Public transit in Paris
Paris runs on the Métro + RER + Bus + Tram. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.
At a glance
System name
Métro + RER + Bus + Tram
Lines / network size
14 metro lines
Single fare
€2.15
Day pass
€8.65 (Navigo Easy day) (≈ US$9.50)
How you pay
Navigo Easy card (€2 deposit) or phone NFC via Île-de-France Mobilités app
Top tip
If staying 5+ days starting Monday, get a Navigo Découverte weekly pass (€31.60) — vastly cheaper than daily. Need a passport photo. The Métro runs until 1:15 AM weekdays, 2:15 AM Fri/Sat.
⚠ Heads up: common scam
Petition scammers near tourist spots use the clipboard as a distraction for pickpockets. Ignore them entirely.