Paris is a city best experienced on foot. While the efficient and affordable public transportation system is a great way to get around, nothing beats discovering the city’s hidden treasures by strolling through its charming streets. From grand architecture to cozy courtyards, every corner of Paris reveals a new delight. So put on your walking shoes and immerse yourself in the city’s captivating beauty.
Paris Public Transportation: Your Gateway to Exploration
Of course, Paris’s public transport system is a true blessing when you need to cover more ground. The RATP manages all the city’s transportation options, from the Metro to buses and even night buses (Noctilien). Their website is your one-stop shop for route planning and real-time traffic updates, ensuring you’re always in the know.
Navigate Paris by Metro and Bus: Ticket Types and Prices
Paris’s Metro runs from 5:20 a.m. to 1:20 a.m., with trains arriving every 2 to 4 minutes. A single ticket (T+) costs €2.15 and allows you unlimited transfers within zones 1 and 2 for 1.5 hours. It even works on the Montmartre Funicular and buses, though transfers are not allowed on these. You can purchase tickets at any station or tobacco shop.
For frequent travelers, a ten-ticket carnet costs €17.35, offering a 25% discount. For specific journeys, an Origin-Destination ticket based on distance is also an option.
Discover the Navigo Pass: Your Key to Unlimited Travel
The Navigo pass is your ultimate solution for unlimited travel throughout Île-de-France. This contract-based system requires a one-time subscription, allowing you to pay only for your individual journeys with no minimum commitment. The Navigo pass works on all Metro, RER, bus, tram, and train lines (excluding the Orlyval line).
The Navigo pass comes with several options:
- Navigo Liberté +: A daily cap of €8.65 applies to all Metro, bus, and Montmartre Funicular journeys.
- Navigo Day: Allows unlimited travel in your chosen zones for the day.
- Navigo Week: Offers unlimited travel in your chosen zones for the week, with a “two zones” or “all zones” package available.
The Navigo Week pass is valid from Monday 12:00 a.m. to Sunday 11:59 p.m. and can be purchased from Friday of the previous week.
Explore Paris with the Passe Paris 2024: Your Ticket to the Games
The Passe Paris 2024 is your key to exploring Île-de-France and all the Olympic and Paralympic competition sites during the Games. This affordable and convenient package allows unlimited travel on all lines of the Île-de-France Mobilités network for 1 to 14 consecutive days.
The Passe Paris 2024 is only valid from July 20 to September 8, 2024, and it’s non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Beyond Public Transportation: Explore Paris by E-Bike
Paris offers eco-friendly options for getting around, including Velib, a self-service bike rental system. Available every 500 meters, Velib requires a credit or debit card and an ID. You can choose from a daily or weekly pass, with the first half-hour free.
Autolib, a similar e-car rental service, unfortunately closed in 2018.
Paris offers an abundance of ways to explore, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any further information or advice.
