Paris bus map. Public transport in Paris. Public transport in Paris

If you arrive in Paris for a short period of time, then you can buy booklets (carnet) consisting of 10 tickets at any station or tobacco kiosk (a booklet will cost 13.70 €, while single ticket Ticket t+ costs 1.70 €).

The unified public transport system in the city is divided into five zones, and the metro itself more or less fits within the 1st and 2nd zones.

The same tickets are accepted on buses, on the metro and within the city and surrounding suburbs (zones 1 and 2), on the RER high-speed train lines (which stretch far beyond Paris, throughout region Ile-de-France).

To travel by metro and within zones 1 and 2 by RER or on the bus you only need one ticket, but transfer from bus to bus or from bus to metro (RER) You can't use the old ticket anymore. To travel on the RER train outside zones 1 and 2, you need to buy an RER ticket: tourists are often caught, for example, coming to Defense district on the RER, not on the metro (without buying the right ticket). Children under 4 years old travel for free, and from 4 to 10 years old - half price.

Do not buy tickets from suspicious characters hanging around the main stations: you will most likely be forced to overpay, and sometimes for an already used ticket, and always keep your ticket until the end of the trip: you will be fined right on the spot if you do not present it on time.

If you have to travel a lot on the metro in a day, it is worth buying a one-day travel card "mobilis" (from 6.80 € (intracity trips) to 20 € (with trips around the suburbs, although trips to both airports are not included): it covers unlimited travel on the metro, buses and, depending on the zone you choose, on the RER.

Travel card " Paris Visite"You can start using it any day. In addition, it provides discounts in certain museums and others. interesting places. Both "Carte Orange" and "Paris Visite" give you unlimited travel (within your chosen zones) on bus, metro, RER, SNCF and funicular on Montmartre. On the metro, you need to insert the “Carte Orange” coupon into the turnstile slot (don’t forget to pick it up from there later); on the bus - show the pass to the driver when entering the bus (no need to put it in the composter).

The Paris Autonomous Transport Operator (RATP) also offers many excursions, some of them are quite remote places, and such tours are much cheaper than those offered by commercial tour operators. All details can be found at the RATP travel agency (place de la Madeleine - 1st arrondissement; Madeleine metro station). 24-hour answering machine from the travel agency English language will inform you about all RATP (minimum payment) services, you can also go to its official website.

Tickets and tariffs in Paris

Various types of tickets for all types of public transport in Paris are sold at every metro stop or high-speed electric trains RER, at airports, at tourist information desks, in tobacco shops and newsstands.

Ticket Ticket t+

A one-time travel ticket (lilac with a brown magnetic stripe) costs 1.70 €, a set (carnet) of 10 pieces will cost 13.70 €. For children aged 4 to 11 years, a child rate is provided - 6.85 €. You can't buy it from the driver.

Ticket Ticket

A one-time ticket costs 2 €, purchased exclusively from the driver vehicle, which does not apply to other routes (tickets are marked “sans correspondance”), that is, when transferring to another bus, you will have to buy a new ticket.

A day pass for zones 1-2 costs 6.80 euros, for zones 1-3 – 9.05 euros, for zones 1-4 – 11.20 euros, for zones 1-5 – 16.10 euros. The Mobilis pass is valid for one whole day, not 24 hours, so you will get credit for the whole day even if you only start using the ticket in the evening. The Mobilis travel pass is attached to the card, which indicates the owner's first and last name; a photograph is not required in this case, however, controllers may sometimes ask to present an identification document.

The Paris Visite Pass is a travel card valid for a certain number of days (1, 2, 3 or 5) and in pre-determined transport zones. This map, no matter how useful the municipal authorities of Paris position it, in practice it does not provide the necessary savings that tourists so count on.

As a result, the Paris Visite card can only be useful to travelers in the following cases: when visiting Grevin Wax Museum, where the card provides a discount of 2 euros from the total price of 7.5 euros, and on excursions around Stade de France stadium, where she gives a 30% discount. And also when traveling to tourist bus L’Open Tour – discount of 4 euros from the standard rate of 25 euros.

In other cases, when visiting museums, the Paris Visite card gives only a small percentage discount on the purchase of a second or third ticket in addition to yours. In addition, Paris Visite does not apply to the most popular museums in Paris.

