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The Navigo Card
Forget paper tickets. The rechargeable Navigo card is your key to the city.
Your Paris Travel Companion
Navigo offers flexible travel options for everyone. Choose between physical cards or digital options on your phone to tap and go.
- ✅ Works on Metro, RER, Bus, Tram
- ✅ Cheaper than paper tickets
- ✅ No more demagnetized tickets!
Navigo Easy
Best for Tourists & Short Trips
Hover/Tap for DetailsThe standard reloadable card.
- Cost: €2.00 (Card only)
- Load “T+ Tickets” (Single trips)
- Load Day Passes (Navigo Jour)
- Shareable (if not carrying a pass)
Navigo Liberté+
Pay-As-You-Go (Residents/Long Stay)
Hover/Tap for DetailsLink to your bank account.
- Discounted single fares (~€1.73)
- Daily Capping included
- Valid on Metro/Bus/Tram (Zone 1)
- Billed monthly
Navigo Découverte
Unlimited Weekly/Monthly Travel
Hover/Tap for DetailsBest value for 5+ days.
- ~€30.75 / week (Mon-Sun only)
- Unlimited Zones 1-5
- Requires: Photo + €5 Card
- Strict “Monday Start” rule
Ile-de-France Mobilités
The Official App
Hover/Tap for DetailsYour phone is your ticket.
- Buy tickets securely
- Reload plastic Navigo cards
- Validate with Android phones
- Route planner & delays
Explore Paris Transport
Discover all ways to navigate the City of Light.
Interactive Paris transport map
Metro (Subway)
16 lines serving 300 stations. The fastest way.
Hours: 05:30 – 01:15 (02:15 Fri/Sat)
Tip: Lines are named by their end stations.
RER (Regional Train)
Connects Paris to Disney, Versailles & Airports.
Key Lines: A (Disney), B (CDG Airport)
Important: Keep your ticket to exit!
Bus
Scenic routes, but slower than Metro.
Night Bus: ‘Noctilien’ runs 12:30am-5:30am.
Tip: Wave at the driver to stop.
Batobus
Hop-on-hop-off Seine riverboat service.
Stops: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame.
Note: Separate ticket required.
Watch the 5-Minute Paris Guide
Zones & Fare System
Paris is divided into 5 concentric fare zones. Most tourists only need Zone 1, but day trips require extra planning.
- ✓ Zone 1: Central Paris. Includes Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and 99% of hotels.
- ✓ Zones 1–3: Inner suburbs (La Défense, Stade de France).
- ✓ Zones 1–5: The “Region”. Includes Disneyland, Versailles, and Airports (CDG/Orly).
- ✓ Price Rule: Metro is always flat fare (even in suburbs). RER trains price by distance.
Don’t buy a Zone 1-5 pass if you only plan one day trip to Disney or Versailles. It’s usually cheaper to buy a Navigo Easy (Zone 1) + individual train tickets for that one specific day.
Zones radiate out from the city center (Zone 1).
Quick Tips & Safety
Avoid fines, stay safe, and travel like a true Parisian.
🎫 Tap In Rules
Always tap in. You do NOT need to tap out on the Metro or Bus. You MUST tap out on the RER (trains).
⚠️ Watch Your Pockets
Pickpockets are very active on Metro Line 1 and RER B. Keep bags zipped and phones hidden near doors.
📱 SMS Bus Ticket
No cash? Send Bus + [Line Number] (e.g., Bus29) to 93100. Cost (~€2.50) is billed to your phone.
🛳️ Better than Metro?
The Metro is fast but dark. See the city sparkle at night with a Seine River Cruise instead.
Check Cruise Prices »🚇 Avoid Rush Hour
Avoid 08:00–10:00 and 17:00–19:00. If you have luggage, using the Metro during these times is a nightmare.
⬆️ Stand Right, Walk Left
On escalators, strictly stand on the right. Parisians in a hurry will walk on the left.
