Which is the best public transport in Paris for tourists?

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.



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Walking is also the best way to take in Paris' famous architecture as well as the city's oftentimes magical atmosphere. However, if your home base is a little farther out, or walking to top attractions are a few miles journey, you might want to rely on the metro for fairly cheap, but quick and efficient travel.

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Getting Around Paris
  • Paris Metro. Paris Metro is the fastest way of getting around Paris. ...
  • RER. The Paris Regional RER train is used both as a train system and subway. ...
  • Paris City Buses. Riding a city bus is one of the most popular ways of getting around Paris. ...
  • Montmartre Funicular. ...
  • Paris Tramway. ...
  • Paris Taxis.


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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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The Navigo card represents good value for money - IF you are spending at least a full week in Paris. It is a card that allows you to travel in all zones for just €22.80 , plus the cost of the card itself (€5). In many cases for the average traveller, the carnets (above) will still work out cheaper.

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In the RER, as long as you remain within the city limits, tickets and prices are identical to the metro (RER stations also have their own ticket offices and machines).

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Payment on board the bus can be made in four ways: By validating a T+ ticket using the ticket machine. By validating your Navigo pass on the card reader. By paying €2.50 in cash and receiving a paper ticket.

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Tips to Getting Around Paris Google maps on your phone or a paper map from your hotel will lead you around the city to wherever you need to go. Take time to put down the map and get lost. A metro line is always nearby to get you back to your starting point. Explore the city on foot and see what you discover.

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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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For longer journeys, you can pick up point-to-point tickets or set-fare one-way tickets to and from the airports. If you want unlimited travel, buy a Mobilis one-day ticket or a five-day Paris Visite pass. Rechargeable weekly, monthly or annual Navigo passes are only really worth it if you're here for the long haul.

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Paris Transit Tips: 8 ways to save on the Metro, buses & taxis
  1. Buy Métro tickets in bulk. ...
  2. Consider a Navigo Pass if you plan to ride a lot. ...
  3. Staying in the suburbs? ...
  4. Don't judge distances by the Metro map. ...
  5. Hop on a bike. ...
  6. If you're under 26, save with the “Ticket Jeune Weekend” ...
  7. Hail a taxi during the weekday. ...
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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.

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General Safety Tips
  1. Do not be afraid when walking through the city but stay in well-lit areas when possible.
  2. Cross the street to avoid anyone you feel could be a threat.
  3. Avoid empty streets and alleyways. It is safer to stay on busier streets, even if it makes your walk a little longer.


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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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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.

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If you have a contactless credit card, you can simply tap it on the card reader when boarding the bus to make your payment. Contactless payments are quick and easy, and they are becoming increasingly popular in Paris. This method eliminates the need to carry cash or worry about having the correct change.

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Zones 1-3 allow you to travel within the city of Paris, i.e. within the limits marked in yellow on the map. With zones 4-5, you can travel throughout the Greater Paris region, and venture even further, to Disneyland Paris, for example, or to Versailles and its chateau, as well as to the Paris airports.

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Weekdays, the metro operates from 5:30 a.m. to about 1:15 a.m. On Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as on the day before a bank holiday, trains run until about 2:15 a.m. The RER operates daily from 5:30 a.m. to about 1:20 a.m.

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