Paris Metro (Metro de Paris) is a rapid transit metro system serving the capital city of Paris within Île-de-France.
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The RER is now just called the Train. Lines A, B, C, and D are a high-speed urban system that goes further outside than just central Paris. If your stops are on the RER/train line, it is a much faster option than the Metro, but it has fewer stops.
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.
Paris RER TicketsWhen taking a RER train strictly within central Paris Zone 1 (visible in the first RER Map), you can use basic Paris Metro tickets for travel on the RER. Travel beyond Paris Zone 1 on the RER requires a special ticket: a Billet Ile-de-France.
The RER Paris takes the same tickets and the same passes as the Metro — within central Paris. That's an important distinction, because if you want to go outside of central Paris, you will need a different ticket. (The same applies to Metro tickets.)
Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.
Paris Metro tickets have no expiry; You can use them at any time in the future. Tickets can be purchased from ticket windows inside stations or through automated ticket vending machines accepting Euro coins and smart chip credit cards. The single ticket price as of Jan. 1, 2023 is 2.10€.
The best way to get around Paris is on foot and by metro. The elegant arrondissements are practically made for pedestrians. Still, Paris is very big, so you should take the efficient metro to travel long distances.
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.
How Much do the RER Train Tickets Cost from Paris CDG Airport? A one-way ticket for RER B trains costs 11.40€/11.40$ for adult passengers, while an airport ticket for children between 4 and 9 is 8€/8$. Younger children travel for free. Tickets are available at the station's automatic machines and ticket offices.
Paris RER tickets and fares 2023Adult 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).
You can transfer between Metro lines, between RER train lines, and between a RER train and a Metro line for two hours after first validating your ticket. You can transfer between buses and trams for 1.5 hours between the first and the last validation.
RER C TrainThe RER C line (yellow) will take you from Paris to Versailles for just €3.65 ($4) per person each way. This train travels through Paris from east to west while following the river Seine. Each station is about 10 minutes from the next stop, and the train comes every 15 minutes.
Most visitors to Paris will make use of the city's life-line public transport network, the RATP Metro and the RER regional express trains. The Parisian Metro is considered safe by most visitors, but passengers should be aware of safety points when using the public transport.
A taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris is charged by a flat rate and will cost you between €55 and €62, depending on whether you're travelling to the Left or Right banks. An alternative, cheaper transfer option is taking the regional RER train.
The cost of the taxi trip between CDG and Paris is between 50 Euros and 60 Euros, depending on the route taken and the destination in Paris. In the event of frequent traffic jams in Paris and its surroundings, this price may be doubled. Those who don't want to queue for a taxi can book a motorcycle taxi.
Are Taxis Cheaper Than Uber in Paris? Short answer: no. Uber is definitely not cheaper than a taxi, but you're probably talking a euro or so for a 10-minute ride. It's up to you if that euro is worth it to go looking for a taxi.