Navigo Maps

These travel cards are only available to residents of Paris and the Ile-de-France region, but a variation of them, the Navigo Decouverte cards, can be purchased by anyone. Navigo Decouverte is sold in the Paris metro, in tobacco and newsstands, and costs 5 euros. In order to visit all the most significant places for a week from Monday to Sunday Paris sights, located in zones no. 1 and no. 2 using the Navigo Decouverte card, you will need to pay a travel coupon in the amount of 20.40 €. This card also requires a photograph of the owner. If this card is lost, it can be restored at one of the offices of the Autonomous Operator of Paris Transport (RATP).

Maps of Musees and Monuments

If you are planning to visit as possible more museums behind a short time, it is worth purchasing a “Pass for Museums and Monuments” (Carte Musees et Monuments) - 30 euros for two days, 45 euros for four days and 60 euros for six days. This card can be purchased at travel agencies, at metro or RER stations and in museums, and this pass is valid for 35 museums and attractions in Paris and the surrounding area (however, you will not be able to enter specialized exhibitions with this pass) and will allow you to skip the queues for tickets (although there is still a queue before the security check).

Many museums offer discounted tickets for people of a certain age and students (the latter will need an ISIC or youth card - although sometimes students who appear to be over 25 years old are still turned away). Persons under 20 or 18 years old will have to show a passport. Many places no longer sell it. cheap tickets for those over 60 years old, but still, just in case, take your passport. Children under 12 years old are usually admitted free of charge. Some museums have free admission (or half price) on Sundays. Most of them are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Transport in Paris: types of tickets, tariff zones, prices, metro

Paris is not a small city, even by European standards. In addition, many attractions are concentrated not only in the historical center, but are distributed evenly throughout the city. Consequently, every visitor to the city will have to use public transport. That is why we recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the basic information.

All about transport in Paris

Types of tickets

As befits such a large and popular city among travelers, Paris has great amount a variety of tickets for every taste. Almost all of them are uniform - that is, they apply to all urban transport (we will talk about exactly which types of transport they belong to below).

Regular ticket - T+ ticket
Valid 90 minutes. Price 1.9 euro.

The purchased ticket must be validated before the first trip: at metro and RER stations - at the turnstile, on buses and trams - in a special device (validator) on the handrails.

There is a certain peculiarity for the Paris transport system. You can only transfer using this ticket:
By underground transport: from the metro to the RER or vice versa
On ground transport: from tram to bus

You cannot change from the metro to the bus! A new ticket must be purchased.

You can purchase a T+ ticket only in special machines at metro and RER train stations, at the airport, tobacco shops and newsstands.

If there is a T+ ticket, then there should be just a T ticket? Absolutely right!

T ticket
This ticket is sold by bus drivers. If you do not have an unvalidated T+ ticket in your hands, you can buy a ticket from the driver. This ticket can only be used once, no transfers are possible, and is valid until the end of the trip. Price 2 euros.

T+ ticket cornet (or simply "Cornet")
Perhaps the most popular and comfortable view tickets for city guests. Essentially this is a pack of 10 T+ tickets, each of which is used separately. Price - 14.5 euros(for children under 10 years old - 7.25 euros). This way you save a quarter of the amount. All conditions for using Cornet are exactly the same as for a regular T+ ticket.

1 day pass - Mobilis
Gives you the right to make an unlimited number of trips in any transport. Valid for one day (not 24 hours!), up to 24 hours, regardless of when you composted it.
Zones 1-2 7.3 euros
Zones 1-3 9.7 euros
Zones 1-4 12 euros
Zones 1-5 17.30 euros
You must enter your first and last name on the ticket you receive.
Mobilis is not valid for travel to Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports!

Parise Visite - passes for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 days
Especially for tourists who do not like long hiking and plan to actively use transport for several days, special travel passes are available. Their cost varies depending on the number of days and the selected tariff zones (we will talk about them below). Parise visite also offers discounts on certain museums.

	zones 1-3	zones 1-5
1 day	12 euros	25.25 euros
2 days	19.5 euros	38.35 euros
3 days	26.65 euros	53.75 euros
5 days	38.35 euros	65.80 euros

There is a children's Parise Visite. Tariffs are half that of adults.

In addition to these types of tickets, there are others, but they are more suitable for local residents or those who are going to Paris for long term(from a week or longer).

Video instruction How to buy a Paris transport ticket

Tariff zones

Paris and its suburbs (Ile-de-France region) are divided into 5 tariff zones, each of which has its own fare. This is normal for all major European cities. But in the case of Paris, there are several features that can cause confusion.

