Paris Simplified Fares: €2.50 Métro-Train-RER & €2.00 Bus-Tram
Île-de-France Mobilités replaced historic paper carnets and complex suburban RER zones with two flat region-wide fares: €2.50 for any Métro, RER, or Transilien train trip across all zones (including Versailles and Disneyland Paris, excluding airports), and €2.00 for any Bus or Tram ride. Load tickets onto a physical €2 Navigo Easy card at any station machine or directly in Apple Wallet / Bonjour RATP app.
Navigo Jour (€12.00) vs. Navigo Semaine (€31.60)
A Navigo Jour day pass costs €12.00 (all zones 1–5 except airports—worth it only if taking 5+ rides in one day). If your stay runs Monday through Sunday, the Navigo Semaine weekly pass (€31.60 on phone app or €5 Navigo Découverte photo card) includes unlimited Zones 1–5 PLUS CDG Airport RER B and Orly Metro Line 14.
Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux & Nice Contactless Transit
In Lyon (TCL), Marseille (RTM), and Bordeaux (TBM), simply tap your contactless Visa, Mastercard, or Apple/Google Pay directly on the validator inside the metro, tram, or bus (€1.70–€2.10/ride). In Nice (Lignes d'Azur), buy a reloadable €2 La Carte or use the Lignes d'Azur app.
Key Takeaways & Local Tips
- Verify schedules and book high-speed train tickets directly on SNCF Connect or the Bonjour RATP app.
- Save our offline French Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards on your phone before boarding your flight.
- Always greet staff with 'Bonjour' before asking a question in English or French.
Official sources & further reading
Rules, prices and schedules change. Confirm details here before you travel: