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Can you use Paris Metro ticket twice?

In the metro and RER, tickets are valid for two hours for a single, one-way trip, which might include transfers. It cannot be used for several different trips within this time period. In the bus network, tickets are valid for 90 minutes between the first and last validation, including one or several transfers.



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One validated, the t+ ticket allows you to make as many transfers as you want on the metro and RER networks for 90 minutes hours (after the first validation), and for 90 minutes on the bus and tram networks (between the first and last validation).

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Using Metro Tickets in Paris, France There are two reasons the machine will reject your ticket. 1. Previously Used Ticket - Check that you didn't enter a previously used ticket. If the ticket has been used before you'll see a small date stamp on the back of the ticket.

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Tickets purchased individually or in packages of 10 are permanently valid for single use and are issued without an expiration date. Single tickets can be purchased from metro/RER stations, some bus terminals, and registered retailers, usually tobacconists and bookshops, displaying the RATP sign.

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You must validate (composter) all French train tickets before you board a train unless you have printed your ticket off at home or downloaded it on your mobile phone. Tickets that are bought or exchanged at a station self-service machine in the hour before you travel may be validated automatically, according to SNCF.

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In the same way that you can't use the Return journey more than once just because it's valid for a calendar month, you may only make one Outward journey.

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If you are caught with a reserved ticket for another train, you will be treated the same way as travelling without a ticket. A hefty fine will be imposed and the railways may also take legal action. If you miss your train with a reserved ticket, you have no option but to reserve a seat again for the next train.

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If you need to travel on a different date, you will need to cancel your ticket and buy a new one. Your ticket is refundable (with no admin fee) if the service you planned to travel on is delayed or cancelled, and you choose not to travel.

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No expiry. Yes, they are valid forever, even if the color changes (as it does every 3 or 4 years). I shall just add that if you have an old valid ticket that doesn't seem to work at the turnstile, you can have it replaced for a new one at no charge.

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There are two ways to buy Paris Metro tickets: at station ticket windows or vending machines. If you're using the vending machine, pay with euro coins, or a European debit or credit card that has a smart chip. If you're carrying euro bills or a non-European credit card, head to the staffed ticket windows for payment.

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BUYING A METRO TICKET IN PARIS They accept cash or credit card (though for Americans, make sure it's a chip & pin card!)

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Paris Metro Day Pass The day pass is €8.45 for central Paris (zones 1 and 2) and is valid for that particular day starting from midnight to midnight. This means that if you buy a day pass at 4 pm it will expire at midnight, so consider the time before buying to see if it's worth it for you.

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What do I do if I left my ticket behind or lost it? If you received an eTicket, simply open it in the Amtrak mobile application, or print out another copy of the PDF document attached to your receipt email. If you had a paper value ticket, you will need to repurchase it at the ticket counter.

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Anytime Day tickets are only valid on the date shown. You can buy these tickets at any time before you travel.

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A Weekly Season Ticket gives you unlimited travel between two stations. It doesn't matter if you take the train at a Peak or Off-Peak time, you can use it to travel at any time during the day.

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But just in case, here are some helpful phrases and common questions to learn before your trip:
  1. One ticket, please: Un ticket, s'il vous plaît. ( ...
  2. A pack of metro tickets, please: Un carnet, s'il vous plaît. (


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Paris Metro tickets are valid for transfers on Metro for 2 hours after first validation. For Metro tickets used on a tram or bus, transfers are allowed for 1 hour 30 minutes after first validation.

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