{"id":36,"date":"2006-12-28T19:22:00","date_gmt":"2006-12-28T19:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/france\/2006\/12\/paris-transportation-metro-guide.html"},"modified":"2016-05-18T08:31:19","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T08:31:19","slug":"paris-transportation-metro-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/france\/2006\/12\/paris-transportation-metro-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Paris Transportation: Metro Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Paris
\nParis Metro<\/span><\/div>\n

Paris public transportation is efficient and easy to use and offers great value for money in a city where taxis can be expensive. Here are some tips for making the most of the Paris Metro and RER (suburban rail):<\/p>\n

Paris Metro Guide<\/strong>
\n– The Paris metro has 16 lines, numbered 1 to 14, with two sub-lines, the 3bis and 7bis. Each one is color coded so that it’s easy to identify them on a map and on station signs.<\/p>\n

– Start and end stations are used to identify which direction a line is going (e.g. “Line 1 to La Defense”)<\/p>\n

Paris RER Guide<\/strong>
\n– The Paris RER has 5 lines, lettered A to E<\/p>\n

– The lines connect to metro stops in the city center, and are useful for trips both within the city and farther away (like the Paris airports and Versailles)<\/p>\n

– Be careful when boarding a train, as not all trains stop at all stations. Check the signs on the platforms carefully to make sure that your train will stop where you need to get off.<\/p>\n

Use the RATP<\/a> website for:<\/strong>
\n– Mapping a route to your destination<\/p>\n

– Full maps of the Paris metro and RER<\/p>\n

– Information on Paris metro ticket prices and passes<\/p>\n

If you speak French, the French version of the RATP website has more detailed and extensive information.<\/p>\n

Paris Metro and RER Tickets and Passes<\/strong>
\nWithin the city center (Zones 1 & 2), Paris Metro and RER tickets are interchangeable and are valid for unlimited transfers for their duration. Metro and RER tickets for the Paris outskirts and suburbs vary in price by distance.<\/p>\n

Single Journey on Paris Metro or RER:<\/p>\n

– Purchase ticket at a machine or booth in any Paris metro or RER station.<\/p>\n

Multiple Journey on Paris Metro or RER:<\/p>\n

– Carnet: A packet of ten single tickets; purchase in any metro station for a discount on the price of buying 10 individual tickets.<\/p>\n

– Paris Visite Pass: A card for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days in zones 1 to 3 or 1 to 5 (each day begins at 5:30am and ends at 5:30am the following morning). You can purchase the pass in any metro station, airport, or participating hotel \/ tour operator.<\/p>\n

– Passe Navigo: Smartcard for the Paris metro. This is a good choice if you are visiting Paris for an extended period of time and plan to use public transportation extensively while you are there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Paris Metro Paris public transportation is efficient and easy to use and offers great value for money in a city where taxis can be expensive. Here are some tips for making the most of the Paris Metro and RER (suburban rail): Paris Metro Guide – The Paris metro has 16 lines, numbered 1 to 14, […]<\/p>\n

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