All zones go in a circle, forming rings. On transport diagrams they are indicated in different colors. All of Paris is included in the first tariff zone. If you look at the metro map, you can see that some lines enter the second or third zone (for example, the La Defense station in the quarter of the same name). At the same time, you do not need to pay for travel to the second or third tariff zone! All Paris metro is included in the first tariff zone!

The division into zones was invented only for suburban transport, first of all, for RER trains. If you are traveling on the RER in the first tariff zone, then the fare is paid in the same way as for any other transport. When moving in the 2nd and other zones, the payment amount will increase: the further, the more expensive.

As already mentioned, all of Paris and its attractions are in the first zone. You can move around the city by metro or buses, so in this case you can safely forget about all these zones.

There is nothing particularly interesting in the second zone, but many budget tourists are looking for cheap housing here, since it is already considered a suburb.

In the 3rd zone there is the La Defense quarter and Orly airport.

In the 4th zone - famous palace Versailles

In the 5th zone - Charles de Gaulle Airport and Disneyland.

Type of transport

In this article we have already repeatedly used the phrase “all types of public transport”. What about the unified transport system of Paris?

Metro
RER trains
Buses
Night buses Noctilien
Trams
Funicular

Let's tell you more about each of them.

Paris Metro

The metro is by far the most convenient way to get around the city.

Some interesting facts about the Paris metro:

The word "metro" is of French origin, it was here that this term appeared, which soon spread throughout the world.
The Paris metro is one of the oldest in Europe, after the London, Budapest, and Glasgow metro.
The 14th metro line is fully automated, there are no drivers on the trains, and they are controlled remotely.
The names of some Parisian stations pleasantly caress the ears of Russian-speaking travelers, for example, “Stalingrad” and “Sevastopol”.
The metro system in Paris is the densest in the world! Within the city, the distance from any point to the nearest metro station is no more than 500 meters. In total - more than 300 stations!

It is the last fact that is key. The metro stations are really so close to each other and cover the entire city that there is virtually no need to use other transport. Yes, of course, sometimes it will be faster to take the bus and travel a couple of stops than to go down to the metro and wait for the train. But we would better recommend covering such short distances on foot :)

As expected big cities, in Paris there are several large transport hubs, where several metro lines intersect and there are stops for other modes of transport. The largest such hub is Chatelet, located in the historical center of Paris. 5 metro lines, 3 RER train lines and a bunch of bus and tram stops intersect here.

In total, the city is penetrated by 14 metro lines + 2 more small interchange lines.

The passenger turnover of the Paris metro is 4.5 million people, second in terms of this indicator in Europe only to the Moscow metro.

The doors to the carriages do not open automatically - to do this you need to either press the green button or lift a special handle (this is the first time we have seen such an interesting method).

Working hours from 5:30 to 0:40 Sunday-Thursday, 5:30 - 1:40 Friday-Saturday. Time between trains about 6-8 minutes during normal times and up to 2-3 minutes during peak hours.

The official logo of the Paris metro is a blue letter M in a circle of the same color. But when looking for the nearest station in the area, don't get hung up on this logo. The fact is that the entrances to metro stations are designed differently.

The design of the stations is often nothing interesting, as is the case throughout Europe.

It's no secret that in this regard, many Moscow and St. Petersburg metro stations are real works of art (for example, in Moscow, 44 stations are recognized as cultural heritage sites).

Many people have probably heard that the Paris metro is chosen by numerous migrants, in particular of Arab origin, as well as other representatives of the lower social class of the population, and therefore using this type of transport is quite uncomfortable. There is some truth in this. But don't be afraid. Just follow basic safety rules: keep money and valuables in a safe place, bags tightly closed, backpacks off your shoulders and in your hands.

Paris metro map

RER trains

According to the original plan, the metro in Paris was supposed to run only throughout the city. But with the growth of the city and the increasing role of the suburbs, there was a need to establish transport links between them. This is how RER appeared - electric trains or, as they are often called, express metro. The RER and metro are well integrated thanks to the interchange system.

In total, RER has 5 lines: A, B, C, D, E, some of which have branches (as they say - “forks”).

Line A(red) - goes through the center of Paris to the La Défense quarter and to the Gare de Lyon, and then to Disneyland
Line B(blue) - connects the center of Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport (as well as numerous settlements outside Paris)
Line C(yellow) - passes through the Champ de Mars and Les Invalides and heads to Versailles and Orly airport
Line D And E- least interesting for tourists

There are a total of 257 RER stations, 33 of which are located within Paris.

