How do you pay for the Metro in Paris?

Paris Metro ticket machines all accept Euro coins (for purchases up to 30€) and European debit cards (with smart chip) as payment. Visa and Mastercard credit cards are accepted for buying tickets at most Paris Metro ticket machines and ticket windows.

Is the Metro easy to use in Paris?

The underground train network in Paris is called the Metro (which is short for Métropolitain de Paris). Furthermore, the Metro is very affordable, easy to navigate once you use it a few times, and it’s been voted the best public transportation in the world. Note: The Metro has a lot of stairs and very few elevators.

What way do the Paris metro trains run?

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Like the New York City Subway and in contrast with the London Underground the Paris Métro mostly uses two-way tunnels. As in most French métro and tramway systems, trains drive on the right (SNCF trains run on the left track). The tracks are standard gauge (1,435 mm).

How does the Metro and RER work in Paris?

A single ticket costs 1.70€ and allows unlimited travel and transfer within the Metro for up to 90 minutes. You can also make one transfer between Metro and RER (the ticket is valid until you exit a Metro station). The Metro and RER share the same stations, so you don’t need to exit the Metro to transfer to the RER.

Does Paris Metro take contactless?

On June 12th 2019, tourists and occasional users of the Paris Metro network will be able to purchase the contactless and reusable card for €2. Paris transport authorities estimate the Navigo Easy system has 5.8 million potential customers.

Is the Metro in Paris safe?

The Paris Metro is overwhelmingly safe, but pickpockets are known to target Metro riders. Crowded trains are great for pickpockets, so stow your phone, wallet, and any valuables where you can reach them. See these tips for more on avoiding pickpockets in Paris.

How accessible is the Paris Metro?

Nine out of 303 Paris metro stations are fully accessible Of 303 stations on the metro (not including the RER suburban rail system), just 15 have lifts to the platforms and are listed as wheelchair accessible.

Can you get to Versailles from Paris by Metro?

The easiest option is the RER (Line C) train, which departs from Métro stations in the center of Paris and arrives at the Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, which is the closest train station in Versailles to the Château de Versailles. The train ride takes around one hour.

Do Paris Metro stations have elevators?

Lifts are rare in Métro stations. Escalators are much more common, but not universal. For people with mobility problems, the bus system, which uses the same ticketing scheme, may be preferable. All Paris buses are step-free now.

Can you use debit card on Paris Metro?

In addition to the Navigo Easy stored-value ticket card, the Paris transportation network offers Navigo Weekly and Navigo Monthly passes. Métro and RER ticket machines accept nearly all credit and debit cards, including American Visa and MasterCards that lack PINs.

Can I use my debit card on Paris Metro?

Not yet, Paris Metro / RER doesn’t accept contactless debit cards/Visa Paywave yet. The only contactless cards accepted are the Oyster style multi-use Navigo Découverte.

What is the difference between the RER and the Paris Metro?

The confusing part is that the RER traverses central Paris with a handful of stations, acting like an express Metro system with fewer stops, larger trains and faster movement. Paris fare zones apply to the RER train system, unlike the Metro and there are six of them.

What are the hours of operation for the Metro in Paris?

Metro & RER operate 7 days a week, including public holidays from around 05:30 to 00:30. Metro lines have directions indicated by the terminus station at each end (e.g La Défense-Château de Vincennes). All RER trains call at central Paris stations then split into several branches.

Which metro station do you enter in Paris?

Which Metro station you enter depends on where you want to go. There are 14 Metro lines in Paris, each assigned a color and number. Some stations connect to the RER (high-speed trains that travel farther out of the city limits), which is completely different.

How is the Paris Métro different from the London Underground?

Like the New York City Subway and in contrast with the London Underground the Paris Métro mostly uses two-way tunnels. As in most French métro and tramway systems, trains drive on the right (SNCF trains run on the left track). The tracks are standard gauge (1.435 metres).