parc des Expositions. The T3 tram line connects Pont du Garigliano and Porte d'Ivry. The stops are all marked with a T that can be seen from afar.

Route plan and timetable
Network maps (metro, bus and RER) are available in the metro and RER stations

Tickets and travel tickets

All tickets are valid for the metro, the RER (suburban rapid transit system) within Paris, the bus (except Orlybus and Roissybus), trams and the Montmartre cable car.

Metro and RER:
a single ticket entitles you to a one-time journey, and you can change as often as you wish (only within the metro and RER).

Buses and trams:
A single ticket is valid for a journey within Paris of up to 1.5 hours.
The tickets must always be validated and kept during the journey.
Changing from metro or RER to bus or tram (and vice versa) with the same ticket is not permitted.

Ticket sales:
Tickets and season tickets can be bought in all metro stations, RER stations, bus terminals and SNCF train stations. When arriving by train (TGV or ICE), single tickets can also be purchased from the conductor on the train.

Prices
Single ticket (metro, bus): € 1.70
Pack of 10 (“carnet de dix tickets”): € 13.30, reduced (children 4-10 years) € 6.65

Ticket to the Palace of Versailles (return): € 6.50
Disneyland Paris return ticket: € 14.20


TIME CARDS

PARIS VISITE
Free rides - 1, 2, 3 or 5 days on all RATP modes of transport (metro, RER, bus, tram, Montmartre funicular, night buses), SNCF suburban trains and within the ADATRIF and APTR network. Children (4 - 11 years): 50% discount. Available from the Paris Tourist Office or Paris Spectacle.

Zones
1-3 (Paris Center)
1 day € 10.55 2 days € 17.15 3 days € 23.40 5 days € 33.70

1-5 (Paris, suburbs, airports)
1 day € 22.20 2 days € 33.70 3 days € 47.25 5 days € 57.75

MOBILIS = day ticket
Free travel for one day by metro, RER, bus and tram.

Zone 1-2: € 6.60
Zone 1-3: € 8.80
Zone 1-4: € 10.85
Zone 1-5: € 15.65

• Ticket Jeunes Week-end = day ticket for young people up to 26 years of age
• Free travel for one day by metro, RER, bus and tram.
• Valid only on weekends (Saturday or Sunday) or on public holidays.

Zone 1-3: € 3.65
Zone 1-5: € 7.85
Zone 3-5: € 4.60