As mentioned above, the RER lines partially pass through the city, and then go beyond its boundaries, crossing 5 tariff zones (the 1st is Paris, the remaining 4 are suburban settlements). In the 1st tariff zone, that is, directly in Paris, regular tickets are valid for the RER, as for the metro, for example, T+ ticket. When crossing the city border, you must purchase another ticket.

In some cases, moving around the city by RER is faster and more convenient than by metro. The RER has fewer stations and therefore makes fewer stops and reaches faster speeds.

In general, the RER payment system is very confusing and would present a real headache for tourists, if not for one BUT. The average tourist will need to use this type of transport only in a few cases:

Transfer to Charles de Gaulle airport (line B, 10.3 euros one way)
Transfer to Orly airport (it is not possible to get to the airport directly, in any case you will have to change to a shuttle bus)
Trip to Disneyland (line A, station Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy, 15 euros return)
Trip to Versailles (line C, Versailles Rive Gauche station, 7 euros return)

And a number of less popular attractions in the region.

It is important: read very carefully the information on the electronic boards (hanging at all stations) and what is written on arriving trains. Since one station can serve several RER lines, almost every line has branches and therefore several terminal stations, and not all trains stop at all stations, you may get on the wrong train.

Buses and trams

As mentioned above, the Paris metro should satisfy all the needs of the average tourist. During our trip to Paris, we never used city trams and buses - only night ones.

But if tired legs do not allow you to walk a couple of blocks, then, of course, it is better to take the bus. They operate around the city from Monday to Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. There are 58 routes in total (not including night routes).

There are only 4 tram lines in Paris and they do not intersect with each other. They pass along the outskirts of the city and are of no interest to tourists.

Night buses Noctilien

Traffic in Paris does not stop even at night. It is provided by the Noctilien night buses. There are 18 routes operating around the city from 0:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. These buses will be especially useful if you need to get to airports at night, but don’t want to spend money on a taxi.

You can recognize Noctilien stops by a special logo: a sofa against the background of the moon or the letter N in a circle.
To travel on a night bus, you must purchase a T ticket from the driver. The T+ ticket is only valid on certain routes.
Night bus fares depend on final destination (from 2 to 5 euros).

Funicular

The Paris transport system includes a funicular. There is only one and it is located in the Montmartre quarter. Its sole purpose is to take tourists to the Sacre Coeur Basilica, which rises on a hill. The funicular operates with a regular T+ ticket.

Dictionary

Sortie- exit

Ligne- line
Direction- direction
Correspondance- transfer to another metro line or RER

Useful advice: official website, route planner and RATP app

After reading our article, your brain probably “exploded” a little :) Indeed, the nuances of functioning transport system There are a lot of Paris and it’s quite difficult to figure everything out on your own. But it’s the 21st century and our lives are greatly simplified by Internet services.

The official website of the main Parisian transport carrier RATP provides all detailed information according to transport schemes and schedules. Also on the site there is a lot useful service: route planner. Just enter the starting and ending points of your route and the site will provide you with all kinds of travel options.
To use the site you need basic knowledge of English. We will try to make the task easier for you and provide some instructions.

An even better option is to download the RATP application to your tablet/phone, which includes all of the above features.

The topic of moving around the capital of France does not subside among tourists, and for good reason, but main question: how to save on transport in Paris? Options are especially actively discussed among those who are just planning a tour.

The opinions of experienced travelers are listened to no less than the words of an enlightened guru of hedonism who knows the secrets of obtaining maximum pleasure.

However, there is no universal way to save money, because the main role is played by an individual approach - how many people are in the company, whether there are children, how long the trip is for, on what days and what you plan to see.

Save on travel tickets and buy a Paris City Pass

Cheap and cheerful with T+

Since a public transport ticket in Paris covers the metro, RER, bus, tram and funicular at the same time, you can relax in this regard.

It is better to focus on which zones you are going to travel through and how much time you will spend in the Mecca of love and fashion.

If you only have a few days to visit, which corresponds to zone 1, it is enough to buy Carnet - a booklet of 10 t+ coupons. You can, of course, purchase one ticket for each trip for 1.9 euros, but it will be more expensive.

