Paris Transit Helper 🇫🇷

Single ticket valid for metro, RER, Transilien trains, and funicular within the Île-de-France region. Flat fare regardless of distance.

• Full Price: €2.55
• Reduced Price: €1.30 (children 4-10, disability card holders)
• Valid for: 2 hours, unlimited transfers within the network

Load onto a Navigo Easy card, smartphone app, or smartwatch.

Single ticket for buses and trams. Different from metro tickets since the 2025 fare reform.

• Full Price: €2.05
• Reduced Price: €1.05
• Valid for: 1h30 with unlimited bus/tram transfers

Note: Cannot be used on metro/RER. Buy the Metro-Train-RER ticket for those.

A rechargeable contactless card for occasional travelers. Load tickets onto it and tap to travel.

• Card Cost: €2.00 (one-time, reusable)
• Load Metro-Train-RER or Bus-Tram tickets as needed
• Card is anonymous and can be shared

Where to buy: Ticket machines at any metro, RER, or tram station.

Best for: Tourists making occasional trips.

Link your bank card and get charged automatically at the best rate. No need to buy tickets in advance.

• Metro/Train/RER: €2.04 per trip
• Bus/Tram: €1.64 per trip
• Daily Cap: €14.00 max (excl. airport trips)

How to set up: Register at iledefrance-mobilites.fr or via the app.

Best for: Regular travelers who want the lowest per-trip cost.

Tap your contactless Visa/Mastercard or smartphone (Apple Pay, Google Pay) directly at gates and validators.

• No registration or ticket purchase needed
• Charged the standard single ticket fare per journey
• Important: Use the SAME card/device for tap-in AND tap-out

Tip: Works on metro, RER, buses, and trams throughout Paris.

Unlimited travel pass for frequent travelers. Requires a passport photo.

• Card Cost: €5.00 (one-time)
• Weekly Pass (zones 1-5): ~€30.75 (Mon-Sun only)
• Monthly Pass (zones 1-5): ~€86.40

Where to buy: Metro/RER station counters (bring a photo).

Best for: Staying 5+ days with heavy transit use.

Two free official apps. Download them on Wi-Fi before you travel — setup is easier before you're underground.

Heads up: foreign cards can be finicky in the ticketing app. If it won't accept your card, just tap a contactless bank card directly at the gate instead.