Transport
Transport
Since 1 January 2025, paying for transport in Paris and Île-de-France has become simpler: instead of zones and t+ tickets, there are two single tickets valid for journeys across the whole region, plus a separate airport fare. This section explains how it works, how the metro differs from the RER, how to get in from the airports and what to bear in mind when using taxis and bikes.
The key rule of the new fares is simple: metro and trains use one ticket, buses and trams another. Switch from one to the other and you need a second ticket.
Tickets after the 2025 reform
| Ticket | Where it's valid | Important |
|---|---|---|
| "Metro – Train – RER" | Metro, RER and suburban trains across the whole region, except journeys to the airports | €2.50 in 2025; check the current price. Changing to a bus or tram requires a second ticket |
| "Bus – Tram" | Buses and trams across the whole region | €2 in 2025; check the current price. Changing to the metro or RER requires a second ticket |
| Airport fare | Journeys to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports | A separate flat fare: €13 in 2025; check the current price |
| Navigo Day | All zones of the region for one day | Airport journeys not included |
| Navigo Easy and apps | Carrier for single tickets | Replace paper magnetic tickets, which are being phased out |
Metro and RER
The Paris metro has 16 lines: lines 1 to 14, plus the short lines 3bis and 7bis. Lines are identified by number and colour, and the direction by the terminus: on the map, look for the name of the last stop in the direction you want.
The RER consists of fast trains that cross Paris and run far out into the suburbs. They are handy for longer trips: the RER B links the city with Charles de Gaulle Airport, the RER C goes to Versailles and the RER A to Disneyland (Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy station). A single RER line can have several branches, so check the terminus on the departure board before boarding.
Since June 2024, metro line 14 has run to Orly Airport. Remember that the journey to the airport is charged at the separate airport fare, not with a standard ticket.
Getting in from the airports
| Airport | Train or metro | What to bear in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Charles de Gaulle (Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle) | RER B to Paris | You need an airport-fare ticket. For buses and taxis, see the IDFM website and the taxi section below |
| Orly | Metro line 14 (since June 2024) | You need an airport-fare ticket. For buses and taxis, see the IDFM website and the taxi section below |
Taxis and VTC
- Official Paris taxis charge fixed fares to and from the airports — check the current amounts on official websites
- VTC cars (booked via an app) cannot be hailed in the street: they can only be booked
- Only get into an official taxi from a taxi rank or a car you have booked; turn down offers of a "ride" in the arrivals hall
- Before your journey, save your destination address in French so you can show it to the driver
Cycling and walking
- Paris has a public bike-share scheme, Vélib' — see its app for terms and prices
- Many districts have cycle lanes, but traffic in the centre is heavy: follow the rules and signals
- The centre is compact: many famous sights are linked by walking routes along the Seine
- Cross streets only on green and at pedestrian crossings — drivers and cyclists move fast
Related sections
- Trip planning
How to plan a trip to Paris step by step: documents, season, accommodation, transport, itinerary.
- Walking routes
Four walking routes: Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter, the Marais, Montmartre, and along the Seine from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower.
- Traveller questions
Answers to common traveller questions, plus the article catalogue.
Sources
- Île-de-France Mobilités
- RATP
- Société des grands projets (Grand Paris Express)
- Paris je t'aime (Paris tourist office)
Information is correct as of the date of preparation. Fares, timetables, museum opening hours and entry rules change, so check them on official websites before you travel.