For adults, the carnet costs 14.9 euros, for children (4-9 years old) – 7.45 euros, which gives a total of 22.35 euros. According to experienced tourists, for a family of three with a child, this is enough for a week. But remember that one ticket is valid for a maximum of 2 hours in the metro and 1.3 hours in ground transportation from the moment of its activation.

If you do not leave the first zone, you will rarely use transport, because a walk along the streets allows you to see much more than just the Pantheon, or the Sacre Coeur. In addition, the distance between metro train stops is very small, and the travel time takes 1-2 minutes, and it is only 5-10 minutes on foot, and museums, monuments, gardens and other beauties are located at every step.

So is it worth spending money on a couple of stops if walking on your own will bring a lot of impressions, making the pleasure much more complete?

By the way, make sure that the tickets are not lying next to your mobile phone, otherwise their magnetic tape will quickly demagnetize, making further use impossible. If this does happen, damaged coupons can be exchanged at the cash desk. Cashiers have long been familiar with these difficulties among visitors, and make exchanges without questions, but it is better to prevent a problem than to solve it.

Benefits for youth

As they say, young people are welcome everywhere, especially with Youth Ticket Weekend. If you are under 26 years old, feel free to buy this ticket and you will be able to ride any underground and surface public transport all weekend and holidays for mere pennies.

The only thing is that you need to choose the zones you want to travel through. The most high price provided for a ticket for all five zones - 8.95 euros.

Ticket Mobilis?

If the beauties of the capital are not enough for you or you are planning to visit, or maybe you will have to leave the cozy and hospitable zone 1. In this case, you will either have to activate 5 t+ tickets at once, which will cost 7.45 euros for adults (if you take them from the clarinet book) and 3 .72 euros for children, but this is only one way.

You can also purchase a Ticket Mobilis – and other types of transport, valid throughout the day. Moreover, unlike the previous option, the vehicle can be changed many times using just one Mobilis ticket.

This pass seems more practical if you actively travel in zones 1 and 2, then its cost does not exceed 7.5 euros. If you include zone 3, which corresponds to the modern district of La Défense, the price jumps to 10 euros.

A visit to Versailles (zone 4) - 12.4 euros, and together with Fontainebleau and Disney Park - 17.8 euros. However, it is much more profitable to buy before Disneyland separate ticket"Tickets for MLV Cressy Disney" in the subway machine, paying 7.6 euros.

Which ticket is better to buy Paris Visite or Navigo?

A ticket for public transport has been specially developed for tourists - Paris Visite, valid from 1 to 5 days, as well as for a different number of zones. It has an unlimited number of transfers for all types of urban transport within a specified period, and also gives the right to receive significant discounts when visiting some.

For the first 3 zones, the price for 1 day for adults is 12 euros, and for 5 days – 38.35 euros. Children are 50% cheaper.

For the local population, Navigo Week or Month is provided, designed for a week or a month, but visitors also have the right to use them.

If the tourist Visite can be activated on any day of the week by entering the start date of operation and your name, then Navigo operates on strictly designated days: weekly from Friday to Thursday, and monthly from the 20th to the 19th of each month.

The cost of a weekly pass for all zones is 22.8 euros. Considering that it is valid for 2 days longer than the five-day tourist one, and at the same time costs less, many prefer it, although they are deprived of the right to museum discounts. But since not all establishments provide discounts on entry, think about how important this is for you.

True, to use the Navigo option, you need to buy two cards for 5 euros, one of which is travel document, and the second with your photo - ID. After purchasing the ticket, you must replenish the amount corresponding to the week or month of use, and after the expiration of the term, you must replenish the required amount.

So it will last 10 years, and if you plan to visit the capital frequently, this is a very good choice. In addition, on the official website of the Paris transport company you can manage your Navigo pass, planning your maneuvers by zone.

Let's compare alternatives

Let's see what happens if we set relatively identical conditions for a Paris travel pass for each type.

Let’s say you plan to visit museum galleries and architectural monuments without leaving the city boundaries.

Analysis makes it clear how best to proceed when planning. If you are waiting romantic walk on a weekend for two, it’s enough to buy T+ for short and not very distant trips, enjoying a walk through the famous and simply picturesque corners of the majestic city.

For long stay in the capital with a busy program, it’s worth thinking about a more convenient means of transportation without extra expenses. Each moment has its own attractive and not so attractive sides, so everything is individual.

Summary

Paris is one of the most visited metropolises, and for the right to come into contact with its amazing story he demands his tribute. You definitely can’t call it cheap, and therefore the desire to save money is quite natural and understandable.

