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How many times can you use a metro ticket in Paris?

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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In the bus network, tickets are valid for 90 minutes between the first and last validation, including one or several transfers. T+ tickets must be validated each time you board a bus or tram.

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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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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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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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Metro. The Paris Metro is our preferred way to get around the city when we travel around central Paris. This is because it is fast, affordable, has a regular service, and it covers the majority of the attractions in the city centre. The Paris metro system is currently made up of 16 lines and 302 stations.

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Open Return tickets cannot be used for the same journey more than once but you may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station.

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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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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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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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The Paris metro really is quite easy to use and even if you end up going the wrong way or if you need help finding the right platform, other passengers are happy to point you in the right direction. Just be sure to start with a simple “Bonjour, excusez-moi”!

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Most shopping malls, restaurants, and hotels accept credit or debit cards including Mastercard, American Express, or Visa in Paris France. So, it's better to carry your card with a small amount of cash in hand for urgent needs.

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Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.

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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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However, if you have the Paris Pass on your vacation you can use the public transport network of the city (bus, RER, metro or streetcar Montmartre tram) for free within zones 1-3. The Eiffel Tower is located in Zone 1.

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First thing to do: ask for a carnet of Métro tickets (group of ten). Don't buy Métro tickets one by one. Also, consider a Navigo transit pass. The Paris Métro is among the great transport bargains of the world: over 300 stations all over the city, and you can travel from one to another for 1.90€—or even less.

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Should you get skip-the-line tickets for the most popular Paris attractions? Yes. With well over 20 million tourists coming to the City of Lights to see its famous attractions each year, ticket lines get long - very, very, long. Don't waste your time in Paris by standing in ticket lines when you don't have to.

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The Navigo Daily Pass. It is valid for one day, from 12 am to 11.59 pm. You can buy this pass up to 6 days in advance, and it will start working after the first validation and until the end of the metro service that same day. The cost of this pass is 8,45€ (zones 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5), and 20,10€ (zones 1-5).

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