With 16 lines and has more than 300 stations, the metro is a fast and economical way to get around Paris. Recognisable by the yellow letter "M" at the entrance, it runs every day from 6am to around 0.45am (or 1.45am on Fridays and Saturdays). The metro's frequency varies according to the times and the days. Each line has a distinctive color. Line directions are designated by the first and last stations on platforms and maps. Metro-Train-RER tickets are valid throughout the whole of the Île-de-France region, as are Bus-Tram tickets.
The first section of line 18 between Massy-Palaiseau and Christ de Saclay (four stations) is scheduled to open in October 2026.
The Navigo Easy pass is a practical option for occasional journeys, pre-loaded for 10 journeys
The Paris Visite Pass offers unlimited mobility for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. The Forfait Paris Visite is valid throughout the Île-de-France region: Stade de France, La Défense, the Château de Vincennes, but also Versailles, Disneyland® and Orly and Roissy - Charles de Gaulle airports.
NB: you can buy your tickets and travel passes on your smartphone
Mainly during the summer period, but also throughout the year, several metro and RER lines in Paris may be partially closed or modified due to improvement works.
These works may affect your usual journeys. Fortunately, alternatives are available to ensure you can still get where you need to go. Before setting off, check the information in advance to travel with peace of mind and avoid any unexpected delays.
The RER network comprises 5 lines (A to E) serving Paris and its surrounding region (Île-de-France). Each line has a distinctive colour. The RER service runs every day from 5.30am to around 12.45am. The Metro-Train-RER ticket is valid for 2 hours across the entire Île-de-France rail network (Metro, RER, trains, funicular and Grand Paris Express); however, this single ticket does not cover buses, trams or airport services. It is available at a fixed price of €2.50 for a standard ticket and €1.25 for a reduced-fare ticket, with no volume discounts.
NB: you can buy your tickets/travel passes on your smartphone
Paris has 15 tram lines serving the outskirts of the city and part of the Île-de-France region. The Bus-Tram ticket, priced at €2.00 each (€1.00 at the reduced rate), allows you to travel for 1 hour 30 minutes with connections across the entire Île-de-France surface transport network, including buses, trams, Noctiliens, Filéo and Tzen services. However, it does not cover the rail network (metro, RER, trains) or airport shuttle services.
NB: you can buy your tickets/travel passes on your smartphone
The bus is an excellent way to discover Paris, with its many routes. Buses run Monday to Saturday from 5.30am to around 12.30pm. Some routes stop at around 8.30pm. Almost half of the lines operate on Sundays and public holidays. The line number and direction are indicated on the front, above the driver's cabin, and on the sides of the bus. You have to wave to the driver to ask for the bus to stop. Stops are marked with the numbers of the lines serving the stop and the routes taken. Remember to stamp your ticket or validate your pass. To request a stop, once on the bus, press the red buttons distributed throughout the bus. The Noctilien provides a night-time bus service in Paris and the surrounding area from 0.30am to around 5.30am. This service is accessible with a Bus-Tram ticket for all zones travelled through, on a Navigo Easy pass or on a telephone.
NB: you can buy your tickets/travel passes on your smartphone
In 2026, four express bus routes will be launched:
The Transiliens are regional trains leaving from the main Parisian stations (Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Est, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Austerlitz, Paris Montparnasse, Paris Saint-Lazare). Tickets and passes are on sale at ticket offices and ticket machines in stations, as well as in metro/RER stations.
Île-de-France is breaking new ground with the launch of Cable C1, the region's very first urban cable car, which is scheduled to enter service on 13 December 2025.
This new mode of transport, which is environmentally friendly and 100% electric, aims to open up neighbourhoods in Val-de-Marne and offer a fast and efficient alternative to travelling by bus or car.
The Câble C1 will cover a route of 4.5 kilometres and will serve five stations in the municipalities of Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges:
Please note: The C1 Cable is part of the Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM) network and is therefore accessible with a Navigo pass (daily, weekly, monthly or annual). Occasional travellers must purchase a single ticket for €2
Thanks to this cable car, the journey time between Villeneuve-Saint-Georges and Créteil is approximately 18 minutes (compared to 40 minutes currently). The cabins are accessible and can accommodate people with reduced mobility, pushchairs and bicycles.
