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Navigo Pass (Android) Phone App

By | September 9, 2024 | in Passes

Is there a Navigo Pass Phone App? Yes. But… As of February 2024, only Android phones can buy & use the (mobile) cell phone Navigo pass. Overview You can buy a Navigo Pass on your mobile phone as of 2023 This Navigo Pass is stored on your phone, not as a physical card Virtual/digital Navigo … Read more

Why Navigo Is Not Sold During Paris Olympics?

By | September 9, 2024 | in Passes

This article is now archived as the 2024 Paris Olympics have ended and prices/passes for Paris public transportation have returned to normal fees/availability as of September 9, 2024.  The below information is kept for archival/historical purposes. This article will try to explain why the Navigo Pass will not be sold during the Paris 2024 Olympics. … Read more

Paris to Stade de France by Train

By | September 6, 2024 | in Attractions Tickets

To get from central Paris to Stade de France by train, the best route is now Paris Metro 14 + Metro 13, costs , using a regular Paris Metro ticket, and takes about 22 minutes.  It’s both cheaper and faster with less walking using the Paris Metro rather than the RER D train (see the difference … Read more

Paris Olympics Metro Train Closures Map

By | July 22, 2024 | in Maps

This Paris Olympics Metro Train closures map shows which Paris Metro stations will be closed / have no service during the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremonies on July 26, 2024. Red X Stations – Closed All Day (fermées toute la journée) Orange X – Closed from 1pm till end of service (~00:50) (fermées de 13h … Read more

Allowed Public or Street Level Transfers – Paris Metro / RER / Train / Express Tram

By | July 16, 2024 | in Maps Metro RER Tickets

Normally Paris Metro/RER/Train transfers require the two train lines to be connected inside a shared station, usually underground. Below is a list of exceptionally allowed street-level/public-area transfers made outside of a station between Paris Metro and RER, Express Tram and Transilien train, using a single, origin-destination ticket or fare that covers the traveled Paris fare … Read more

Metro vs. RER

By | July 16, 2024 | in Metro RER

The Paris Metro vs. the Paris RER… what’s the difference? The Metro is the Métropolitan chemin de fer (Metropolitan railway) a subway/tube/underground train system 16 lines, 1 through 14 plus two short secondary lines (3bis and 7bis) just central Paris (see Metro map) short distances between stations one single fare zone ( ) frequent but … Read more

Photos of Paris Metro, RER Train Ticket Windows and Ticket Machines

Here are photos of Paris public transit/transport ticket windows & ticket machines for Paris Metro, Paris RER trains, Transilien trains around Paris & at CDG Airport. Paris RER Ticket Windows at CDG Terminals Photo of the Paris RER B train station ticket window at CDG T1 / T3 (inside the Roissypole building, between Terminal 1 … Read more

Navigo Youth Weekend Day Pass – Jeunes Week-end

By | July 7, 2024 | in Passes

What is a Navigo Youth Weekend Day Pass / Navigo Jeunes Week-end? For tourists/visitors & residents 25 years old or younger a Navigo Youth Weekend Day Pass / Navigo Jeunes Week-end is an unlimited-ride, ONE-DAY pass usable ONLY on a Saturday, a Sunday or a French national holiday, costing for 1-3 zones or for 1-5 … Read more

Paris Antipollution ticket pass

By | May 21, 2024 | in Passes Tickets

The Paris antipollution ticket is a full day multi-use travel pass good for all Paris fare zones and all Paris Metro, RER, bus and tram lines for (except Orlyval). The Paris antipollution pass includes CDG Airport using RER B or Roissybus, Orly Airport using Orlybus, Tram 7 or GO shuttle, Disneyland Paris, Fontainebleau and Versailles. … Read more