🌙 Night Travel
Metro closes ~1:15 AM (2:15 AM weekends). Use Noctilien buses (marked with ‘N’) after hours.
🚶 Best Way to See Paris?
Paris is a walking city. Discover hidden gems in Montmartre or the Latin Quarter with a local guide.
View Walking Tours »Airport Transfer
Getting to the city is easier than ever with the new Metro 14 extension and standardized airport fares.
Perfect for families or heavy luggage.
Tourist Travel Passes
Choose the perfect pass for your Paris adventure to save time and money.
Alternative Transport
Experience the city like a local on two wheels, or relax on a sightseeing loop.
🚲 Vélib’ Métropole
Paris has 20,000+ public bikes. The cheapest way to explore short distances.
- ✓ Pass: €5.00 / 24h.
- ✓ E-Bikes: Blue (Electric) / Green (Manual).
🚌 Hop-on Hop-off
The classic open-top bus tour. Perfect for getting oriented on your first day.
- ✓ Route: Eiffel, Louvre, Champs-Élysées.
- ✓ Bonus: Audio guide included in 10+ languages.
Save time & skip the line:
🎟️ Buy Bus Tickets »🚤 Batobus Shuttle
A hop-on, hop-off shuttle loop connecting 9 major landmarks on the Seine.
- ✓ Stops: Notre-Dame, Orsay, Eiffel Tower.
- ✓ Pace: Relaxed (Slower than Metro).
Top 5 Scenic Transport Routes
Discover Paris’s most famous sights from the front row of public transport.
Metro Line 6: Eiffel Tower View
The elevated section crosses the Bir-Hakeim bridge, offering the most iconic view of the Eiffel Tower from a train.
Section: Passy ↔ Bir-Hakeim
Time: ~5 mins (for the view)
Tip: Sit on the right side heading towards Nation!
Buy Eiffel Tower Tickets » Official Route InfoRER C: The Royal Route
Runs alongside the Seine past Musée d’Orsay, ending at the golden gates of the Palace of Versailles.
Route: Invalides → Versailles Château
Time: ~35 minutes
Tip: Sit upstairs on the left for river views.
Buy Versailles Tickets » Official TimetableTram T3: Parisian Boulevards
A modern, grassy tramway ride through the southern edges of Paris, passing parks and local architecture.
Section: Pont du Garigliano → Cité U
Time: ~25 minutes
Tip: Great for seeing a greener side of the city.
Browse City Walking Tours » Route MapMontmartre Funicular
Glide up the steep hill to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in under 2 minutes for panoramic city views.
Route: Pigalle base → Sacré-Cœur
Time: ~1.5 minutes
Tip: Use a ticket to go up, then walk down.
Book Montmartre Tour » Official InfoBatobus: Seine River Loop
Hits 9 icons including Notre-Dame and the Louvre. Transport that doubles as sightseeing.
Route: 9 stops along the Seine
Time: ~1 hour loop
Tip: Sit outside if sunny!
Buy Louvre Tickets » Book Scenic Cruise » Check StopsAccessible Travel
Paris’s historic transport network has challenges. Here is how to navigate the city with reduced mobility.
⚠️ Metro Warnings
Most of the Paris Metro was built in 1900 and is NOT wheelchair accessible. Expect many stairs and no elevators.
- EXCEPTION: Metro Line 14 is fully automated and 100% accessible (elevators at all stops).
✅ Buses & Trams
This is your best option. The surface network is highly accessible.
- 🚌 Buses: 100% are low-floor with retractable ramps. Press the blue wheelchair button to alert the driver.
- 🚋 Trams: All lines are 100% level-boarding accessible.
🚈 RER Trains
RER A and B generally have elevators, but boarding the train often requires a ramp.
- Requirement: You usually must ask station staff to deploy the manual ramp for you.
- Tip: Look for the “Service Garanti” icon on maps.
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