Is the RER a train or Metro?

The Paris RER is a regional train transport system connecting the center to its surrounding suburbs. RER stands for Réseau Express Régional. The RER also complements the Paris Metro, giving Parisians and tourists a larger transport network in the centre of Paris.



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The RER Paris is a rapid-transit train system that runs beneath the Metro. It has fewer stops, but the time between stations is only literally a few minutes — travel from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile all the way across town to Vincennes in just 15 minutes.

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The Metro and RER share the same stations, so you don't need to exit the Metro to transfer to the RER.

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The RER, Paris' commuter train system, consists of five express trains that travel within Paris and the greater region (contrary to the metro, which stops just outside the city limits).

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Depending on which zones you choose, the Paris Visite pass allows you to ride the metro, RER, Transilien suburban train network, tram, bus (except the Jetbus, Allobus, Roissy CDG, tourist bus routes and Air France buses), Orlyval, and the Montmartre funicular.

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According to the calendar shared by the French PM, you will have to wait until February 16, 2022, to be allowed to drink and eat “normally” again on public transit.

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The Metro can be the quickest and easiest way to travel short distances, but for longer distances, the RER is faster. On the Metro, trains are very frequent so you won't have to wait long.

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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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Paris RER tickets and fares 2023 Adult fare €11.45 walk-up price/€12.40 online with additional booking fee. Child 4-9 €8 walk-up/€8.80 online. CDG Airport is in zone 5 of the Paris public transport system. There are a number of Paris public transport passes (see below).

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The RER B line is a direct rail link between Paris (Denfert-Rochereau, Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame, Châtelet-Les-Halles, Gare du Nord) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. A free CDGVAL shuttle connects the stations with the airport terminals. Approx. 35 minutes form Denfert-Rochereau.

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Useful advice. The RER has less stops and is a lot faster than the Paris Metro. Therefore, it is more convenient to take the express train for longer distances.

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The metro pass consists of a simple ticket, no photo required. It provides travel rides in Paris (with no limit) on the transport system including Metro, RER (regional express trains), bus, tramway, suburban Transilien SNCF trains, Montmartre funicular, Noctambus, Optile bus system and Montmartrobus.

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The inside of a typical Paris metro train car. And last but not least, Don't worry! 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.

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