Even a ticket for public transport can make a significant dent in the budget, but after spending some time studying the payment system, it is easy to find the optimal and acceptable option.

Transport map in Paris

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Tickets and fares

1. Cash registers or machines- here's where to buy tickets. Vending machines can be found near the metro, which is known throughout the world as the most extensive. There are fourteen lines, and the stations are located at a very short distance from each other, so you will not have any difficulties finding a machine. You should not buy tickets from drivers; it may cost several tens of eurocents more. In addition, they do not offer all types of tickets.

2. Carnet- this is a pack of ten tickets. This way you can really save up to a quarter of the cost of tickets. Be sure to buy carnets, if you are traveling in a group. Just keep in mind that t+ tickets are valid for one metro visit and only for 1 hour. With this ticket you can easily transfer to different lines or buses, but if you go up and go down at another station, then you need a different ticket.

3.For adults a special travel ticket is sold, which is called Mobilis. Its validity period is one day. These tickets can be purchased any day of the week, including weekends. Travel is possible both within the city and in the surrounding area, and the price of a “pass” is directly dependent on the zone and starts from 6 euros. Such tickets are very profitable if you need to travel around Paris itself, see the sights, go to Disneyland, or visit friends in the suburbs. For comparison: just one trip to Disneyland will cost as much as 14 euros.

Paris public transport map

4. Young people (up to 26 years old) can purchase special travel cards that will allow them to travel around the city and its surrounding areas on weekends or holidays without any restrictions. This ticket is called Ticket Jeune and costs from 3 euros, depending on the selected zone. It has its own characteristics: with this ticket you cannot get to the airport. However, it is still beneficial. You can visit, for example, Versailles and combine it with trips by metro.

5. There are special travel cards. For example, a map Navigo is a magnetic card that is intended for Parisians, but tourists can also purchase it. Keep in mind: the card needs your photo, so you will need a small photo, about the same size as a passport. The version for tourists will cost 5 euros. This card needs to be charged, and you can charge it either for a week (about 20 euros) or for a month (about 60 euros). When charging for a week, keep in mind that only the period from Monday is considered a week. on Sun., but not from Wed. on Wed, for example. Such tickets are sold only until Thursday of the current week with an expectation of the next one. So if you come to Paris for less than one calendar week, or it does not cover the period from Mon. on Sun., it’s not worth taking such a pass. For those who are planning to stay here for more than a month, there is no need to think twice: the Navigo card is the most profitable option.

6. Another card is Paris Visit. It can be purchased for a day, two days, three, or even five days. During this period, you will be able to travel around Paris without restrictions and enjoy discounts in museums and other places, interesting for tourists. The movement area can be set: zones 1-3 are Paris itself and the suburbs, zones 1-5 are Paris, the suburbs plus the airport. Although the Navigo card is much more profitable than Paris Visit, the second one is more convenient for tourists.

7. Children over the age of 4 also have to pay for public transport in Paris.. But Carnet for children from 4 to 10 years old will cost less than for adults - about 6 euros. All you have to do at the box office is say “children’s carnet” (carnet enfant).

All passes can be purchased from machines in metro stations, RER (Range Overground) stations or Local Transport Network (RATP) kiosks.

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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, suburban electric trains, the route of which passes through the central part of the city, Paris taxi. We will tell you about Paris transport tickets and their costs, and provide links to official websites, the information on which is presented in English. Information is current as of 2016.

Metro in Paris

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 is located electronic scoreboard, which indicates not only the length of the route, but also the time remaining until the next train arrives.

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.

Metro operating hours

The operating hours of the Paris metro depend on the day of the week and whether it is a public holiday or not.

From Sunday to Thursday, the metro operates from 5:30 am to 00:40 am.
On Fridays and Saturdays, the Paris metro operates an hour longer, from 5:30 a.m. to 1:40 a.m.

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.

Movement interval

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 may take you much longer than you originally expected.

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.

Transport nuances

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.

Tram in Paris

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.

The oldest Paris tram line is T1 line. Despite the fact that it opened in 1992, today it connects the suburbs of Saint-Denis and Noisy-le-Sec with Paris. The length of the line is only 11 km, which has 26 stops. Download T1 line diagram.
Line T2 erected in 1997 in order to connect the suburbs of Defense and Issy-les-Moulineaux. Its length is approximately 11.3 km, with 13 stations. Download T2 line diagram.
And here T3 line is the first Parisian tram line to be built within the city limits. It is only 7.9 km long and has only 17 stations. To ride along this line and admire the modern southern part city, go to the Porte d'Ivry metro station. There is the final stop of the trams of this line. Diagram of line T3a and diagram of line T3b.

