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Transport guide

Getting Around Paris: Complete Transport Guide (2026)

Paris transit is excellent + dense. Metro covers everything within central arrondissements. RER reaches Versailles + CDG. Walking is essential for the experience.

Navigo Easy pass

Rechargeable tap-and-go for Metro + Bus + RER. Buy at metro station + 2 EUR card fee. Single ride 2 EUR.

Best for: Daily use. Cheaper than Carnet (10 tickets).

Paris Visite pass

Tourist pass valid 1/2/3/5 days. Covers zones 1-3 or 1-5 (latter includes CDG, Versailles). 13-65 EUR.

Best for: Tourists hitting multiple attractions across multiple days.

Metro (14 lines)

Most efficient way around central Paris. 1.5-2 minute frequency at peak. Single fare 2 EUR.

Best for: Cross-arrondissement travel.

RER (regional express)

5 lines — RER A, B (CDG airport), C (Versailles), D, E. 2-15 EUR depending on zone.

Best for: Airport transfers + Versailles + suburbs.

Buses

68 lines crisscrossing Paris. Slower than Metro but scenic.

Best for: Above-ground views of Paris.

Velib bike share

Stations all over Paris. 5 EUR/day or 15 EUR/week. Electric + manual bikes.

Best for: Marais + Saint-Germain leisurely riding.

Taxis + Uber + Bolt

Available + reliable. 1-1.50 EUR/km + base fare. Use apps for fixed pricing.

Best for: Late-night transit after Metro closes (1am Mon-Thu, 2am Fri-Sat).

Walking

Paris is dense + walkable — many sights are 15-20 min walk apart.

Best for: Marais + Saint-Germain + Latin Quarter exploration.