City guide
Paris, France 🇫🇷
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Airport links
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Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | RATP | 16 lines covering central Paris and suburbs; key for business districts like La Défense |
| train | SNCF / RER | RER lines A-E for airport and suburban connections; Transilien for regional |
| bus | RATP | Extensive network including Noctilien night buses |
| tram | RATP | T1-T13 lines serving periphery and key areas |
Paying for Transport
- Navigo Easy Pass Reloadable contactless card for metro, bus, RER, tram; €2.15 for card, then load passes/tickets Open
- Paris Visite Pass 1-5 day tourist pass for unlimited travel zones 1-3 or 1-5; €13.95-€44.45 depending on days/zones Open
- Contactless bank card Pay as you go on buses, trams, metro (select stations) Open
Operating Hours
- Weekday Metro 5:30 AM-1:15 AM; RER 5:30 AM-1:15 AM; buses vary 5 AM-midnight
- Weekend Metro/RER until 2:15 AM Fri-Sat, 1:15 AM other nights; reduced Sunday schedules
- Night service Noctilien night buses 12:30 AM-5:30 AM daily
Rideshare & Taxis
- Uber Available Widely available; surge pricing during peak hours
- Bolt Available Competitive pricing to Uber
Airport Connections
- RER B train - Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 30-40 min to central Paris, €13.40 single ticket
- Orlybus / RER B - Orly (ORY) 30-60 min, €13.55 Orlybus or €13.40 RER
- RER B train - Paris Le Bourget (LFPB) ~60 min via transfers, €13.40
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
For 2-5 day stays, buy Paris Visite 3-day pass zones 1-5 (€40.90) for unlimited travel including airports; validate tickets; use Bonjour RATP app for real-time updates; avoid rush hours 7-9 AM/5-7 PM; La Défense business district accessible via Metro 1/RER A.