Getting around

Public or private? There’s the ideal transport for everyone

Getting around in Paris by public transport:

Paris is a compact city where it is easy to get around quickly: With 16 metro lines and over 300 stations, the public transport network provides smooth and efficient access to all the sites in Paris and the surrounding suburbs. All 350 bus routes are wheelchair-accessible.

To find out everything you need to know about the types of tickets and passes available, we've put together a practical information sheet for individual travellers and groups:

Download the pratical information sheet for individual travellers

Download the pratical information sheet for groups

The app ‘Bonjour RATP’ enables you to plan your journeys, top up your Navigo pass or load your tickets directly onto your phone.

To buy transport tickets for your groups or forfaits Paris Visite (allowing you to travel in Paris and the inner suburbs for one or more days), visit our ticket office:

Tickets for professionals

How to get to the convention centres

The convention centres are easily reached by metro:

Non-motorized & low impact transport

Getting around with ease in an environmentally friendly way. Getting from one place to another smoothly without polluting the environment is the concept of ‘non-motorized & low impact transport’. Non-motorized & low impact transport is now an essential element to integrate into the planning of events.

Our map of Paris on foot

Our map of Paris by bike

All our service providers to include soft mobility.

Paris transports in numbers

Private transport is also plentiful. The Orly Bus and Roissy Bus shuttle services provide connections between the airports and central Paris. Taxis and private hire vehicles are available 24 hours a day and can be ordered for an immediate journey, or pre-booked. Many companies offer minibus, coach, car, limousine, or motorbike services. Our transport partners with driver:

Taxis and private hire vehicles (car, saloon, minivan): Imediat ServicesFrance Luxury CabFirst Class Limousines ServiceGroupe SETAMy Daily DriverCoacaoChauffeurs de maitre

Coach companies: ViabusGroupe SETA - Standing Euro Tours - France Luxury Cab - Imediat Services

Electric bike cab: Turtle

Alternatives to public and private transport

There are plenty of alternatives to public and private transport in Paris: the car with the possibility of renting (Sixt, Avis, Rent a car ...), carpooling, free-floating electric cars (Free2Move, Sharenow). For car parks: Saemes.

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