Paris Transportation
Use this practical information to get around Paris like a local
There is no tourist attraction in Paris that you cannot easily reach by public transport.
The trains and the metro in Paris run from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. They are the two most practical and most widely used forms of transport in the city. Late at night, the Noctilien night buses.
The single ticket for the metro or buses is the Ticket t+. For multi-day passes with unlimited travel, check the Paris Visite.
Visit each page for more details on fares, schedules, and maps for each network.
Paris Transport
Paris Airports
3 airports welcome a large share of the tourists arriving in Paris. Each one offers its own transfer services — faster, more affordable, or more comfortable.
Paris Metro
The most widely used transport in Paris alongside trains. Fast and affordable. Information on schedules, passes, and transport cards you can use.
Trains in Paris
The RER (Réseau Express Régional) is the commuter rail network of Paris. A fast way to travel around the French capital, especially in combination with the metro.
Paris Buses
Paris has 59 daytime routes and 42 night lines that keep the city moving 24 hours a day. An affordable and effective way to get around the city.
Paris River Boats
You can see some of the most important monuments in Paris from a cruise along the waters of the Seine River. There are daytime and evening tours, with dining or even live music on board.
Batobus
A tourist boat with stops at several points of interest in central Paris.
Montmartre Funicular
A charming automatic funicular that takes you from the lower part of Montmartre to the top, where you'll find the Sacré-Cœur and the famous square Place du Tertre.
Bike Rental in Paris
Paris has more than 1,000 km of cycle lanes. You can enjoy Paris by Bike renting a Vélib' bike or taking a guided bicycle tour of Paris.
Trams
Several tram routes also operate in Paris; tramsthe most relevant one for visitors is the T7, which connects Orly Airport with the Villejuif-Louis Aragon metro station.
How to Get from Paris to Versailles
If you want to get to Versailles from Paris on your own, we'll show you your options. If you'd like to go on a guided excursion, check out Nearby Day Trips from Paris.
Gare du Nord
A station combining metro and train services, with national and international connections linking the French capital to neighboring countries.
Eurostar
High-speed rail service connecting the United Kingdom with France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