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.

Line T4 considered the newest of all existing ones. It was built in 2006. Connects the areas of Bondi and Aunes-sous-Bois. Its length is 7.9 km, on which there are 11 stations. The main feature of the line is that it operates on the “tram-train” principle, in other words, trams along it move along railway tracks, like ordinary trains. In addition, unlike the first three lines, which are managed by the transport company RATR (official website of the company: www.ratp.fr/), this line is managed by the French railways(company website: www.sncf.com/fr/).
Line T5(from Marché de Saint-Denis to Garges Sarcelles), used in the non-tourist part of Paris. Download the diagram.
Line T6(from Châtillon to Viroflay). Scheme .
Line T7 It is interesting because it connects Orly airport with the Villejuif Louis Aragon metro station. Scheme .
Line T8(Saint-Denis to Epinay - Villetaneuse). Scheme .

You can use the electronic route planner on the official website. Indicate the required addresses, select the “tram”, and the system will give you the best route option.

Tram operating times in Paris

Trams in Paris run almost all day, starting at 6:00 in the morning and ending at approximately 23:00 at night.

Movement interval

Tram intervals are about 10 minutes.

Paris tram tickets

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.

Transport nuances

Each tram line has its own rolling stock:

TFS trams operate on line T1. They are 29 meters long and 2.3 meters wide and can accommodate no more than 178 people.
trams of the Citadis 302 type operate on the T2 line
The T3 line is served by trams of the Citadis 402 type. Their length is only 44 m, their width is 2.65 m, and their passenger capacity is about 300 people.
on the T4 line you can see trams of type U 25000, 36.97 m long and with a passenger capacity of 242 people

Buses of Paris

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 with gas or electric engines are already being purchased, 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.

Bus operating hours

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.

Movement interval

On average, the interval of Paris buses is 15-35 minutes, depending on the time of day.

Paris bus map

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.

Transport nuances

On 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.

Paris International Buses

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.

Taxi in Paris

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.

Travel costs

Taxi fares are charged according to the meter readings. In Paris, within the city limits, the basic tariff is 2 euros. In addition, about 0.5 euros per 1 km are added to the basic tariff during the daytime, and about 1 euro at night. There is an additional charge of 1-2 euros for luggage.

Outside Paris, the cost of travel increases by about 40% . That is why you should agree on payment with the driver in advance, since in this case the fee is also charged for the return trip 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 traffic jams often occur, 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 international companies, professionally engaged in transfers in European cities and speaking Russian. Due to the large volume of transfers, these companies can offer the lowest price on the market.

Types of tickets

Ticket T+- This is a one-time ticket, the cost of which is 1.8 euros. For greater savings, it is recommended to purchase a set of 10 tickets at a cost of 14.10 euros. Children aged 4-11 years old enjoy a special child rate. Tickets for them cost 7.05 euros. Children under 3 years old - free. Read more.
Ticket T– single use ticket. Costs 2 euros. This ticket can be purchased from the driver of the vehicle. Its main feature is the fact that its validity does not apply to other routes, in other words, if you change to another bus, you will have to purchase a new ticket.
Mobilis is a travel pass valid for a day. For zones 1-2 its cost is 7 euros, for zones 1-3 – 9.30 euros, for zones 1-4 – 11.50 euros, for zones 1-5 – 16.60 euros. It is worth noting that the pass is not valid for 24 hours, but only one full day, that is, the full day will be credited even if you started using the ticket in the late afternoon. A Mobilis ticket is just that: a ticket. It is attached to a card on which the owner’s full name is indicated.

Fines

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.

It is important

City authorities warn that there are many pickpockets on public transport in Paris. Remain vigilant and do not let valuables out of sight.
Travel passes can be purchased either from vending machines or at ticket offices. Sometimes you may be offered a travel pass “hand-selected” on the street. Don't buy it, it might be fake.
Public transport Paris is a completely non-smoking area.

Car rental in Paris

Renting a car at Paris airport is more expensive than in the city center. But having own car, you can save on transfer. 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:

rentalcars.com (not much rental cars in Paris, but very cheap offers may appear)
economybookings.com (the most complete collection of cars in Paris)

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?

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