How much does it cost to ride the Metro in Paris?

A single metro ticket costs €1.90, and can be used for one journey, including all connections. White-coloured tickets can be purchased singly or in a book of 10 (“carnet”) for €16, at the ticket offices or machines in metro stations, and also in some tobacconists.

How do you get around the Metro in Paris?

To get around the centre of Paris the Metro connects perfectly with the RER trains. Passengers can use the same travel card and the difference between the underground and train is barely noticeable. This guide includes a map of both the Metro and RER lines.

How do you pay for the Metro in Paris?

Paris Metro ticket machines all accept Euro coins (for purchases up to 30€) and European debit cards (with smart chip) as payment. Visa and Mastercard credit cards are accepted for buying tickets at most Paris Metro ticket machines and ticket windows.

Is the Metro a main source of transportation in Paris?

Public transport. Locally, Paris’s most-frequented public transport is the Métro: across 16 lines, its closely spaced stations (around 500 metres between them on any given line) allow a connection between any capital quarter to any other, and a few lines extend quite far into the suburbs.

How much is a 3 day Metro pass in Paris?

PARIS VISITE CARD PRICES (WHEN PURCHASED IN PARIS)

Do Paris Metro tickets work on bus?

Zones 1 and 2 cover the city center and ALL Métro lines. RATP tickets and passes are valid on the Métro, tram, buses and RER. The Métro alone is very efficient and will take you anywhere you need to go within Paris city limits, and sometines slightly beyond. Buses are less reliable but still offer a good service.

Are there maps for the Metro in Paris?

To make your journeys easier, RATP provides you with all the maps for the metro, RER, tram and bus lines that make up the Paris transport network. They are interactive and downloadable in PDF format.

What kind of public transport does Paris use?

RATP: Public transport in Paris and île-de-France: metro, RER, bus, tramway.

How many tram lines are there in Paris?

Commuter lines complement the RER network, with which they share many connections. Paris has 4 tramway lines serving the perimeter of the city: T1, T2, T3, T4. Tram tickets are the same as those used on the metro and the RER in Paris.

What kind of tickets do you need to ride the Metro in Paris?

Standard “T+” Metro Tickets. These tickets are good for one metro, RER, bus, or tramway ride within Paris (zones 1-2 only), including transfers. You may transfer from the Metro to the RER, but you must use a second ticket to transfer between Metro/RER and buses or tramways.