Navigate Paris like a local and get all the latest transport updates, Download our Paris Transport Guide! Get a copy of the Paris Attractions Map here. Download Your Free Guides. Itinerary Guides. Buy your tickets at the ticket machines located inside metro stations. We introduce each one of them on our Paris Public Transport article.
The good news? The Paris city government takes public transport very seriously, and every year a big chunk of the budget is reserved for improving traffic and passenger conditions in Paris trains, buses, and tramways. In the coming years, you can expect Paris public transportation to become more efficient, accessible and comfortable.
Lots of new stations are also being added, making it easier than ever to get around. Keep reading to learn how to navigate Paris public transport like a pro, including advice on the best tickets and passes, plotting your trip, safety and more.
The metro and other public transport is generally safe, but pickpockets operate on many lines. Keep your wits about you and your valuables close to your person. See this page for more information on traveling safely , including advice on what to do in case of an incident or emergency. You can buy tickets and passes for Parisian public transportation networks at any metro, RER or tramway station, and when boarding buses.
They are also available at Paris Tourist information centers around the city, and can sometimes be found at newsstands or tabacs tobacco vendors. Depending on the length of your stay, how much you'll use public transport, and whether you plan on day trips to places like the Chateau de Versailles or Disneyland Paris , you'll need to choose between single metro tickets, packs of tickets called "carnets" , or one of several useful transport passes. Below is a rundown of your options and some tips on how to choose the right one.
Never purchase tickets from vendors on the street or vendors hovering around the entrance to stations; these tickets might be counterfeited and could cost you later in fines and extra time and money spent. You can download free maps, search timetables and plan your itinerary, as well as find information on current rates, network issues and other information. The RER, Paris' commuter train system, consists of five express trains that travel within Paris and the greater region contrary to the metro, which stops just outside the city limits.
The RER can get you to your destination much faster since it stops at far fewer stops than the Metro. Other major hubs include Gare du Nord, St. The RER, which is run by a different public company than the Paris Metro, can be a bit complicated at first, but the time gained is generally worth it. The same route by metro adds at least ten minutes to your journey. However, the RER is more complicated than the metro because each line breaks into different directions at a certain point, making it easy to get lost and waste funds and time if you hop on the wrong train.
Follow these tips to make your journey go more smoothly:. Operating hours for RER lines vary, but on average the commuter trains run from a. For itineraries and hours, consult the RATP itinerary-finder page. Paris January 31, Share Post. Ticket windows should also have free metro maps. Open: am — am am on Friday and Saturday nights. Caution: There are lot of stairs and long walkways, so carrying a lot of luggage can be difficult. About The Tickets Paris still uses small cardboard tickets that you feed through the turnstiles.
Hours and Frequency The Metro opens at am and the last trains depart the station around am Sunday through Thursday and until am on Friday and Saturday.
Get a Map We recommend picking up a Metro map. The Turnstile and Your Ticket Enter your ticket with the magnetic strip facedown into the ticket slot at the turnstile.
Navigating The Metro The Metro has very good signage so just keep following the signs to find your train. Each Metro line is named with a number 1 through 14 and a color. Metro Safety The only thing you need to worry about on the Metro is pickpockets. New trains have electronic route displays so you know exactly what stop is next.
Older trains just have a printed route so pay a little more attention. During rush hour and at super popular tourist stops, the train can get extremely crowded. The Metro does get very crowded during rush hour. The subway opens at am and closes at 1 am. This means that the first metro leaves the first station at am and the last metro arrives at the last station at 1 am.
Therefore, to catch the last train, it is best to be waiting on your platform no later than am. The subway line in Paris is the third-longest line in Europe after London and Madrid.
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