Practical information :
Metro: a single ticket
A single ticket is valid for one journey and can be used on the Metro, RER, Bus and Tram within Paris and its immediate suburbs. Single tickets are sold either individually or in packs of 10, called a 'carnet'. A carnet is a booklet of 10 single tickets.
If you are familiar with the network and you know what ticket you are looking for, try our ticket vending machines which will save you a lot of time. Otherwise, you can buy your tickets in any Metro, RER or Bus terminal ticket counters.
Note that carnets are not available from Bus drivers. They sell only tickets by the unit. As they carry only a limited amount of money, exact change is preferred.
One ticket = one ride
On the Metro, one ticket is good for any destination, even if the station is outside Paris. Transfers are permitted.
On the RER, one ticket is good only within Paris. Transfers are permitted, even with connecting Metro lines.
On the Bus or the Tram, one ticket is good for one ride. Transfers are not permitted.
The following bus lines have a special fare rate:
*Orlybus, Roissybus and Noctambus.
*For the bus lines lines 221, 297, 299, 350, 351, and Balabus 1 single ticket is suffice for a 12.5 km journey (1 section).
*The PC is a bus route that travels round the edge of Paris. It is divided into three sections (PC1, PC2 and PC3), but a single ticket is suffice for one full section (without interchange).
Paris Visite Transport Pass
Paris Visite, your essential transport pass to travel around Paris
Paris Visite is a travel card pass enabling you to use all the public transport services. It is the best way to get around Paris and its region! The Paris Visite pass consists of a travelcard and its ticket. It provides unlimited rides on the transport system of the Île-de-France region: Metro, RER (express regional trains), bus, tramway, suburban Transilien SNCF trains, funiculaire de Montmartre, Montmartrobus, Noctambus, Optile bus system, within a given fare zone (from 1-3, 1-5 to 1-8).
Popular destinations include: Disneyland Resort Paris (zone 5), Château de Versailles (zone 4), Charles de Gaulle (zone 5) and Orly (zone 4) airports.
Paris Visite comes in 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days versions.
It is good from the first day of use (not from the date of purchase) until the last consecutive day. You may buy Paris Visite in advance and save time avoiding last minute lines.
Where to buy PARIS VISITE?
Paris Visite pass can be purchased in all Metro, RER, Transilien SNCF stations, bus terminal ticket counters, RATP Boutiques, RATP sales desks at Orly and CDG airports and Paris tourist offices. You can also buy your pass in certain travel agencies and tour operators abroad.
How to use it
Once you get your pass, immediately fill in your name on the card. Write down the card serial number on the ticket and write the date of first use. Card and ticket must be held together at all times. RATP staff are entitled to verify your pass at any moment. |
