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Navigating the RER: Your Guide to Paris’ Regional Express Network
Paris is a sprawling city, but the RER makes getting around a breeze! The RER, a network managed by RATP and SNCF, is a vital part of Paris’ public transport system. Let’s explore its different lines:
RER Lines: Your Key to Paris
RER Line A is the busiest line, running east-west with five branches:
- A1: Saint Germain, Laye (RATP)
- A2: Boissy Saint Léger (RATP)
- A3: Cergy le Haut (SNCF)
- A4: Marne la Vallée – Chessy (RATP)
- A5: Poissy (SNCF)
RER Line B forms one of the north-south axes, connecting seven stations in Paris. It’s a well-connected line, intersecting with all other RER lines. This line consists of 47 stations and four branches:
- B2: Robinson (RATP)
- B3: Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (SNCF)
- B4: Saint Rémy lès Chevreuse (RATP)
- B5: Mitry-Claye (SNCF)
RER Line C is entirely operated by SNCF. This line boasts seven branches and 86 stations, including 16 in Paris itself:
- C1: Pontoise
- C2: Massy Palaiseau
- C4: Dourdan-la-Foret
- C5: Versailles Rive Gauche
- C6: Saint Martin d’Étampes
- C7: Saint Quentin en Yvelines
- C8: Versailles Chantiers
RER Line D, also fully managed by SNCF, is unique in its direct access to the North and Lyon train stations. It has three branches and 49 stations, including three in Paris:
- D1: Orry-la-Ville Coye
- D2: Melun
- D4: Malesherbes
RER Line E, known as the “East West Express Delivery,” is entirely operated by SNCF. This line has three branches, including three stations within Paris:
- E1: Haussmann Saint Lazare
- E2: Chelles-Gournay
- E4: Tournan
The RATP: A Global Force in Urban Transport
RATP, with operations in 14 countries across four continents, is one of the world’s largest urban transportation groups. In Paris, they manage a significant portion of the city’s public transport network, including:
- Sixteen Paris metro lines
- Eight out of ten Ile-de-France tramway lines (T1, T2, T3a, T3b, T5, T6, T7, and T8)
- Some Ile-de-France bus lines
- Portions of RER lines A and B
With over 3.3 billion passengers transported annually in the Paris region (2016), RATP plays a crucial role in keeping the city moving!
Reaching the Airports: Smooth Transfers to Orly and Roissy Charles-de-Gaulles
Whether you’re flying out of Orly or Roissy Charles-de-Gaulles, you have multiple options for getting there.
Orly Airport:
- RER B & OrlyVal: A combination of the RER B and OrlyVal (a light rail system) offers a direct connection to Orly airport.
- Bus from Paris: Several bus lines from Paris provide convenient transportation to the airport.
- RER C & Shuttle CoC: The RER C connects to the airport via the shuttle bus service, CoC.
- T7 Tram: The T7 tramway connects to Orly airport from Paris.
- Orlybus: A dedicated bus line, Orlybus, offers a direct route from Paris to Orly airport.
- Taxi: For a door-to-door experience, you can always opt for a taxi.
Roissy Charles-de-Gaulles Airport:
- Taxi: A comfortable and quick option for getting to the airport.
- RER B: The RER B line offers a direct connection to the airport.
- Roissybus: A dedicated bus line from Paris to Roissy airport.
- Charles-de-Gaulles Express: A high-speed train service from Paris to the airport.
- Cars Air Express: This service provides a direct link between the airport and various locations in Paris.
- RATP buses 351 and 350: These buses connect the airport to Paris.
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