Metro, RER, bus: getting around Paris has never been easier — but picking the right ticket can mean the difference between saving money and paying twice as much. Single ticket, Navigo Jour, Paris Visite, or the little-known Navigo Semaine: find out which option is the smartest choice for your trip, day by day.
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Types of tickets available:
Single ticket (Ticket t+)
costs €2.55 for Metro/RER/trains, €2.05 for buses/trams. Valid for 2 hours with transfers on rail, or 1h30 on buses. Works everywhere in the Paris region (including Versailles and Disneyland Paris) but not for airports.
Airport ticket (Paris Région ↔ Aéroports)
a separate €14 ticket required for trips to/from Orly (Metro line 14) and CDG (RER B). Cannot be combined with regular t+ tickets on the same card.
Daily pass (Navigo Jour)
€12.30/day, unlimited travel from midnight to midnight. Worth it if you take 5+ trips in a day. Does not cover airports.
Tourist pass (Paris Visite)
valid for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days (€30.60 / €45.40 / €63.80 / €78.00 for adults). Covers airports too, making it the most flexible option. Discounts for children under 10. Generally considered overpriced compared to alternatives.
Weekly pass (Navigo Semaine)
€32.40/week (Monday–Sunday). The best value overall. Covers airports. Must be bought by Thursday for the current week; from Friday onward it applies to the following week. Requires a photo ID card (Navigo Découverte).
Cards / Supports:
Navigo Easy
(€2 one-time fee) — anonymous, transferable, for single tickets and daily/tourist passes.
Navigo Découverte
(€5 one-time fee) — requires a passport photo and your name; needed for the weekly pass.
NFC smartphone — can replace either card via the Île-de-France Mobilités or Bonjour RATP apps.
Key changes since 2025:
Paper tickets and 10-ride carnets are no longer sold (old ones could be converted until June 1, 2026).
Fare zones have been abolished — all tickets cover the entire Île-de-France region at the same price.
You can now pay a single bus ride by tapping a contactless credit card directly on the bus (€2.55, no transfers).
Quick tips:
Children under 4 travel free; ages 4–9 get reduced fares on some passes.
You cannot tap a credit card directly at Metro turnstiles — you must load a ticket in advance.
Airport staff sometimes refuse to sell the Navigo Découverte; you’re entitled to buy one regardless of residency.
See details on this complete guide.